Collaborative Robotics Testbed
The Collaborative Robotics Testbed provides an advanced human–robot collaboration (HRC) environment designed for hands-on training, experimentation, and Proof-of-Concept validation in industrial automation. Based on collaborative robotic platforms, the TestBed enables safe, flexible interaction between operators and robots in shared workspaces.
It supports applications such as collaborative assembly, intelligent sorting, AI based perception, and neuroergonomic workstation integration.
The key technology focus lies in DeepTech domains including collaborative robotics, artificial intelligence, computer vision, and human-centered system design. The integration of advanced sensors, safety systems, and data-driven control frameworks allows experimentation across TRL 4–6, bridging academic research and industrial deployment.
The TestBed is highly relevant to Industry 5.0, promoting human-centric, safe, and sustainable manufacturing systems. It fosters co-creation between academia and industry, supports talent development in widening countries, and enables validation of responsible, AI-enabled automation solutions aligned with European Industry 5.0 priorities.
Hosting Institution
| Name of Host Organization | Industrial Automation d.o.o Tuzla |
| Department or Lab | Industrial Hub |
| Name of Building | Sports-Cultural-Economic Center (SKPC) Mejdan |
| Physical Addres | Bosne Srebrene bb, 75000 Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Website Links | |
| Institutional contact name | Ahmed Korlatović |
| Institutional contact email | a.korlatovic@dkr.ba |
Potential Stakeholders and Exploitation Scenarios
| Non-academic stakeholders | |
| Industrial Partners | Manufacturing companies deploying collaborative robots, robotics integrators, automation solution providers |
| SMEs | SMEs in smart manufacturing, robotics integration SMEs, automation consulting companies |
| Startups | Collaborative robotics startups, AI perception startups, human–robot interaction technology startups |
| Government Bodies | Ministries of industry and digitalization, regional innovation authorities, smart manufacturing initiatives |
| Professional Associations | Robotics and automation associations, Industry 5.0 networks, manufacturing clusters |
| Community | Robotics communities, maker spaces, STEM education communities |
| Others 1 | Innovation Agencies, Technology transfer offices, Technology clusters |
| Academic stakeholders | |
| Undergraduate students | Mechatronics students, robotics engineering students, computer engineering students |
| MSc students | Robotics and AI MSc students, automation engineering MSc students |
| PhD students | PhD candidates in robotics, human–robot interaction, AI for manufacturing |
| Researchers | Researchers in collaborative robotics, AI perception systems, human–machine interaction |
| Others 2 | Visiting researchers, Academic innovation labs, Research assistants |
| Other types of stakeholders | |
| Others 3 | Standardization bodies, Regional development agencies |
Application cases
| Application case: | Short description: |
| Human–Robot Collaborative Assembly |
The cobot cell supports shared assembly tasks where the robot handles positioning, screwing, or component transfer, while the operator performs fine manipulation. The TestBed enables validation of safe interaction modes, cycle time optimization, and ergonomic assessment before deployment in SME production lines. |
| AI-Based Vision Sorting | The TestBed integrates AI-driven vision systems for object detection, classification, and robotic sorting. It is used to validate perception algorithms in semi-structured industrial environments, supporting Proof-of-Concept development for smart manufacturing and circular-economy applications. |
| Neuroergonomic Workstation Optimization | The cobot cell is used to evaluate human workload and adapt robotic assistance accordingly. By combining motion tracking and operator monitoring, the TestBed enables development of human-centric automation solutions aligned with Industry 5.0 principles. |
| SME Automation Feasibility Pilot | The TestBed serves as a pre-deployment validation environment for SMEs considering collaborative robotics. Companies can simulate real production tasks, measure performance indicators, and assess return-on-investment before investing in full-scale automation. |
| Adaptive Impedance Control for Safe Interaction |
The platform allows experimentation with task-specific stiffness shaping and compliant motion control. This supports validation of safe contact-based operations such as insertion, polishing, or precision handling in collaborative environments. |