Call for Expressions of Interest – Workshops at the European Robotics Forum (ERF) 2027
On behalf of the Programme Committee, we invite you to submit your workshop proposal for the 18th edition of the European Robotics Forum, to be held from…
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Robotics news tagged Policy. 33 articles · page 2 of 2.
Senate vote leaves Cuba’s uncertain future at dangerous crossroads
With Congress again failing to curb US President Donald Trump’s authority over Cuba, the centre of gravity in US policy towards the island is shifting…
Hiroshi Fujiwara and Robert Little Win 2026 Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics Awards
JARA executive director and ATI co-founder are recognized for advancing robotics policy, collaboration, and practical manufacturing automation solutions.
Gradient-based planning for world models at longer horizons
GRASP is a new gradient-based planner for learned dynamics (a “world model”) that makes long-horizon planning practical by (1) lifting the trajectory into…
Euro, yuan unlikely to match US dollar as global currencies, Daniel Gros says
Daniel Gros is the director of the Institute for European Policymaking at Bocconi University. Previously, he served as an adviser to the European…
Proposed Chinese Robot Ban Is Latest U.S. Tech Sovereignty Move
The American Security Robotics Act, a bipartisan bill introduced in March by Senators Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Representative…
Germany unveils EUR 2B robotics manufacturing initiative
The German government announced a major investment program to support cobot adoption in SME manufacturing. The initiative targets 10,000 new deployments by…
A Full and Engaging Second Day at ERF2026
Day two of ERF2026 brought a packed agenda, combining high-level discussions, hands-on sessions, and vibrant networking across the robotics community. The…
What Military Drones Can Teach Self-Driving Cars
Self-driving cars often struggle with situations that are commonplace for human drivers. When confronted with construction zones, school buses, power…