AXIS Project launched: advancing industrial robotics with Agentic AI
A new international research and development initiative has officially launched, aiming to deliver tangible technological advances in industrial robotics. AXIS is a cross‑border industry – academia project focusing on agentic artificial intelligence for industrial mobile robots. evosoft Hungary is an active participant from the very beginning.
The development phase started in March 2026, supported by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK) and the Hungarian National Research, Development and Innovation Office (NKFIH).
👉 A detailed opening press release with full technical and consortium information is attached to this announcement (Hungarian/ English).
What is AXIS about?
AXIS is a Hungarian – Turkish collaborative R&D project involving:
Siemens Türkiye
evosoft Hungary Kft.
Óbuda University – Antal Bejczy Center for Intelligent Robotics (IROB)
Izmir Institute of Technology (IZTECH)
The project’s objective is to develop a manufacturer‑independent platform that enables autonomous operation and intelligent multi‑robot collaboration in complex, dynamic industrial environments.
At the core of AXIS is an agentic AI approach, where robots are supported by task‑specific AI agents capable of autonomous decision‑making, coordination and adaptation – going beyond predefined instruction execution.
Key technological focus areas
The AXIS platform builds on a combination of industrial‑grade technologies, including:
Centralized and distributed AI agent architectures
Industrial private 5G connectivity
Real‑time data processing
High‑precision digital twin generation
Multi‑sensor data fusion (LiDAR, RGB and thermal cameras)
These capabilities enable:
Autonomous navigation and inspection
Accurate 3D mapping and digital twin creation
AI‑based visual and thermal fault detection
By automating inspection, monitoring and data‑collection tasks that were previously manual, time‑consuming or hazardous, AXIS directly addresses real industrial needs.
From research to industrial validation
AXIS is a 24‑month development programme combining scientific research, method development and industrial prototyping.
The goal is to deliver field‑ready prototypes and validated industrial use cases, creating a scalable framework that supports future commercialization on an international level.
evosoft’s role in the project
Within the consortium, evosoft Hungary is responsible for:
The central data platform
A web‑based control and supervision layer
Visual interface design
XR integration supporting transparent operator interaction
This work ensures that complex multi‑robot systems remain controllable, observable and usable in real industrial contexts.
Strategic relevance
For Hungary, AXIS strengthens the country’s position in robotics and artificial intelligence research, enabling Hungarian engineers and researchers to contribute to internationally competitive industrial innovation.
At the same time, the cooperation reinforces Türkiye’s leadership in industrial digitalization and 5G‑enabled automation, creating a strong technological bridge with long‑term scientific and economic impact.
Project background and funding
Project title: AXIS – Development of a complex, AI‑supported mobile robotics system
Project ID: 2024‑1.2.11‑TÉT‑IPARI‑TR‑2025‑00031
Project start: 1 March 2026
Beneficiary: evosoft Hungary Ltd.
Consortium partner (HU): Óbuda University
The project is implemented with financial support from the National Research, Development and Innovation Fund of the Ministry of Culture and Innovation, based on the grant agreement issued by NKFIH.
Total Hungarian budget: HUF 120,552,000
Total grant amount: HUF 72,220,800
evosoft Hungary Kft.: HUF 32,220,800
Óbuda University: HUF 40,000,000 (non‑refundable)
Looking ahead
AXIS is more than a research initiative – it is a long‑term collaborative effort aimed at shaping the next generation of intelligent, cooperative industrial robotics.
The attached press release provides comprehensive technical details, partner roles and sectoral impact for those interested in a deeper dive into the project.
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Please find our Hungarian and English press releases attached.
