Reimagining robotics for sustainability
EPFL researchers are developing robots that either reduce their own environmental footprint or actively contribute to sustainability challenges such as environmental monitoring, precision agriculture, and infrastructure maintenance. Projects include edible and biodegradable aquatic robots, bio‑inspired environmental monitoring platforms, and construction robotics that use reclaimed materials. The work proposes a new discipline, Sustainability Robotics, that evaluates robots on technical, environmental, social, and economic impacts.
EPFL researchers are developing robots that either reduce their own environmental footprint or actively contribute to sustainability challenges such as environmental monitoring, precision agriculture, and infrastructure maintenance. Projects include edible and biodegradable aquatic robots, bio‑inspired environmental monitoring platforms, and construction robotics that use reclaimed materials. The work proposes a new discipline, Sustainability Robotics, that evaluates robots on technical, environmental, social, and economic impacts.
This research positions Switzerland as a leader in integrating AI‑driven robotics with sustainability, informing national AI policy and industrial innovation.
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