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Artificial Intelligence and robotics are hot subjects in the local start-up ecosystem. Although small, the local start-ups have been quite dynamic with some notable successes such as UiPath.
In Romania, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is well represented among start-ups. Romania is currently drafting its national AI strategy as part of a program launched at European level where each country has to draft a local AI strategy on line with the European directives.
At the national level, at the end of 2020, based on government policies, the AI4RO association was established, which aims to promote national research and development programs in AI. These policies will have the role of creating the legislative framework for the realization of academic-industry partnerships in the field of AI and the promotion of Artificial Intelligence applications developed in the economic academic environment.
Most of the AI developments are located in Bucharest. Notable initiatives also exist in Cluj-Napoca, Timisoara, Iasi, and Oradea.
The academic AI developments are concentrated around Romania’s major Universities (Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Iasi and Timisoara) which have developed different start-up companies, and in the industry.
In the area of robotics, Romania’s champion is the Bucharest founded UiPath which is one of the Eastern Europe’s unicorn companies. Many other start-ups are coming with interesting solutions.
In Artificial Intelligence the local ecosystem comprises of many promising start-up companies such as: TypingDNA, CODA Intelligence (cybersecurity) and nextlab.tech (EdTech).
AI is also part of the smart specializations promoted by the soon to be created European Digital Innovation Hubs. The European Union will fund a number of Innovation Hubs that are supposed to be created around Romania; major universities. In the Bucharest area, the two innovation hubs that were pre-approved are promoted the Department of Computer Science and Cybernetics of the Bucharest University of Economy Studies. The two hubs focus on smart skills and cybersecurity.
An Integrated Center for Autonomous and Robotic Technology - CITARO is to be opened (2022) within the Polytechnic University of Bucharest (UPB). The Integrated Center for Autonomous Technology and Robotics - CITARO - aims to bring together all the experts of the Polytechnic University of Bucharest in
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Smart Infrastructure
The first smart street in Romania has been constructed in Cluj-Napoca following a EUR 6 million investment from EU funds. It has charging stations for electric cars, bicycles and scooters, USB plugs, free Wi-Fi and smart lighting system. (1) The street has 551 square meters of green area, a smart irrigation system, 4 electric car charging stations, 15 parking lots for cars and 30 electric bike and scooter-charging stations. It also has a smart, energy-efficient lighting system and a smart rainwater collection system.
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Exporters of vehicles, Original Equipment (OE) parts & components, as well as aftermarket products & accessories to the European Union and its member states (MS) must ensure compliance with existing European Commission Directives (i.e. technical specifications, product safety, environmental impact & requirements). The licenses granted for vehicles (or parts) in one EU MS should be accepted automatically by all MS across the EU. However, individual MS may enforce stricter and/or additional regulatory requirements for certain product groups and/or applications. This is why communication with the Commercial Teams at posts is crucial.
In addition to compliance with the legal requirements of an EU MS, as well as relevant EC and UNECE directives and regulations, U.S. exporters of automotive parts are advised to assess and obtain evidence of compliance with relevant technical norms and standards. A certified quality management system is required for access to new markets and customers in Romania and the EU / Europe.
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Current Market Trends & Demands - Artificial Intelligence, Robotics & Drones