Autonomous machines that act and work in a coordinated manner have enormous potential to increase efficiency and safety in applications such as construction and agriculture. One current limitation is the lack of interoperability of such machines, as there is currently no universal option for spontaneous networking of autonomous systems, especially if they are produced by different manufacturers. In practice, the integration of new machines into existing autonomous work processes therefore often requires complex interface adaptations and individual programming of the autonomy software. In addition, there is a lack of mechanisms for secure data transmission and verification of the correctness and interpretation of information in the context of an autonomous swarm. The project addresses this challenge by developing a manufacturer-independent middleware that can network autonomous robots of different designs ad-hoc to form a cooperating swarm. The aim is to enable autonomous machines to communicate directly with each other and perform tasks together without the need for costly retrofitting each time. Initial tests will show how well the system works in realistic applications, for example on construction sites or in emergency situations. In the long term, the aim is to create a basis for new products and services from which small and medium-sized companies in the region in particular can benefit.