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SUMMARY:Panel 1 - From Humanoid Robotics Research to Startup Creation: The Role of Public Funding
DESCRIPTION:Moderators: \nGiorgio Metta\, Scientific Director\, Italian Institute of Technology\nCecile Huet\, Head of Unit\, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Excellence\, European Commission \n  \nParticipants: \nAlin Albu-Schäffer\, Professor\, Technical University of Munich (TUM); Director\, Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics\, German Aerospace Center (DLR)\nMarco Hutter\, Full Professor\, ETH Zurich\nAnna Valente\, Professor\, University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI)\nDaniele Pucci\, Chief Executive Officer\, Generative Bionics\nSerena Ivaldi\, Research Director\, Inria\, Head of the Human Centered Robotics Team (HUCEBOT)\nDavid Reger\, Chief Executive Officer\, Neura Robotics\n \n  \nDescription: \nAs part of ICRA 2026\, this panel highlights how long-term\, excellence-driven robotics research can translate into impactful industrial innovation. Recently\, the research on the iCub project contributed to the launch of Generative Bionics\, a startup from the Italian Institute of Technology. We trace the path from foundational research to startup creation\, through the case study of the European Commission’s funding of the iCub. Conversely\, Neura Robotics\, a German high-tech company also developing humanoid robots\, started as a direct industrial endeavor originating by its CEO. \nThe panel discussion aims to understand differences and investment strategies of these two cases\, for instance\, by highlighting the strategic role of “patient” investment in enabling the transfer of technologies from the academia to the market. Or\, vice versa\, whether VCs and direct industrial interest can support technological development at the forefront of technology sufficiently well. \nAlthough different in nature\, these two cases effectively addressed challenging technological problems and supported their transformation into innovative applications. Public funding helps de-risk early-stage research\, supports technology transfer\, and provides the time horizon required for disruptive ideas to mature beyond short-term market logic. By connecting public funding\, long-term vision\, and entrepreneurial execution\, our speakers’ experiences illustrate a viable pathway from science to application. \nThrough invited contributions and a moderated discussion\, the panel conveys a core message: to remain innovative and competitive\, continued investment in basic research is essential\, supported by stable mechanisms that translate frontier science into scalable innovation. Long-term investment is not a cost\, but a prerequisite for shaping the next generation of transformative technologies.
URL:https://2026.ieee-icra.org/event/panel-1-from-humanoid-robotics-research-to-startup-creation-the-role-of-public-funding/
LOCATION:VIECON – Hall A1
CATEGORIES:Daily Schedule,Panels
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SUMMARY:Panel 2 - Advancing Sustainability in Robotics: From Green Design to Real-World Impact
DESCRIPTION:Organizers \n\nBram Vanderborght\, Vrije Universiteit Brussel and imec\nBarbara Mazzolai\, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia\n\n  \nModerators and Speakers  \nSession 1 – Green Design (moderator: Bram Vanderborght) \n\nBram Vanderborght\, Vrije Universiteit Brussel and imec\nLudovic Righetti\, New York University\nBalakrishnan Shankar\, Amrita University’s\nSharath Chandra Akkaladevi\, Profactor GmbH\n\nSession 2 – Real-World Impact (moderator: Aude Billard) \n\nBarbara Mazzolai\, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia\nCecilia Laschi\, National University of Singapore\nMirko Kovac\, EPFL and Empa\nStefana Parascho\, EPFL\n\n\nDescription:  \nThe growing environmental impact of technological development\, together with increasing resource scarcity and energy demands\, makes sustainable design in robotics both necessary and urgent. As robots become more widespread across industries\, natural environments\, and everyday life\, their lifecycle—from material extraction to manufacturing\, operation\, and disposal—raises critical concerns. Tackling these issues is essential to ensure that the advancements of robotics aligns with global sustainability goals. To this end\, two complementary perspectives must be integrated: sustainable design\, which reduces environmental impact through recyclable or biodegradable materials\, energy-efficient systems\, and greener production processes; and robotic solutions for sustainability challenges\, where robots contribute to environmental\, social\, and economic domains such as ecosystem monitoring\, disaster response\, and precision agriculture. This dual approach underscores the role of robotics not only as a technological field but also as a key enabler of sustainable development. \nThis panel offers a platform to explore current trends for sustainability in robotics\, bringing together academic research and applications. It will highlight ongoing initiatives and strategies aimed at advancing more sustainable practices\, including circular design principles\, energy optimization\, responsible resource use and transparent lifecycle assessment methods. The discussion will also look ahead to future perspectives\, identifying emerging trends\, open challenges\, and opportunities for innovation toward measurable and comparable sustainability performance in robotics.
URL:https://2026.ieee-icra.org/event/panel-2-advancing-sustainability-in-robotics-from-green-design-to-real-world-impact/
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