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A MULTI-AGENT SYSTEM FOR COGNITIVE & PHYSICAL AUGMENTATION IN MANUFACTURING

Objective

MANUFACTOR will pioneer human-centric augmentation in advanced manufacturing by combining multi-modal sensing, AI-driven agents and human digital twins into an integrated platform. At its core is the OMNI-SENSE suite, fusing 3D shopfloor vision, wearable biosignal sensors, tactile and portable inspection tools, and gaze-tracking XR smart glasses, to create a GDPR-compliant, real-time view of operator posture, workload, cognitive state and task progress. Building on this, MANUFACTOR develops three augmentation layers: (i) ergonomics and load-balancing assistance to reduce strain and injuries; (ii) adaptive workstation control that dynamically aligns machines and processes with human capabilities; and (iii) FactoryGPT, a multi-modal large language model tailored to manufacturing, providing explainable, context-aware conversational guidance and training. Human digital twins continuously model workers’ physical and cognitive state, enabling proactive, safe and inclusive support.

Solutions will first be tested and refined in two dedicated learning factories, ensuring robust evaluation under controlled yet realistic conditions. Matured components will then be validated in three complementary industrial pilots (Austria, Portugal, Sweden), covering distinct manufacturing domains. Co-design with workers, managers, trade unions and SSH experts ensures inclusiveness, trust, and ethical compliance with EU AI and safety frameworks.

MANUFACTOR will deliver an interoperable multi-agent platform with explainability and business interfaces, a methodology to assess augmentation needs, and training modules for upskilling. Expected impacts include reduced physical and cognitive strain, improved safety and trust, faster onboarding, error reduction, higher efficiency, and more attractive manufacturing jobs, advancing the Industry 5.0 vision of resilient, human-centric European industry.

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Coordinator

HOGSKOLAN I SKOVDE
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€ 729 762,50
Address
HOGSKOLEVAGEN 1
54 128 Skovde
Sweden

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Region
Södra Sverige Västsverige Västra Götalands län
Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
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