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Robociety explores how robots can become part of our daily lives and what that means for society. The  overarching vision is to unlock the benefits that robots can bring to society - while proactively addressing the potential risks they pose. To achieve this, we approach the challenge from four distinct yet interconnected perspectives.

Since the 1960s, robots have played a key role in industry, improving welfare by taking over physically demanding and repetitive tasks. Over time, they have become more capable, thanks to advances in sensors, cameras, and control systems. Today, robots can safely work alongside humans in industrial settings and, to some extent, in large facilities like hospitals and airports.

AI beyond the digital realm

Chatbots already showcase the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence. Yet, this intelligence remains largely confined to the digital realm. Despite these advances, robots are still rarely seen in everyday settings. In homes, public spaces, and workplaces, they struggle to interact meaningfully with people. While digital systems like ChatGPT, Mistral, and DeepSeek have made human-computer interaction more natural, physical robots that can move, speak, and act still face major challenges in open, unpredictable environments.

The Robociety project is at the forefront of exploring both the technical and societal challenges involved in bringing AI into the physical world - through embodied robots that can move, speak, and act. This ambitious integration demands not only the development of robots capable of natural human interaction, but also thoughtful strategies to ensure their acceptance and integration into everyday life.

Odense and beyond

While Robociety is centered in Odense,  it is not limited to the local cluster. The project welcomes collaboration and insights from across regions and disciplines, benefiting from the proximity to a thriving robotics ecosystem without being geographically exclusive.