Physical AI in care: Robotics at the edge of social intelligence

This workshop brings together technology developers, academic researchers, and care practitioners to explore the promises and pitfalls of robotics in care. Through critical dialogue and practical insights, we examine how far robots have come in social and physical intelligence—and how far they still need to go to truly support human-centered care.

Speakers:

• Prof. Dr. Friederike Eyssel
  Bielefeld, Germany
  Professor at Universität Bielefeld, specializing in human-robot interaction and social robotics.
• Prof. Dr. Katrin Lohan
  St. Gallen, Switzerland
  Head of the Department of Mechatronic Systems at OST, focusing on robotics and mechatronic system development.
• Dr. Michael Früh
  Zurich, Switzerland
  CEO of F&P Robotics, a company specializing in robotic solutions for healthcare applications.
• Andrey Dashchenko
  Germany
  Product Manager at NEURA Robotics, working on advanced robotics technologies.
• Prof. Dr. Yulia Sandamirskaya
  Zurich, Switzerland
  Professor at ZHAW Life Sciences and Facility Management, researching robotics in healthcare settings.