HANDLING WITH AI-ENHANCED ROBOTIC TECHNOLOGIES FOR
FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING
HANDLING WITH
AI-ENHANCED
ROBOTIC TECHNOLOGIES FOR FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING
Project overview
HARTU is an industry-led research project addressing the main challenges of part handling in the manufacturing lines, including gripping, assembly and placement, using innovative and AI-enhanced technical approaches.
The project will apply innovative techniques in industrial case studies to develop tools capable of handling a wide range of products in terms of shape, material and size, enhancing the flexibility, reconfigurability and efficiency of production lines.


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Latest news
HARTU at the EFFRA Manufacturing Partnership Days 2025
We are excited to announce that HARTU will take part in the third edition of the Manufacturing Partnership Days 2025, taking place on 20–22 October 2025 at the Event Lounge [...]
Exploring the Future of Robotics at DFKI Open Day
On September 5th, 2025, more than 1,350 visitors of all ages joined the DFKI Open Day in Bremen! The day offered a unique chance to experience cutting-edge research in AI [...]
HARTU General Assembly in Vigo: planning the road ahead
Earlier this month, the HARTU consortium met in Vigo, Spain, for a key General Assembly hosted by our partner AIMEN. With just six months left in the project, this in-person [...]
The fourth HARTU newsletter is now available
We have just released the fourth edition of the HARTU project newsletter. Inside, you will find the latest updates on project activities, upcoming events, and our most recent articles. If [...]
Newsletter
Stay updated with HARTU’s latest news and activities
Latest news
HARTU at the EFFRA Manufacturing Partnership Days 2025
We are excited to announce that HARTU will take part in the third edition of the Manufacturing Partnership Days 2025, taking place on 20–22 October 2025 at the Event Lounge [...]
Exploring the Future of Robotics at DFKI Open Day
On September 5th, 2025, more than 1,350 visitors of all ages joined the DFKI Open Day in Bremen! The day offered a unique chance to experience cutting-edge research in AI [...]
HARTU General Assembly in Vigo: planning the road ahead
Earlier this month, the HARTU consortium met in Vigo, Spain, for a key General Assembly hosted by our partner AIMEN. With just six months left in the project, this in-person [...]
The fourth HARTU newsletter is now available
We have just released the fourth edition of the HARTU project newsletter. Inside, you will find the latest updates on project activities, upcoming events, and our most recent articles. If [...]