IEEE Robotics and Automation Society

Automation Research Spotlights

Welcome! We’re excited to have you here as we explore the latest advancements and discussions in the field of automation. Join us for insightful conversations and engaging content that will inspire and inform. Let's dive into the world of robotics and automation together!

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Past Events

Fri, 03 Jul
Manufacturing Data Science: from Predictive to Prescriptive Analytics
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03 Jul 2026, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm GMT+2
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What's the point of predicting the future if you don't know what to do about it? Prof. Chia-Yen Lee presents a practical framework for bridging predictive and prescriptive analytics in manufacturing — turning data into decisions that actually drive action.
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Fri, 06 Feb
Using Real Time Data Analytics for Operator Assistance and Enrichment of Digital Twins
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06 Feb 2026, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm GMT+1
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Professor Birgit Vogel-Heuser reveals how real-time analytics can bridge the gap between digital twins and human operators to create more resilient, adaptive industrial systems ready for Industry 5.0.
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Fri, 12 Dec
Towards a self-organizing swarming distributed personal manufacturing environment
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12 Dec 2025, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm GMT+1
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Join Prof. Fabio Bonsignorio as he unveils a bold vision for a self-organizing, swarm-driven, and distributed manufacturing future—where AI, blockchain, and personal fabrication converge to revolutionize how we design, produce, and customize everything from microchips to megastructures.
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Fri, 07 Nov
Sustainable Manufacturing Systems: Smart Planning and Operation for Energy-Efficient and Eco-Friendly Manufacturing
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07 Nov 2025, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm GMT+1
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Professor Jingshan Li explores cutting-edge methods for achieving sustainability in manufacturing through smart planning and optimization techniques that reduce energy consumption and emissions while maintaining productivity.
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Fri, 03 Oct
Industry 4.1: Intelligent Manufacturing with Zero Defects & Industry 4.2: Green Intelligent Manufacturing for Net Zero
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03 Oct 2025, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm GMT+2
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Fan-Tien Cheng reveals how Industry 4.1's zero-defect intelligent manufacturing evolves into Industry 4.2's green approach, accelerating the path to net-zero emissions by 2050.
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Fri, 04 Jul
New Approaches for Last Mile Delivery Management
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04 Jul 2025, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm GMT+2
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Discover how Professor Maria Pia Fanti's innovative research combines Digital Twin technology and autonomous robots to revolutionize last-mile delivery challenges in urban environments.
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Fri, 06 Jun
Closing the 100,000 Year “Data Gap” in Robotics
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06 Jun 2025, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm GMT+2
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Ken Goldberg reveals how real-world robot deployments and AI can help bridge the 100,000-year data gap between robotics and language models—unlocking the path to general-purpose robots.
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