With the rapid advancement of robotics and automation worldwide, the remit of the International Federation of Robotics Research (IFR) has expanded enormously in recent years. "I am delighted to accompany this dynamic development as an 'ambassador for robotics' and to continue this successful work in the future," says Dr. Susanne Bieller. "One of my important tasks will be to ensure a better understanding of complex industry issues around the globe."

Bieller most recently spent five years as a project manager at the European robotics association EUnited Robotics. She holds a doctorate in chemistry and previously worked for seven years as Managing Director of the Flat Panel Display Group at the German Engineering Federation (VDMA) in Frankfurt. After completing her academic training, she worked in public relations and communications at the European Commission in Brussels.

As Head of the IFR Statistical Department, Dr. Christopher Müller is responsible for global industry data and analyses. In this role, the PhD economist is also responsible for the annual "World Robotics Report".

Gudrun Litzenberger. © IFR

Gudrun Litzenberger has headed the IFR Statistical Department since 2003 and the General Secretariat since 2008. Last summer, she was honored for her services to robotics with the Joseph F. Engelberger Award - the most important award in the industry worldwide. The jury highlighted her outstanding commitment as Secretary General and Head of the IFR Statistics Department. She has further developed world robot statistics and established the International Federation of Robotics as the voice of robotics worldwide.

The International Federation of Robotics represents more than 50 robotics companies, research institutions and national robotics associations from over twenty countries and was founded in 1987 as a non-profit organization. as