7+ hour, 12+ min ago  (624+ words) IFR International Federation of Robotics Case Studies / Industrial Robots G'del gantry robot masters extraordinary challenge 3 D concrete printing - a game changer? Affentranger Bau AG was founded by Markus Affentranger and is a purely family-run company, managed in the second generation…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (112+ words) But mass adoption as universal humanoid factory helpers or in private households will not happen within the near- and medium-term future. The 15th Five-Year plan sees the commercialization of humanoid robots rather towards the end of the plan's period. Wide adoption…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (340+ words) Fujiwara was selected as the 2026 Leadership winner for his decades of work advancing robotics, industrial policy and international collaboration. Little was selected as the 2026 Application winner for his role in expanding the practical use of robotics in manufacturing through end-effector…...

1+ week, 9+ hour ago  (362+ words) From left to right: Patrick Schwarzkopf (VDMA), Sun Zhiqiang (Risong Technology), Susanne Bieller (IFR) and Anja Schneider (Messe Munich) In the morning, the IFR delegation first visited Risong Technology Park, touring the company's Robot R&D Engineering Center and the…...

4+ week, 14+ hour ago  (579+ words) The robot density metric provides a uniform basis for comparison by relating the total number of robots used in a country to its economic size, as measured by its workforce," says Takayuki Ito, President of the International Federation of Robotics....

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (238+ words) Supporting the closing of the gender gap is one of the heartfelt activities of the IFR. In times of demographic change and an increasing lack of skilled workforce, economies around the globe cannot ignore a certain share of it. Moreover,…...

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (122+ words) Ensuring women contribute to the development of robotics is key to building future-ready industries: This is demonstrated by the success stories of IFR's 11 Women Shaping the Future of Robotics in 2026. This year's awardees are in alphabetical order: The IFR congratulates…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (345+ words) AI is transforming the field of robotics at a rapid pace," says Takayuki Ito, President of the International Federation of Robotics. Integrating AI into robotics enhances capabilities, increases efficiency and improves adaptability. This development is transforming AI from a supporting…...

3+ mon, 4+ day ago  (179+ words) AI is transforming the field of robotics at a rapid pace. Integrating AI into robotics enhances capabilities, increases efficiency and improves adaptability. There are currently several key sectors leading the way in integrating AI and robotics: The future of AI…...