Osterøy to be national test arena for robotics

It is the state-owned enterprise SIVA (The Industrial Development Corporation of Norway) that has appointed the newly established Competence Centre for Robotics, in collaboration with the HVL (Western Norway University of Applied Sciences), a national arena for robotics.

The project is part of the prestigious program “Norsk Katapult”, aimed at driving innovation in manufacturing technology across the country. The Osterøy community will now collaborate at a national level, with SINTEF Manufacturing at Raufoss and the renowned Kongsberg industrial community to form Norway’s national team in production technology.

Long term collaboration

For years, the initiative KORT has been a successful joint initiative involving Vestland County, the local high school and local businesses. The hard work and collaboration have now paid off, with Osterøy positioned as a centre for robotic innovation.

Key partners are:   

Industriutvikling Vest: A vital partner and co-applicant to Siva.

Osterøy Utvikling AS: A driving force behind the project’s success.

Leading companies at Osterøy, including:

LOBAS - Lonevåg Beslagfabrikk AS

Mjøs Metallvarefabrikk

Gunnebo Industries

K. Lerøy Metallindustri AS

Tysse Mekaniske Verksted AS

These companie’s expertise, technology, and equipment have been invaluable to the project and to the local high school, Osterøy vidaregåande skule.

A community activity is a Robotics Summer School for pupils at Osterøy Vidaregåande Skule. Photo: Morten Wanvik. 

The robotics test arena will play a crucial role in helping Norwegian businesses optimize production processes, thereby boosting competitiveness and supporting the green transition. This makes Osterøy a key technological hub with the potential to strengthen industries across the region.

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