Background and Scope
This funding program challenge aims to accelerate the development, deployment, and commercialisation of breakthrough Physical AI and embodied intelligence solutions in Europe. It seeks disruptive innovations featuring capabilities like intelligent perception, adaptive learning, autonomous decision-making, human-AI collaboration, and physical integration applied to disaster response, autonomous labs, or robot assistants. Projects must align with principles of Responsible AI, trustworthiness, and security while supporting the EU AI Act and Apply AI Strategy.
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Who issued it
Who it governs
Researchers, developers, and technology integrators looking to apply for European funding to develop and commercialize Physical AI and robotics solutions.
What the document contains
This document outlines the scope, characteristics, application areas, and entry requirements for a European funding challenge regarding Physical AI and embodied intelligence solutions. It details technical requirements for autonomous robotic systems, expected contributions to European technological sovereignty, and compliance obligations with EU Trustworthy AI principles.
The text does not provide specific legal definitions, formal enforcement penalties, a precise closing submission date, or detailed budgetary allocations.
- The challenge focuses on integrating AI into physical systems to enable autonomous perception, action, and interaction in real-world settings.
- Proposed solutions must demonstrate at least two core technical characteristics such as intelligent perception, adaptive learning, autonomous decision-making, human-AI collaboration, or physical integration.
- Projects must address pressing needs in application areas including disaster response, autonomous scientific labs, or personal and professional robot assistants.
- Applicants must meet strict entry requirements, including possessing an initial lab-tested prototype, data collection infrastructure, and a challenging use case backed by an end-user letter of intent.
- Developed models must comply with the EU concept for Trustworthy AI, the AI Act, and relevant ethical principles.
· Background and Scope · Entry requirements
How it scores
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Accountability
1/5Clear responsibility for AI outcomes
ensuring transparency, accountability, privacy, safety, and ethical alignment.
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screening score · 2026-10-24
Fairness
0/5Non-discrimination and equitable treatment
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screening score · 2026-10-24
Human Oversight
1/5Humans remain in control of consequential decisions
Encompasses safe, intuitive interfaces and collaborative robotics for human-AI teamwork.
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screening score · 2026-10-24
Privacy
1/5Protection of personal data and private life
ensuring transparency, accountability, privacy, safety, and ethical alignment.
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screening score · 2026-10-24
Transparency
1/5Openness about how AI systems work and are used
ensuring transparency, accountability, privacy, safety, and ethical alignment.
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screening score · 2026-10-24
Enforcement
0/5Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force
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screening score · 2026-10-24
Impact Assessment
0/5Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use
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screening score · 2026-10-24