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Given huge public interest in robotics, the IFR has launched a series of positioning papers, aimed at providing information and IFR opinion on topical issues regarding robots and automation. Registration is required for the downloads. Please see also our World Robotics R+D Program for download.

The Impact of Robots on Employment, Productivity and Competitiveness

Positioning Paper - revised August 2026

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Artificial Intelligence in Robotics

Position Paper updated January 2026

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Humanoid Robots - Vision and Reality

Position Paper

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Collaborative Robots - updated version

Position Paper updated November 2024

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Next Generation Skills

Positioning Paper

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Robots in Daily Life - The positive impact of robots on wellbeing

Information Paper

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A Mobile Revolution - How mobility is reshaping robotics

Information Paper

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How Connected Robots are Transforming Manufacturing

Information Paper

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Robots and the Workplace of the Future

Positioning Paper

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