Revolution in robotics: RWTH Aachen sets new standards in AI!

Revolution in robotics: RWTH Aachen sets new standards in AI!

The first German Robotics Conference (GRC) will take place in Nuremberg on March 8, 2025. This important event is organized by the Robotics Institute Germany (RIG), in which RWTH Aachen is actively involved. Leading experts in robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) will gather to share current developments and research results. The conference will be held from March 13 to 15, 2025 and will offer a comprehensive program including lectures, interactive presentations and research and industry panels. In addition to the many program items, there are also exciting robotics demonstrations on the agenda, including the latest prototypes and applications.

With its participation, RWTH Aachen, which has published over 1,200 scientific publications in the last five years, is setting an example for the university's outstanding role in robotics research. With more than 70 major projects supported by the German Research Society (DFG), they are a driving force in the field of AI-based robotics. At the GRC, new research results will be presented, including, for example, learning algorithms for robots and resource-efficient coordination in robot swarms.

Key points and trends of the conference

A central topic of the GRC is current trends in robotics, which were identified in a trend study by Capgemini. Accordingly, 48% of companies surveyed worldwide are developing scenarios for AI-based robotics. In addition, 89% of investors see this technology as one of the top 3 technology topics for 2025. Part of the conference is dedicated intensively to research clusters, where topics such as multimodal learning, connected robotics and security and reliability will be discussed.

Among other things, innovative technologies such as the intelligent robot ball Fizzy and the Mini Wheelbot will be presented. In the interactive live demo area, participants can experience modern robotics technologies, including humanoid robots and assistant robots. The conference emphasizes the essential role of robotics in Germany as a technology location. Federal Minister Cem Özdemir highlights how important AI-based robotics is for the country's competitiveness.

RoboCup German Open 2025

The RoboCup German Open 2025 will take place parallel to the GRC, an event that is causing a stir worldwide and attracting more than 1,000 participants from over 40 major teams and 200 junior teams. The focus is on intelligent robots used in scenarios such as autonomous football and rescue missions. In this competitive environment, researchers and students show what is possible in robotics. The exchange of information and technologies is promoted here, which further strengthens Germany's competitiveness in robotics.

In summary, the first German Robotics Conference not only shows the progress in robotics research and development, but also the social challenges that make collaboration between humans and robots increasingly important.
The participation of over 200 scientists and leading companies promises an exciting exchange and many new insights into the future of robotics.