The “Sustainability Leadership Recognition in Robotics” initiative has been launched to highlight and celebrate sustainability efforts within the robotics community. This session aims to inspire others by recognizing innovations that address sustainability challenges through robotics and acknowledging those who are leading the way in integrating sustainable practices into the development and deployment of robotic technologies.
Award winners
2026
The 2026 edition of the Sustainability in Robotics Recognition was presented during the European Robotics Forum 2026 which was held in Stavanger, Norway.
The recipients of the 2026 Sustainability in Robotics Recognition are:
- SeaClear2.0: Robotic and Participatory Solutions for Marine Litter Prevention and Remediation
- RECYSTREAM Robotics – Robotic Purification of Waste Streams for Circular Materials
- Shipshave – Using Robotics to Reduce Global Shipping Emissions Through Continuous Hull Efficiency
- Civic and Responsible AI Lab (CRAIL)
- Robomark – A Modular Physical AI Robotic Platform for Sustainable Road Infrastructure
- Bio-Hybrid Technology for Ecosystem Resilience
2025
The 2025 edition of the Sustainability in Robotics Recognition was presented during the European Robotics Forum 2025 which was held in Stuttgart, Germany.
The recipients of the 2025 Sustainability in Robotics Recognition are:
three start-ups:
- Savudra Oceans
- Trovador
- TRUST;
three R&D projects:
- RENEE Flexible Manufacturing for Circular Value Chains
- System Design of Autonomous Service Robots
- Circular Robotics for Sustainable Waste Management
and two sustainable robotics labs:
- Laboratory of Sustainable Robotics Empa and EPFL
- AI powered robotics for Safe and Efficient EV Battery Recycling
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