When humans and technology learn together

What happens when humans and technology don’t just work side by side, but actually learn from each other? That’s the question at the heart of our project, a three-year initiative funded by the European Union under Horizon Europe. 

We explore a new way of thinking about work: Human-Tech Skill Complementarity, a concept that sees humans and technology in a dynamic partnership rather than a simple “replace or assist” model.

Rather than technology simply replacing or helping humans:

• Humans improve their skills by interacting with advanced technologies like AI and robotics.

• Technology improves by learning from human input and feedback.

• Together, they create workplaces that are more innovative, efficient, and inclusive.

By studying real researchers are developing tools to help organisations:

• Measure how effectively humans and technology are working together.

• Identify “gaps” where technology could better support people, and vice versa.

• Strengthen collaboration between teams and across the whole organisation.

We will create practical tools for businesses and institutions:

• Human-Tech Skill Complementarity Index: A tool to measure how well humans and technology work together.

• Strengthening Model: Guidance on improving collaboration between people and technology.

• Stakeholder Toolkit: Resources to implement best practices across sectors.

This project brings together academics, industry experts, and healthcare professionals across Europe, including: Trinity College Dublin, Mälardalen University (Sweden), Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (Spain), Universiteit Utrecht (Netherlands).