The European Robotics Week (ERW) was conceived at the European Robotics Forum (ERF) 2011 by the desire of the European Robotics community to bring robotics research and development closer to the public and to build the future Robotics Society. ERW2022 will take place on 17-21 November 2023. The Central Event will be held in Hannover, Germany. More info in the sections below.
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About the European Robotics Week
The European Robotics Week (ERW) was conceived at the European Robotics Forum (ERF) 2011 by the desire of the European Robotics community to bring robotics research and development closer to the public and to build the future Robotics Society. Since then and every year, the ERW has offered one week of various robotics related activities across Europe for the general public, highlighting the growing importance of robotics in a wide variety of application areas and the growing importance of skills in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
STEM subjects are increasingly becoming an important part of basic literacy in today’s knowledge society, and we need to continue developing and growing Europe’s future scientists and researchers to close a skills gap, which by 2020 will require us to have an additional one million individuals! ERW therefore aims at inspiring technology education in students of all ages to pursue careers in STEM-related fields.
Science education can no longer be viewed as an exclusive endeavour for future scientists or engineers. It has to engage in dialogue on science-driven societal issues, since only science-conscious citizens can make informed decisions.
Why Robots?
Simply because Robots occupy the minds of everyone. Tens of thousands of school children in Europe, who may have no interest in technical subjects, change their mind as a result of these essential interactions. The interaction with robots complements the overall teaching experience and helps to motivate young people of any age to learn not only the basics of STEM, but also to direct them on to an independent exploratory, self-motivated learning path.
Stimulating this key sector, especially through the youth and all grown-ups who want to join the many tours and events, has another, equally important effect: to raise awareness of the type of impact that robots can have in our society. Robotics provides a solution to many of the current and future societal challenges, such as: working in dangerous fields of work, or taking care of disabled and elderly people.
The robot ambassador of the ERW
The robot “Ari” from Pal Robotics is the ambassador of the Week as of 2021.
Years Established
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Latest News
ERW 2022 overview
Countdown to ERW 2022
Rethinking ERW
Call for hosting ERW 2022 – reminder
Call for hosting ERW 2022
ERW: active despite the pandemic
Call for hosting ERW 2022
ERW Central Event Bologna 2021 – event review
History of the ERW
The European Robotics Week, #ERW, celebrated its 10th edition at #ERW2020. The central event took place online and its theme was “Robotics For Humanity”. Watch the video showing the history of the ERW Central Events. The European Robotics Week Central Event has been organised every year since 2014.
ERW 2022
ERW 2021 (virtual)
ERW 2020 (virtual)
ERW 2019
ERW 2018
ERW 2017
ERW 2016
ERW 2015
ERW 2014
ERW 2013
ERW 2012
