Identifying the challenges and technological research
This item consists of the following:
- Identifying the pilot project areas relating to the operating environment and description of preliminary challenges
- State-of-the-art report
- Benchmarking (researching national and international examples of sustainable and environmental robotics)
Creating a development environment
We will create a model, improve and experiment with the urban environment as a testing platform for sustainable and environmental robotics as well as a brand-new RDI collaboration model for the industry.
- Creating and engaging a network of experts
- Researching and analyzing existing innovation and/or piloting platforms and reapplying the information to this project
- Conceptualization of an Innovation platform model and a new RDI ecosystem for the Helsinki metropolitan area, including a plan of action. This task consists of two items:
- The physical urban environment as a testing platform
- Description of a new RDI development process and ecosystem that serves the theme and new product innovations
Both models will be assessed in the following item through corporate and product development pilot projects.
Pilot program and assessing the functionality of the testbed
We will implement a series of product development pilots in collaboration with participating companies and organize opportunities for trials in an authentic urban environment. We will utilize Metropolia’s Robo Garage workshop situated at the Myyrmäki Campus that will provide a physical space, resources, and equipment for short-term and long-term experiments as well as extensive project development projects.
- Business and product development pilots
- The urban environment as an innovation platform for robotics: testing the platform through eco-conscious experiments
Funding possibilities for small and medium-sized businesses and for enhancing RDI activities in the robotics field
We will organize an event showcasing different funding programs and provide case studies about companies that have participated in international research and innovation projects. We will also organize events with the goal of bringing investors and innovator companies together.
- A series of four events where we will showcase different funding possibilities and case studies of companies and projects
- A workshop on composing project applications for the target groups
- An event for bringing companies and investors together during 2025 and a pitching forum for SMEs in 2026
