Represented by USE, the AEROSUB project was present at the 2026 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA 2026), held in Vienna, Austria, from 1 to 5 June 2026.
ICRA is one of the leading international conferences in the fields of robotics and automation, bringing together researchers, engineers, companies, and technology organisations from around the world to share the latest developments and discuss future challenges in the sector.
The participation of USE at the conference was an opportunity to present the AEROSUB project to the international robotics community and to engage with experts working in areas closely related to the project, including autonomous systems, marine robotics, artificial intelligence, and inspection and maintenance technologies.
During the event, AEROSUB was showcased as a Horizon Europe project focused on improving offshore wind farm operations through the use of autonomous aerial, surface, and underwater robotic systems. The project attracted interest from participants working on similar challenges, particularly in the areas of robotic autonomy, multi-robot cooperation, and the use of intelligent technologies to support offshore inspection and maintenance activities.
Some of the key topics discussed in relation to AEROSUB included:
- The use of autonomous robotic platforms to support inspection, maintenance, and repair operations in offshore wind farms.
- The coordination of aerial, surface, and underwater vehicles to perform complex tasks in challenging offshore environments.
- The development of tools to support maintenance planning and operational decision-making.
- The potential of robotics and automation to improve safety, reduce operational costs, and increase the efficiency of offshore wind operations.
Participation in ICRA 2026 also provided an opportunity to exchange knowledge with researchers and industry representatives, explore potential collaborations, and follow the latest advances in robotics and automation that may contribute to the future development of the project.
The event reinforced the relevance of AEROSUB within the growing field of autonomous systems for offshore renewable energy and contributed to increasing the project’s visibility among the international robotics community.
Read more about the event here.
