ROBOCAT

Assistive robotics and digital platforms for autonomy and personal care

The ROBOCAT project drives industrial research in assistive robotics to develop and validate new technological solutions that address the challenges of an aging population. The goal is to support personal autonomy and enhance care services across both home and residential settings. To achieve this, the initiative is developing two platforms: a modular robotic system tailored for domestic use and a digital platform for secure data management and robot fleet coordination.

The project implements robotic applications designed to encourage social interaction, physical activity, and cognitive stimulation, as well as preventive health monitoring. Furthermore, ROBOCAT promotes an innovation ecosystem where end-users collaborate directly in the design of the technologies. This participatory process ensures that AI ethics and a gender perspective are integrated into the development of these solutions.

Eurecat participates in the project through two of its specialized units. The Robotics and Automation unit is responsible for the design of the robotic platform and its intelligent control and planning systems. The Digital Health unit handles the integration of these technologies with digital healthcare services and the definition of care-related use cases.

The consortium, led by the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), comprises 14 entities, including research centres, healthcare providers, technology companies, and third-sector organizations.