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In a new video by Rocking Robots, Dr. Werner Kraus, Chair of the European Robotics Forum 2025, discusses the Forum’s main themes. AI and humanoid robotics remain central, with a growing focus on Europe’s strategic positioning versus the US and China. Dr. Kraus highlights increased interest from industry, citing a recent survey showing demand for cost-effective humanoids—especially upper-body dexterous variants. Entrepreneurship and scaling robotics from lab to market are also prominent topics. Geopolitical considerations, including Europe’s autonomy in robot and military technology production, add further urgency to the discussions at this year’s Forum.
