Hiroshi Fujiwara and Robert Little Selected for 2026 Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics Awards

May 04, 2026 The Association for Advancing Automation (A3), announced Hiroshi Fujiwara, Executive Director of the Japan Robot Association (JARA), and Robert Little, co-founder of ATI Industrial Automation, as the winners of the 2026 Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics Awards, the world’s most prestigious robotics honor.

Dr. Junho Oh elected as new President of KAR

Association Member

Feb 25, 2026 Dr. Junho Oh, Head of Samsung Electronics’ Future Robotics Office has been appointed as the 12th President of Korea AI & Robot Industry Association (KAR) on February 25.

50th Anniversary of SIRI

Association Member

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

Association Member

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.

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

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