The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is proud to announce its participation in RobustifAI, a pioneering Horizon Europe research consortium dedicated to enhancing the reliability and robustness of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) technologies. The project officially began on 1 June 2025, with a budget of €9.3 million and a planned duration of 36 months.
Led by an international coalition of academic institutions, research organisations, SMEs, and industry leaders, RobustifAI aims to develop a rigorous, human-centred methodology for designing and deploying trustworthy GenAI systems. The project focuses on integrating neural and symbolic methods within human cyber-physical systems (HCPS)—complex systems that combine computational processes with real-world human and environmental interaction.
Pioneering Human-Centred AI Research
Professor Guy Katz of the Hebrew University’s School of Computer Science and Engineering will lead the university’s contribution to the consortium. His expertise in verification and formal methods is central to RobustifAI’s mission to address technical, operational, and user-centric vulnerabilities in foundation models.
“Generative AI is a powerful engine for innovation, but to unlock its full societal and economic potential, we must ensure it operates safely, reliably, and ethically—especially when human lives and physical systems are involved,” said Prof Katz. “RobustifAI is a vital step towards that goal.”
Project Launch and Strategic Aims
The consortium’s kick-off meeting took place on 5 June 2025 at the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology in Vienna. Partners outlined the project roadmap and discussed collaboration across various work packages and research activities.
By focusing on GenAI applications in HCPS—such as autonomous vehicles, healthcare systems, and smart manufacturing—RobustifAI addresses the most demanding scenarios where safety and robustness are critical. The methodologies developed will have broad cross-sector applicability, ensuring wide-ranging societal benefits.
A Strong Global Partnership
RobustifAI unites 18 partners from 12 countries, including:
- Seven universities: University of Liverpool, Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg, Chalmers University of Technology, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Masaryk University, TU Wien, and Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
- Two research and technology organisations: AIT Austrian Institute of Technology and German Aerospace Center (DLR)
- Five SMEs: CSX-AI, L-up, PPM Robotics, CertX, and LOXO
- Four industry leaders: Collins Aerospace, Siemens, Thales, and Thales SIX GTS France
Together, the consortium will lead efforts to embed robustness, explainability, and human-centred design at the heart of next-generation AI technologies.