Discussion on Humanoid Robotics in Croatia
Shaping the future of human-robot collaboration
About the Event
The humanoid robotics revolution is rapidly transforming how we work, live, and communicate. With the global market projected to reach €30 billion by 2035, humanoid robots are transitioning from laboratories to the real world — hospitals, schools, public spaces, and industrial facilities.
This conference, organized by the Ruđer Bošković Institute (as part of the EuroCC2 project), Vandri Robotics, and the Association of Multitasking Managers, brings together leading experts, academics, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers to discuss the transformative potential of humanoid robotics in the region.
The HARIS project (Humanoid Adaptive Reasoning and Interaction System) represents a joint effort to establish the first humanoid robotics center in Europe, aiming to create an ecosystem connecting research, industry, and education.
Conference Goals
Transformative potential
Present the transformative potential of humanoid robotics for the economy, education, and society.
Cutting-edge technologies
Introduce participants to state-of-the-art solutions and emerging technologies in humanoid robot development.
Concrete activities
Define concrete activities for humanoid robotics development in Croatia, the EU, and globally.
Practical demonstrations
Enable practical demonstrations with the Tonka robot and Vandri Robotics HRaaS platform.
Program
Conference Opening
Welcome speeches and introduction.
Humanoid Robots and Multimodal Intelligence
Integration of vision, speech, movement, and tactile perception in humanoid robots.
Autonomous Robotic Systems — Just a Few Years Away for Us?
Development and application of autonomous robots in real environments.
Humanoid Robots and AI — Robot Networks as Infrastructure or a New Kind
Connecting humanoid robots into intelligent networks for collaborative operation.
The First Humanoid Robotics Center in Europe
Presenting the HARIS project and the vision for a regional humanoid robotics hub.
Economic Perspective of Humanoid Robots
Economic potential and impact of humanoid robotics on the labor market and industry.
5th Symposium Robot Technologies and Applications
Presentation of the symposium and Drone Demo Convoy, Zadar, September 10–13, 2026.
Humanoid Robotics: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Way Forward
Interactive panel discussion on research priorities, industrial applications, regulatory frameworks, and collaboration opportunities.
Humanoid Robots in Action
Hands-on workshop with the Tonka robot — demonstration, behind-the-scenes, and Q&A.
Networking & Closing
Informal socializing, contact exchange, and closing remarks.
Speakers
dr. sc. Karolj Skala
Znanstveni savjetnik
Institut Ruđer Bošković
Tadej Slapnik
Direktor
Vandri Robotics
Akademik Bojan Jerbić
Akademik
HAZU
Prof. Stjepan Bogdan
Profesor
FER Zagreb
Anamarija Blažević
Saborska zastupnica
Hrvatski sabor
Tomislav Novic
Gradonačelnik
Grad Pakrac
Mario Čelan
Direktor
Educatorium
Robert Kuščar
Predsjednik
Udruga MM
Prof. Mario Valčić
Profesor
Sveučilište u Zadru
Krešimir Sever
Predstavnik
Ured za socialno partnerstvo
Ivana Kolar
Članica
Udruga MM
Prof. Zorislav Šojat
Moderator
IRB
Hands-on Workshop
Humanoid Robots in Action
An exclusive opportunity to interact with the Tonka robot and learn about the HRaaS (Humanoid Robot as a Service) platform.
- Live demonstration of the Tonka robot in a real environment
- Behind-the-scenes: how a humanoid robot works
- Q&A session with the Vandri Robotics development team
Development team
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