Fields of competence
ROBOTNOR represents a unique synergy of academic and industrial expertise which allows us to counsel and comprehend a wide variety of tasks and projects. Our fields of competence are numerous and diverse.
Mathematical modeling for control
To understand, simulate and design controllers for complex mechanical systems, it is necessary to have […]
Nonlinear control
It is not always possible to control inherently nonlinear systems by linear control methods throughout […]
Robot learning
Bestowing our machines with intelligence has been an ambitious goal for scientists since the birth […]
Real time control and communication
Mainly aiming at automatic control systems within manufacturing and production, the integration of planning, scheduling, […]
Sensor fusion
Often one sensor or one measurement principle can not capture all the information needed to […]
Machine vision and 3D sensing
Machine vision is an essential part of most robotic system and is generally described as […]
Motion planning
Motion planning is a central topic in most of our research activities. In particular, motion […]
Motion estimation
The ability to describe the motion of an object, i.e. the change of position and […]
User interfaces and visualization
These webpages have just been launched and will be continuously updated during the coming weeks. […]
Safety and condition monitoring
These webpages have just been launched and will be continuously updated during the coming weeks. […]
Collision avoidance/detection
Collision detection and avoidance are crucial components in any moving system that needs to interact […]
Mechatronics
When working with robotic systems, mechatronics is an important tool in your toolbox. If you […]
Guidance and navigation
Guidance and navigation is an essential part of the on-board systems of any device capable […]
Localization
These webpages have just been launched and will be continuously updated during the coming weeks. […]
3D environment modeling
In order for robots to navigate and interact more like humans in complex environments, manipulating […]
Grasping
Grasping is an essential part of most modern production systems. ROBOTNOR is developing new grasping solutions aimed towards increased flexibility in production lines of tomorrow and significant savings in production costs.
Manipulation
These webpages have just been launched and will be continuously updated during the coming weeks. […]
Robotic systems
Our fascination for robotics span a wide range of robotic mechanisms, and our research on these systems targets both theoretical and practical topics.
Industrial robots
Industrial robots are the relentless workforce of the industries. They pick, place, paint, and weld […]
Offshore robotics
SINTEF ICT has cooperated with the Norwegian oil & gas company Statoil since 2005 on […]
Snake robots
In a few years, snake robots will assist in search and rescue missions after earthquakes and carry out maintenance operations inside process pipes. ROBOTNOR has conducted research on snake robots for several years and is getting closer to realizing the potential of these mechanisms.
Marine vehicles
Liquid water covers 71% of the Earth’s surface, and waterways have been the lifeline of […]
Unmanned aerial vehicles
European countries have vast coasts and economic zones which go far into the Atlantic and […]
Space robotics
This page will be updated soon.
Biped walking robots
Biped locomotion is a highly efficient method of locomotion, which allows robots to move over […]
Wheeled robots
Wheeled robots are excellent tools for simple tasks such as moving objects from one place […]
Nanorobotics
Nanorobotics is an emerging and wide-spanning field. It can either be defined as a system […]
Vision systems
Vision sensors are necessary for the robots to understand and interact with their surroundings. Depending […]
Prosthetic systems
The loss of a limb is a great limitation on the freedom of a person. […]
Robotic grippers
These webpages have just been launched and will be continuously updated during the coming weeks. […]
Lab facilities
Experimental investigations are an important part of our research activities. Our lab infrastructure is the backbone of these investigations.
Statoil offshore robotics lab
In cooperation with Statoil, ROBOTNOR has developed a robotics lab devoted to remote controlled oil […]
Industrial robotics lab
The industrial robotics lab is an arena where the challenges of robot manipulation are tackled. […]
Underwater robotics lab
NTNU has recently established the Applied Underwater Robotics Laboratory (AUR lab). The lab is being used for applied research on subsea robotics.
Snake robotics lab
The snake robot laboratory at ROBOTNOR got a significant upgrade in 2013. The lab now […]
Robotic learning lab
The robot learning laboratory is not confined to any specific robot system, but acts as […]
Nanorobotics lab
A lab facility for research on nanopositioning has been established at the Department of Engineering […]
Dual manipulation lab
More information about our Dual Manipulation Lab will be added soon!
Robotic sewing lab
The Norwegian and European sewing industry has to a large extent been outsourced to low […]
UAV lab
The unmanned aerial vehicles laboratory is a test facility for NTNU’s Research on unmanned aerial […]
Energy, oil and gas
Reliable and efficient production holds the key to a brighter future. Robotics is delving deeper and flying higher for our future.
Process industry
Stronger than the human body, more robust and no wear and tear. Robots present a potential boost in efficiency and quality.
Manufacturing
Precision, productivity and perfection. Advanced algorithms and groundbreaking design paves the way for the modern manufacturing robots.
Marine
Challenging conventional form and function, robotics is innovation incarnate in the marine industries.
Food production
Discover smart and efficient production methods in the world of robotics.
Health and welfare
Robotics is able to lend a helping hand to those in need. Robots are becoming more precise, more reliable and able to interact with humans in a natural environment.
