Europe is at a pivotal moment for robotics. Advances in artificial intelligence are transforming what robots can do—how they learn, adapt and interact with the real world. This is opening a new wave of opportunities with the impact being felt across sectors, from industry and services to healthcare, agriculture and manufacturing.
Manufacturing is one of the sectors where robotics can deliver major impact—but it is also a sector where AI, beyond robotics, can significantly improve automation, optimisation and customisation of production processes.
Facing an ageing workforce, rising global competition, and growing environmental and security challenges, European manufacturing competitiveness is under increasing pressure. Recent analyses, including Draghi (2024), have highlighted the importance of targeted industrial initiatives to help close Europe’s productivity gap. The rapidly evolving field of robotics offers a unique opportunity to propel the industry forward, with millions of jobs depending on its successful transformation.
To seize this opportunity, the Commission, working alongside Europe’s dynamic and innovative private sector, aims to deepen the integration between research excellence and industrial deployment, with a strong focus on end-users and SMEs.
This webinar will explore how industry and other stakeholders can contribute to shaping priorities for Europe’s robotics and manufacturing ecosystems. It will start with robotics as a cross-sector technology and then zoom in on how robotics and AI-driven solutions can support advanced manufacturing.
This session is part of a series of Apply AI sectoral webinars, focusing on a cluster of strategic sectors to explore practical applications, use cases, and the specific needs of the industries.
The event will be live streamed through our YouTube channel. More details below.
Agenda
27 January - 14:00-15:30 (CEST)
Moderator
Andrea Hak, Communications Expert, AI Office
Speakers
- Cécile Huet, Head of Unit Excellence in Artificial Intelligence & Robotics, AI Office - Unit CNECT A1
- Szabolcs Szekacs, Policy Officer, DG Grow
- Thibaut Jongen, Head of Industry Futures, ADRA
Topics
- Latest advancements in robotics and the Commission’s vision for the technology’s impact across sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, services and manufacturing
- How manufacturing can benefit from both software AI and physical AI to improve productivity, flexibility and customisation of production systems
- How to move from pilots to scalable deployment of AI-driven solutions, including robotics enabled applications, qualification, and integration challenges
- Support from the Commission in development and deployment and opportunities for private-sector engagement in defining Europe’s robotics agenda
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