JARVIS Open Call #2 – Co-development Track

 

SCOPE & EXPECTED OUTCOMES :

Applicants are invited to submit proposals addressing one of the following topics, each linked to a specific JARVIS pilot:

Aeronautics Manufacturing (COLLINS Pilot)

1. Topic #1: Large and deformable parts models supporting the implementation of impedance control-based co-manipulation
2. Topic #2: Zero Interface Human-Robot Interaction in Agile Manufacturing
3. Topic #3: Real-Time Robot Trajectory and Dress Pack Collision Avoidance

Automotive Manufacturing (TOFAS Pilot)

1. Topic #1: Intelligent Mechatronic System for Collaborative Manipulation of Linear Flexible Components
2. Topic #2: Wearable-Augmented Human Tracking for Uncertainty Reduction in Close-Range Human–Robot Collaboration
3. Topic #3: Digital Safety Validation and Risk-Aware Design for Close-Range Human–Robot Collaboration

Nuclear Plants Decommissioning (EDF Pilot)

1. Topic #1: Optimization of waste volume packaging
2. Topic #2: Anomaly detection for teleoperation and skills execution

Offshore Inspection & Maintenance (EQUINOR Pilot)

1. Topic #1: Robust self-localization and mapping with mobile robots in semi-outdoor process plant environments
2. Topic #2: Online automatic detection of damages on metal/concrete infrastructure and/or operational features
3. Topic #3: Autonomous intervention with mobile manipulator using Foundation Models

 

Applicants are expected to deliver:

1. A functional module prototype (TRL6)
2. Validation results based on defined KPIs
3. Documentation of integration with JARVIS pilots
4. A clear pathway for further exploitation and scalability

 

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS :

Open Call #2 targets technology developers (SMEs/startups), optionally collaborating with RTOs. Open Call #2 will fund 2 entities:

1. One leading SME or startup (mandatory)
2. Optional second entity – Technology developing (e.g., RTO or additional partner)