Excellence Cluster in Autonomous Field Robotics
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Örebro universitet - Örebro universitet Inst f naturvetenskap & teknik |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 1 492 606 |
| Project duration | October 2025 - March 2026 |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Venture | Cluster of Excellence for Cutting-Edge Technologies - calls for proposals |
| Call | Visions for world-leading research and innovation in strategic technology areas |
Purpose and goal
This excellence cluster brings together leading researchers and industry partners to create robust, self-learning, and safe autonomous machines capable of operating in the complex and unpredictable conditions of the real world. The focus is on adaptability and resilience. Sweden has a unique position to lead the development of autonomous field robots for the mining, forestry, and construction sectors, where automation is essential for both sustainability and competitiveness.
Expected effects and result
The project will establish the foundation for a Swedish Excellence Cluster in Field Robotics by delivering a refined national vision, a complete implementation plan, and a committed multi-stakeholder consortium. These outcomes will enable coordinated long-term research, shared testbeds, industrial innovation, talent development, and global leadership in autonomous field robotics.
Planned approach and implementation
The project is organised in eight work packages, covering coordination and reporting, needs analysis, stakeholder workshops, research and education, long-term funding strategies, and international outreach. We include a gender equality strategy to promote female participation, inclusive research policies, and gender-neutral experiments, ensuring broad, unbiased, and safe outcomes. All activities are coordinated to produce a structured plan for a Swedish excellence cluster in field robotics.