Robotics Centre

Opening Joint Robotics Lab Robotics Centre University of Twente

We're pleased to open our new Joint Robotics Lab, where we bring the essence of the Robotics Centre to practice and combine research, education, and innovation in a vibrant new space.

Please celebrate this milestone with us and join the activities on November 10, 2026.

Programme

14:00 Walk-in
14:30 Welcome
14:45 Keynote by Dr Chiara Gabellieri

Chiara recently received the prestigious ERC Starting Grant of 1.5 M€ for her project Flytopus. Flytopus develops a soft, flexible aerial robot that can adapt to its environment to grasp, land, move, and perch on a wide range of surfaces.

She will share her insights with us in her keynote with the title: "Recent advancements and challenges in aerial robotic physical interaction"

15:15 Demo-time
16:30 Official Opening Joint Robotics Lab by Prof. dr. Gregor Halff

The official opening of the Joint Robotics Lab will be done by prof. dr. Gregor Halff, the President of the Executive Board of the University of Twente.

16:45 Drinks, demos and networking
18:00 End


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