Robotics and smart technology in social and healthcare (RoboSoteLab)

The purpose of the project is to establish capabilities and conditions for the emergence of new technological solutions, promote the adoption of novel technology, and facilitate companies in the application and testing of digital solutions in realistic social and healthcare testing and experimentation environments.
The project comprises both development and investment projects aimed at establishing a versatile robotics and smart technology education and testing laboratory at the Kontinkangas campus to meet the needs of technology companies in Northern Ostrobothnia, as well as Oulu University of Applied Sciences and OSAO.
The development project aims to design and implement a regional co-development model utilizing robotics and related smart technology. The investment project intends to design and establish a RDI environment utilizing robotics and related smart technology.
The project is co-financed by the European Union, and funding is granted by the Council of Oulu Region. In connection with the OIA collaboration, the City of Oulu also participates in co-financing the project. Oulu University of Applied Sciences is coordinating the project. Educational Consortium OSAO (VET) is participating in the project implementation.
Robotics and smart technology in social and healthcare (RoboSoteLab) — oamk
The project is co-funded by the European Union.

Project partners:
Oulu University of Applied Sciences, Educational Consortium OSAO
Project duration:
1.1.2024 — 31.12.2025
Project budget:
1 287 839 €
More information:
Tarja Rautio
Oulu University of Applied Sciences
tarja.rautio@oamk.fi
+ 358 50 452 3022