ROBOAPP: FROM AGENTIC AI TO PHYSICAL AI

RoboAPP: where artificial intelligence goes beyond the screen and takes center stage in the real world. The RoboAPP project shows how AI is not just about making decisions, it can also take concrete action through intelligent, autonomous robots. By leveraging Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), Small Language Models (SLMs), and coordinated system management, RoboAPP brings to life technologies that can move, adapt, and operate in real-world environments—not just digital ones. With a strong focus on sustainability and scalability, RoboAPP represents a new way of envisioning robotics: a practical solution that can evolve into products serving sectors such as logistics, smart cities, and precision agriculture.

RoboAPP: technology and innovation

RoboAPP integrates cutting-edge technologies into a single intelligent ecosystem,
designed to move, adapt and operate in complex real-world environments.

Why RoboAPP matters?

RoboAPP is more than a research project, it is a tangible vision of tomorrow’s intelligent infrastructure.
A future built on four core pillars:

Whether in airports, industrial facilities, smart cities, or agricultural settings,
RoboAPP aims to demonstrate how artificial intelligence and robotics can drive innovation and deliver tangible added value.

Key challenges addressed

Thanks to RoboAPP, it will be possible to implement a range of innovative solutions, including real-time analysis of passenger flows, the use of autonomous robots to support logistics, and smoother communication among various systems and operators. The result? A more agile and responsive airport infrastructure, optimized management, and a significantly improved user experience. Turin Airport is confirmed as a true testbed for experimenting with the coexistence of technology and automation serving people, making public spaces smarter, more efficient, and safer.

Beyond the airport: where can RoboAPP reach?

RoboAPP is not a system designed for a single domain, but a scalable and replicable model suitable for a wide range of operational contexts. Its flexibility makes it ideal for addressing challenges across various industries, combining artificial intelligence, autonomy, and sustainability.

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In the logistics sector, RoboAPP can coordinate real-time activities, optimize warehouse operations, and ensure intelligent traceability throughout the entire value chain.

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In mobility and traffic management, it offers advanced tools for flow monitoring, predictive maintenance, and route optimization, enhancing urban efficiency and safety.

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In agriculture, intelligent rovers and drones enable autonomous crop monitoring, targeted interventions, and environmental analysis, contributing to more sustainable land management.

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In facility management, RoboAPP serves as a valuable ally for risk detection, air quality control, and smart maintenance of infrastructures.

RoboAPP and the PNRR: partners and the University of Turin

RoboAPP originates from the synergy between academic excellence and industrial expertise, combining knowledge in robotics, artificial intelligence, economics, and technological innovation. Its development has been enhanced within NODES (North-West Digital and Sustainable), an innovation ecosystem funded by the PNRR (National Recovery and Resilience Plan). Through this ecosystem, RoboAPP collaborates with companies, institutions, and startups to promote digital and green transition via academic entrepreneurship and technology transfer.

University of Turin Departments involved

Department of Computer Science

Group on Modeling, Verification and Reuse of Systems (MoVeRe) https://movere.di.unito.it/ , activities within the project are coordinated by Professor Ferruccio Damiani and his team, focusing on the development of distributed software architectures and Aggregate Programming systems.

Department of Economic and Social Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics

Activities within the project, coordinated by Professor Paola Pisano and her team, focus on commercialization, economic impact analysis, and project management activities.

Industrial Partners

EURIX

Specialized in IoT, sensors, and big data, supporting the implementation of systems for real-time environmental data collection and analysis.

Opinno e DECISIO

Providing strategic support in evaluating technological scalability opportunities and economic impact analysis, helping to define the project’s long-term vision.

This synergy between academic research and industry has enabled RoboAPP to transform innovative ideas into scalable and concrete solutions, aligned with the goals of digital and ecological transition.

RoboAPP and the PNNR: a strategic project for sustainable innovation

RoboAPP is one of the scientific initiatives of the NODES – North-West Digital and Sustainable project, one of the 11 Innovation Ecosystems funded by Italy’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) through the Ministry of University and Research. The project fully aligns with the vision of the NRRP, contributing to tangible impact in local areas through the integration of advanced technologies and a strong focus on sustainability.

What are the strategic objectives of the NODES program?

1. Promote sustainable and inclusive growth;
2. Support deep tech startups and technology transfer processes;
3. Drive digital and green transitions across local regions.

RoboAPP aligns with the priorities of the PNRR

• Ecological transition: electric mobile robots reduce CO₂ emissions and optimize the use of input resources.

• Digital and technological innovation: AI, machine learning, 5G, and IoT are integrated into operations to support daily productivity.
• Social cohesion: automation fosters new skills and reduces workplace risks.