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Regional Centre of Excellence for Robotics (CRTA)


Added by:   National contact point
Added on:   08 Oct 2025
Updated by:   OECD analyst
Updated on:   25 Dec 2025

A specialised centre focused on establishing a regional hub of excellence for robotics and AI research, development, and education. The centre concentrates on developing advanced robot applications, particularly in industrial and medical sectors, working to replace traditional automation and human work with adaptive and intelligent systems. Their work extends to various human activity areas requiring intelligent automation solutions.

Name in original language

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Initiative overview

CRTA, based at the University of Zagreb, is a robotics and AI centre focused on developing intelligent systems for industrial and medical use. It combines cutting-edge labs, EU-funded projects, and academic-industry collaboration to drive innovation beyond traditional automation. CRTA’s work supports Croatia’s tech competitiveness by translating research into real-world applications. 

Name of responsible organisation (in English)

University of Zagreb

About the policy initiative


Organisation:

  • University of Zagreb

Category:

  • AI policy initiatives, programmes and projects

Initiative type:

  • AI Research Centres/Centres of Excellence/Expertise, specialised AI teams, labs

Status:

  • Active

Start Year:

  • 2013

Binding:

  • Non-binding

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