Joint AIOTI-one6G Webinar “6G Empowering Robotics” – Event Report
On June 19, 2025, AIOTI and one6G co-hosted the insightful webinar “6G Empowering Robotics”, exploring how 6G technologies will shape the future of robotics across various sectors. The event brought together leading experts to present the latest research, real-world use cases, and key technological advancements, all within the context of the IMT-2030 framework.
The webinar opened with welcoming remarks from Javan Erfanian, Senior Director of Strategy at the GTI Alliance, who emphasized the strategic importance of 6G in enabling next-generation robotic systems. He also introduced the speakers and skillfully moderated the entire session, guiding the discussion with insightful questions—both his own and from the audience.
The first keynote speaker, Professor Kaspar Althoefer of Queen Mary University of London, presented key highlights from the one6G White Paper “6G Empowering Future Robotics: Mapping Requirements and Advancements for the IMT-2030 Framework.” (Full paper available here)
Next, Luis Perez Freire, Chair of AIOTI’s Agriculture Working Group, addressed the transformative role of robotics and AI in agriculture. His presentation illustrated how advanced connectivity and automation are revolutionizing precision farming, resource management, and sustainable agricultural practices.
Srdjan Krco, AIOTI Management Board Member, followed with compelling real-world use cases from the EU-funded COMMECT project, demonstrating how 6G technologies enhance communication and coordination among robots across diverse operational environments.
The presentations culminated in a dynamic panel discussion, expertly moderated by Javan Erfanian. The panel explored both opportunities and challenges in integrating 6G into robotic systems, including the technological requirements and sector-specific applications.
In his closing remarks, Erfanian thanked the speakers, participants, and organizers, highlighting the collaborative spirit of the event.
This webinar marked an important step in aligning cutting-edge technological developments with practical applications, underscoring the critical role 6G will play in driving the next era of robotic innovation.
The presented slides
- Kaspar Althoefer’s slides (PDF available soon)
- Luis Perez Freire’s slides (PDF available here)
- Srdjan Krco’s slides (PDF available here)