The Top Research Centre Mechatronics (TRCM) at the University of Agder (UiA) is a premier research and development facility in the field of mechatronics.
UiA is the sole institution in Norway offering comprehensive bachelor's and master's programs in this discipline. At our center, there is close collaboration and knowledge exchange between students and researchers.
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Our vision
The aim of the Top Research Centre Mechatronics (TRCM) is to substantially and quantifiably contribute to the competitiveness of the industry, the efficiency of the public sector and thus the welfare and prosperity of the Norwegian society.
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Read more about TRCM
![Girl with a yellow robot](https://www.uia.no/om-uia/senter-og-nettverk/trcm/bilder/img_0101-1600px.jpg)
With focus on collaboration
Together with the Mechatronics Innovation Lab (MIL) and Motion Lab we have access to unique lab facilities that attract research activities regionally, nationally and internationally.
In collaboration with industry we can design and test specialized robots and automated equipment.
Contact
Director
- kjell.g.robbersmyr@uia.no
- Phone
- +47 37 23 32 79
Assist. director
- jing.zhou@uia.no
- Phone
- +47 37 23 31 91