What future for European robotics

Abstract

Europe is a world-leader in the production of robots. This industry is a key element of the digital transformation of our societies and economies that, combined with Artificial Intelligence (AI), will likely have a tremendous disruptive potential. To explore further the future of the European robotics industry and its related challenges, the Joint Research Centre organized a Science for Policy conference entitled “What future for European Robotics?”, bringing together recognized specialists from industry, academia and policy. This report presents the main conclusions that emerged from the conference.