The AXIS project, an R&D project supported by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) and the Hungarian National Research, Development and Innovation Office (NKFIH), will be implemented through a partnership between Siemens Turkey, Izmir Institute of Technology (İYTE), evosoft Hungary Kft., and Óbuda University.
The AXIS project aims to develop a platform that enables the management of centralized and distributed artificial intelligence agents for industrial mobile robots.
Within the framework of the smart manufacturing systems vision, the AXIS platform is intended to be supported by industrial 5G infrastructure and mobile applications.
The 24-month development program, which combines scientific research, methodology development, and industrial prototyping, aims to provide field-applicable prototypes, validated industrial use cases, and a scalable framework that will enable future international commercialization.
A New Era in Smart Manufacturing with AI Agents
The AXIS project aims to develop a platform where different types of robots (quadcopters, wheeled mobile robots, AGVs, and robotic arms) can move autonomously, collaborate, and perform complex tasks using multi-agent methods in dynamic industrial environments.
The platform to be developed supports capabilities such as autonomous route planning and navigation, real-time data collection through sensor fusion, 3D spatial scanning and digital twin creation, task management via AI agents, and intelligent data interpretation.
The project aims to increase the accuracy and reliability of visual inspection tasks and achieve higher quality results in industrial processes by combining digital twin models created with high-accuracy 3D simulations and advanced image processing algorithms.
The solution will transform smart manufacturing systems by addressing use cases such as reading measuring instruments, detecting industrial defects, thermal inspection of machines, and the digitalization of industrial sites.
These capabilities are accelerating the transition to an AI-powered robotics ecosystem where robots work collaboratively and adapt to environmental changes.
A Strong International Partnership
AXIS is jointly run by four leading organizations:
Siemens Turkey is leading research and development in central and distributed AI agent architecture, AI agent design for industrial automation, integration of Siemens’ industrial-specific 5G network, and 3D Gaussian Distribution-based digital twin creation.
Evosoft Hungary Kft. is responsible for the central data platform, web-based control layer, visual interface design, and XR integration, ensuring seamless operator interaction and monitoring.
Óbuda University is developing advanced autonomy modules encompassing sensing, SLAM, navigation, and dynamic environmental understanding.
Izmir Institute of Technology (IYTE) is leading research in multi-robot collaboration, including task assignment algorithms, robot-to-robot payload handling, and fault resolution.
Transformative Impact Across Industries
The AXIS platform targets real-world operational needs in manufacturing, energy, logistics, automotive, infrastructure, and safety.
The platform provides the following features:
AI-driven autonomy and robot-to-robot collaboration. AI agents capable of adaptive decision-making and real-time collaboration between mobile robots.
Real-time responsiveness and scalability of robot operations in industrial environments.
Safe and autonomous inspections in hazardous industrial environments.
AI-based fault detection through visual and thermal analysis.
Reducing downtime and operational costs through AI-based fault detection and efficient data collection.
Manufacturer-independent operations and robot integration by avoiding manufacturer dependencies.
High-accuracy digital twins for planning, training, and monitoring.
Ultimately, it creates a robotic ecosystem that combines autonomy, AI, collaboration, and reliability designed for modern industrial operations.
Strategic Importance for Both Countries
AXIS brings together evosoft Hungary Kft.’s scientific and technological strength in the rapidly developing fields of robotics and artificial intelligence with top researchers from Obuda University, enabling Hungary to produce globally competitive innovations and enhance academic excellence. The project reinforces Turkey’s leadership in industrial digitalization, smart manufacturing, and 5G-enabled automation with Siemens Turkey’s deep engineering expertise and IYTE’s scientific infrastructure. This collaboration creates a strong technological bridge between the two countries that will generate long-term industrial, scientific, and economic impact.
Evosoft Hungary Kft. is Hungary’s largest and most important software company. evosoft Hungary Kft. is one of the development companies and is fully integrated into Siemens FT D (Foundational Technologies Development) Unit.
With a 30-year history in the Hungarian market and approximately 1,800 employees, evosoft Hungary Kft.’s strategic goal is to transfer the expertise gained in international projects to benefit Hungarian industry and research, and to support local digitalization and innovation efforts. The company plays a leading role in industrial software development, automation, digitalization, artificial intelligence, and AR/VR technologies.
Siemens Industry and Trade Inc. is one of the leading technology companies. Siemens Turkey has approximately 800 R&D engineers working in the fields of Automation and Digitalization, Digital Twin, Industrial Communications, Industrial 5G, Industrial Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, and Full Stack Development for industrial and factory automation at its Istanbul Siemens Kartal R&D Center, and in Ankara and Izmir.