This short paper has been prepared to introduce the topic of Robotics and the Blue Economy: Sustainable Growth in the Ocean Space, which is the chosen theme of the 2026 European Robotics Forum (ERF). This large annual event brings together experts from research and industry from across Europe to share ideas, create new connections and celebrate the best of robotics, one of th...

Wednesday 25th March 2026

The European robotics community will descend upon Birmingham’s International Convention Centre (ICC) in March 2027 for the annual European Robotics Forum (ERF).

The event brings together over 1,000 research and industry experts from across the continent to share ideas, create new connections and c...

Day two of ERF2026 brought a packed agenda, combining high-level discussions, hands-on sessions, and vibrant networking across the robotics community.

The day began with morning workshops, followed by a plenary session on industry policy and resilience, setting a strategic tone for the event. Poster sessions and coffee breaks throughout the day created space for inf...

ERF2026 kicked off with a full day of activity, setting the stage for collaboration and innovation in robotics. The morning focused on exhibition setup and registration, alongside lab tours and site visits that gave early arrivals a look into local research and facilities.

From the afternoon, the event came to life with the exhibition (13:30–17:00), Public Day, and ...

euRobotics General Assembly ratifies new President

Monday 23rd March 2026

The European robotics association euRobotics aisbl is proud to announce that it has a new president.