Knowledge Lab is a research collaboration center located in Southern Denmark that is part of the University of Southern Denmark. It focuses on research related to robotics, welfare technology, and traditional industries incorporating high technology. Knowledge Lab was established in 2002 as one of four ICT competence centers in Denmark to develop IT-related research at universities and improve collaboration between academia and public/private organizations. It is financed by the Danish government, regional authorities, and private companies. Knowledge Lab structures its research focus around learning and ICT, innovation and ICT, and play, learning and ICT through partnerships between industry, government, and academia.