50th Anniversary of SIRI

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Jul 31, 2025 To commemorate SIRI’s 50th anniversary and preserve the legacy of Italian robotics, the Association initiated the publication of a dedicated book.

Joe Gemma selected as Engelberger Award Winner

Apr 10, 2024 The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) announced past IFR President Joe Gemma as the winner for leadership of the 2024 Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics Awards, the world's most prestigious robotics honor.

Dr. Jin-Oh Kim elected as new President of KAR

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Feb 28, 2024 Dr. Jin-Oh Kim, Founder and CEO of “Robots and Design Co., Ltd.” in South Korea, was appointed as the 11th president of the Korea Association of Robot Industry(KAR) on February 28, 2024.

In Memoriam: Prof. Rezia Molfino

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Aug 23, 2023 It is with great sadness that the robotics community bids farewell to Prof. Rezia Molfino. She passed away on August 19, 2023 at the age of 80.

Nelson Shea and Jeff Burnstein Selected for 2023 Engelberger Awards

Mar 09, 2023 — Ann Arbor The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) announced two longtime industry leaders as the winners of the 2023 Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics Awards, the world's most prestigious robotics honor: Roberta Nelson Shea, Universal Robots and Jeff Burnstein, Association for Advancing Automation (A3).

IFR Secretariat

The General Secretariat is responsible for the daily management of IFR and the coordination of all major activities, events and collaboration. The General Secretariat handles all questions regarding IFR membership.

Dr. Susanne Bieller

IFR General Secretary

Phone: +49 69-6603-1502
E-Mail: secretariat(at)ifr.org

Silke Lampe

Communication Manager

Phone: +49 69-6603-1697
E-Mail: secretariat(at)ifr.org