Odense, Denmark, with a population of just over 210,000, has become a hub for robotics, automation, and drone companies, hosting over 150 such businesses. The city’s robotics industry began in the 1980s when the Lind shipyard, facing competition from Asia, partnered with the University of Southern Denmark to develop welding robots. This collaboration led to the creation of the Mrsk Mc-Kinney Mller Institute (MMMI) in the 90s, which became a center for autonomous systems research. The success story continued with Universal Robots, a startup born from MMMI, which was acquired by Teradyne for $285 million in 2015. This acquisition not only validated Odense’s robotics capabilities but also attracted more investment and talent. The city now employs around 800 people in robotics, with companies like Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots leading the charge. Despite its small size, Odense faces challenges in attracting funding and skilled workers, with most investment coming from within Denmark. However, the city’s robotics cluster is growing, making it easier to attract international talent. The former shipyard has transformed into an industrial park, and the university is developing new centers for automation and robotics, focusing on large structures like offshore wind turbines.
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