X-HuLog4.0 brings together a diverse and dynamic consortium of four esteemed partners from different countries across Europe.

Each partner contributes unique expertise and resources, ensuring a robust and comprehensive approach to achieving our project’s objectives.

VILNIUS TECH is an innovative Lithuanian University, educating highly qualified and creative specialists, and is the leader among institutions of technological science education in Lithuania. The University is proud of its Civil Engineering Research Centre, the most modern in Eastern Europe, and the Mobile Applications Laboratory, the largest in Lithuania. VILNIUS TECH has over 500 international higher education institutions as partners, offering a wide range of international studies and internships, and is the leader in Lithuania by the number of students studying under the Erasmus Exchange Programme. The University has participated in numerous EU Framework Programmes, including 15 H2020 projects, 24 FP7 projects, and 11 FP6 projects, with a strong focus on multidisciplinary research in areas like electronics, ICT, transport, and social sciences. VILNIUS TECH is ranked among the top 2.1% of universities globally and is 56th among the best universities in Europe and Central Asia according to the QS World University Rankings 2023.

Role In The Project

As the lead institution, VILNIUS TECH plays a pivotal role in the X-HuLog4.0 project, spearheading several key work packages. It leads WP1 – Project Management, ensuring the smooth coordination of all project activities and objectives. Additionally, VILNIUS TECH drives WP6 – Networking Activities on Human-Centered Logistics, focusing on fostering collaboration among stakeholders and involving a new generation of researchers in advancing the field. Moreover, the university is at the forefront of WP8 – Industry and Society Awareness on Human-Centered Logistics, promoting the project’s outcomes and engaging industry and societal actors to enhance the understanding and adoption of human-centered logistics solutions.

NTNU is an international oriented university with headquarters in Trondheim and campuses in Gjøvik and Ålesund. NTNU has a main profile in science and technology, a variety of programmes of professional study, and great academic breadth that also includes the humanities, social sciences, economics, medicine, health sciences, educational science, architecture, entrepreneurship, art disciplines and artistic activities. The university’s root goes back to 1760 with the foundation of Det Trondhiemske Selskab (Trondheim Academy). A merger in 2016 made NTNU Norway’s largest single university and it counts in 2024 more than 40,000 students. It is the host or partner in 46 national research centres and participates in 263 Horizon 2020 projects and awarded 28 ERC grants, thanks to its more than 9000 employees and 100 laboratories/research infrastructure, of which several are national resources.

Role In The Project

NTNU plays a crucial role in advancing the X-HuLog4.0 project by leading two key work packages. In WP4 – Automation/Robotization for Human-Centered Logistics Knowledge Transfer, NTNU focuses on developing and sharing expertise on integrating automation and robotics to enhance logistics systems while maintaining a human-centered approach. Additionally, NTNU leads WP5 – Strengthened Research Management Capacities and Administrative Skills for Human-Centered Logistics, aiming to enhance the project’s research capabilities and administrative frameworks, ensuring the effective implementation and sustainability of innovative logistics solutions.

Technical University of Darmstadt (TUDa) is one of Germany’s leading universities of technology, consisting of 13 departments and offering 118 degree programs to approximately 24,000 students. The university focuses on international leadership in the fields of energy and mobility, information and communication, and digital transformation, with an emphasis on engineering and natural sciences in close cooperation with humanities and social sciences. TUDa is part of the TU9 group, which comprises Germany’s leading technical universities, and it plays a key role in advancing excellence in engineering and the natural sciences on a national level. In 2023, TUDa received a total of 530.4 million € in funding, reflecting its strong research reputation and success in securing national and international grants. TUDa holds a top position in the Humboldt ranking, making it the most attractive German university for foreign visiting scholars and researchers in the field of engineering.

Role In The Project

The Technical University of Darmstadt (TUDa) plays a vital role in the X-HuLog4.0 project by leading WP2 – Integrated Models for Human-Centered Logistics Knowledge Transfer. TUDa focuses on developing comprehensive and integrated models to facilitate the effective transfer of knowledge in human-centered logistics. These models aim to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and practical implementation, ensuring that advancements in logistics technology and practices are accessible, sustainable, and adaptable to diverse industry and societal needs.

Saarland University (USAAR) is a mid-sized, dynamic, research-oriented university in Southwest Germany, located near France, Luxembourg, and Belgium, with campuses in Saarbrücken and Homburg. The university is known for its highly interdisciplinary scientific profile, with strong collaborations across institutes and with non-university research institutions on campus. USAAR offers a wide spectrum of disciplines in research and education, including medicine, law, economics, humanities, natural sciences, and engineering, with a focus on “Computer Sciences”, “NanoBioMed Sciences”, and “European Studies and Internationality”. Saarland University has a strong international presence, with 20% of its 17,000 students being international, representing over 120 nations, and a quarter of its researchers and scientists being non-German, making it one of the most international universities in Germany. The university actively participates in national and international research collaborations, which currently include 30 projects in the EU’s Research and Innovation programme USAAR has a strong focus on interdisciplinary European research in all faculties. Saarbrücken is one of the world’s leading centres for computer science and informatics. The Center for Digital Transformation (CeDiT) at the Faculty of Human and Business Sciences focuses on human-centered digitalization with a commitment to socially relevant issues. CeDiT strives for scientific excellence in business management and information systems research, applying its findings to address critical societal challenges.

Role In The Project

Saarland University plays a key role in the X-HuLog4.0 project by leading two critical work packages. In WP3 – Advanced Technologies for Human-Centered Logistics Knowledge Transfer, the university focuses on the exploration and dissemination of innovative technologies that enhance logistics systems while prioritizing human-centric approaches. Additionally, Saarland University leads WP7 – Research Project on Digitalization of Human-Centered Logistics, driving forward research efforts to understand and implement digital solutions that improve the efficiency, sustainability, and adaptability of logistics in the digital age. Their contributions are integral to achieving the project’s objectives of modernizing and humanizing logistics practices.