euRobotics Vienna Statement: A Call for Europe to Set Its Own Robotics Agenda
Link to summary: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lL3k9zhxN8TMvU2UI1J3rniJc-NhH0yJ/view euRobotics has published its Vienna Statement, calling on European policymakers, industry, researchers and investors to recognise robotics as a strategic technology for Europe’s sovereignty, resilience and competitiveness. Published in June 2026, the Vienna Statement highlights the essential role robotics can play in addressing some of Europe’s most pressing challenges, including food […]
Elisa Donati, when will AI robots become part of our everyday lives?
Copied from: https://ethz.ch/en/news-and-events/eth-news/news/2026/06/elisa-donati-when-will-ai-robots-become-part-of-our-everyday-lives.html Many AI robots appear intelligent as long as they operate in controlled environments. Neuroscientist and robotics researcher Elisa Donati explains why robots with real-world readiness require more than just fast software. Robots already perform a huge range of tasks: they work on factory floors, deliver parcels and clean our apartments. However, many […]
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EPFL launches shape-shifting robot GOAT: A breakthrough in adaptive terrain exploration.
Researchers from EPFL’s CREATE Lab, led by Josie Hughes, have developed GOAT (Good Over All Terrains) — a shape-shifting robot inspired by animals’ adaptability. GOAT can morph between a flat rover and a sphere, allowing it to drive, roll, and swim across various environments. This flexible design enables energy-efficient, versatile locomotion without limbs, setting a […]
Four SNSF Advanced Grants go to ETH Zurich researchers
Four ETH Zurich professors have been awarded SNSF Advanced Grants, receiving a total of 8.5 million CHF over five years. These grants, ranging from 1.9 to 2.7 million CHF per recipient, support top researchers and were introduced as a temporary measure after Switzerland lost access to ERC funding. This is the final round of SNSF […]