WS#28 Sustainable business models to accelerate robotics technology adoption – going beyond the use-case
iCal Questions to be answered What sustainable business models can drive scalable and environmentally-conscious adoption of robotics technologies? How can mutualization of infrastructure and shared resources maximize efficiency and reduce costs in robotics? What roles do various actors—such as businesses, public sectors, and community organizations—play in promoting sustainable robotics adoption? Description This workshop will focus […]
WS#44 Circularity in Robotics: Design and use-cases
iCal Questions to be answered What challenges and opportunities arise with the introduction of robots in circular supply chains, and how can they advance circularity goals? How can design methods like Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) and stakeholder involvement help determine if using robots is necessary and guide ways to reduce the environmental and social impact […]
WS#45 Remanufacturing and recycling: are robots the way to a sustainable future?
iCal Questions to be answered Is the current direction of robotic research the right way to improve the autonomy and flexibility required by the evaluation, disassembly, and sorting for recycling and remanufacturing? Open issues and current technological limits of robotized disassembly. What are the current challenges of robotics and automation hindering more effective and reliable […]
WS#21 Adoption of robotics in agriculture: challenges and opportunities for sustainable development
iCal Questions to be answered What are the key technological, economic, and social barriers preventing the widespread adoption of robotics in agriculture? How can agricultural robotic products scale up the market? How can robotics enhance new farming models and support sustainable agricultural practices? How can the integration of AI and Robotics foster the agroecological transition […]
WS#25 Sustainability Leadership Recognition in Robotics 2025
iCal Questions to be answered This session is honoring organizations and teams leading the way with innovative solutions and transformative practices, showcasing their contributions to inspiring the global robotics community toward a sustainable tomorrow. The focus is on two key topics: Robots for Sustainability: How can we use/deploy robots to support sustainability? Sustainability of Robots: […]
WS#8 Pushing the limits of robotics for sustainable use of space
iCal Questions to be answered Innovation: What are the current challenges in Space Robotics? Which initiatives and efforts are ongoing or should be initiated to overcome challenges? How can Space Robotics support use cases related to sustainability and planetary exploration? Which SDGs relate to sustainability in Space Robotics? Community: How could I get information about […]