1. Robotics in the EU programme
Cécile Huet, PhD
Deputy Head of Unit A1
Robotics & AI
European Commission

2. Outline Robotics activities in the EU programme: background
SPARC - The Partnership for Robotics in Europe
Next steps
Example of projects

3. Evolution of our R&D&I Programme
FP5 Cognitive Vision
- 9 projects
FP6 – Cognitive Systems and Radvanced robotics
- 40 projects
FP7 – Cognition, Interaction, Robotics
~150 projects - 550M€
HORIZON 2020 – Robotics and Autonomous Systems
700M€ (Public) M€ (Privavte) -> 2.800M€
Yearly
€70m–€80m funding
1 call/200 proposals
~20 new projects

4. Outline Robotics activities in the EU programme: background
SPARC - The Partnership for Robotics in Europe
Next steps
Example of projects

5. SPARC The Public–Private Partnership for Robotics in Europe
To realize the robotics revolution in Europe
 Maximize benefits for Europe, its Economy, its Society, its Citizens

6. Public–Private Partnership in Robotics
EuRobotics AISBL (Private)
EC (Public)
SPARC
Industry
Academia
End-Users
Work Programme
Call implementation
STRATEGIC RESEARCH AGENDA
 Mutual Commitment: €2.8Bn

7. Outline Robotics activities in the EU programme
SPARC - The Partnership for Robotics in Europe
Next steps
Example of projects

8. Next steps
Robotics
AI – dedicated activities to in non-conventional electronics such as neuromorphic components.
 Eric Fribourg-Blanc (EC, CNECT A3)

9. Outline Robotics activities in the EU programme
SPARC - The Partnership for Robotics in Europe
Next steps
Example of projects

13. THANK YOU