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It is my pleasure to open this edition of our quarterly newsletter as we approach the end of 2025 - a year that has brought remarkable momentum, important breakthroughs, and renewed confidence to the global robotics community.
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IFR would like to give visibility and acknowledge Women in the Robotics industry that serve as a role model for the next generation. We will - once again - select a list of 10 women to officially award as “IFR's Women in Robotics: 10 Women Shaping the Future of Robotics” in 2026.
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IFR and IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (IEEE/RAS) are looking for applicants for the next IERA Award. The final takes place at ICRA on 4 June 2026 in Vienna. Submission deadline is 15 February 2026.
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The 2025 IERA Award goes to OTTO by Rockwell Automation for its pioneering achievement in developing the company’s autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). OTTO was the first company to build an AMR solution capable of transporting heavy loads in factories and operating in robot fleets larger than 100 units, setting a technological milestone in professional service robotics.
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The total number of service robots sold for professional use reached almost 200,000 units in 2024, marking a 9% increase. Staff shortages are a key driver for companies to use robots designed for trained professionals. At the same time, the growing elderly population is increasing demand for medical robots.
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Ainhoa Urtasun, Associate Professor at Universidad Pública de Navarra, received the first IFR Best Paper Award for her work on the introduction of robots in US manufacturing plants. Her key findings are that robotization creates new opportunities for employment and skill development in adopting plants and firms.
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World Robotics Market Reports - unique and valuable |
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Introducing IFR's Women in Robotics 2025
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The journey to robotics and welding (which are traditionally very male-dominated working environments) wasn't always easy or straightforward. In this post, I want to share about the foundation that started me on this journey, the support I encountered and the continuous effort it takes to stop doubting oneself.
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In the past, the market primarily focused on specialized robot systems that performed a single task really well at a low cost. Today, massive investments in multipurpose robots, mostly in the form of humanoid robots and with enhanced AI capabilities, can be observed.
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Service robots are quietly reshaping our daily environments. Once limited to factories or research labs, today’s robots are becoming part of hospitals, classrooms, and public spaces, working alongside people and supporting tasks that range from industry to research.
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Automation is a cornerstone of modern manufacturing - and it's entering a new era. While robotics continue to stabilize and scale production, AI-powered and software-driven solutions are unlocking new levels of adaptability and reach in previously unautomated areas.
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The past year presented formidable challenges for companies across the globe. Amid persistent geopolitical tensions, renewed tariff disputes, and macroeconomic volatility, business confidence waned, and investment decisions became more cautious.
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QNX recently unveiled new research exploring the evolving attitudes of global technology decision-makers towards the adoption and trust of robotics within the workplace. The study reveals a significant trend: a majority of technology leaders are expressing increased trust in robotics for essential functions within their organizations.
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The Joint International Conference of the XV International Conference on Mechanisms and Mechanical Transmissions (MTM) and the XXVII International Conference on Robotics (Robotics) will take place in Timişoara, Romania, October 15 – 17, 2026. Call for papers has been released.
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“Bakisto” could relieve supermarket and discount store employees from repetitive tasks, introduce higher levels of reliability into the baking process and reduce food waste.
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Rohlik, the leading online grocer in the Czech Republic and one of the largest online grocers in Europe, has automated order picking in its Prague fulfillment center using Brightpick.
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Decathlon was looking for solutions to be able to assist teammates in their daily tasks in stores. In addition, they wanted to provide more accurate data on inventory and save time on inventory work taking manually.
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19-21 January 2026
Orlando, FL, USA
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3-5 February 2026
Cintermex, Mty. NL, Mexico
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IFR International Federation of Robotics
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The International Federation of Robotics is the voice of the global robotics industry. IFR represents national robot associations, academia, and manufacturers of industrial and service robots from over twenty countries |
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