The Robotics Challenge is entering its third round: From January 1st to May 15th, 2026, companies will develop innovative robotic solutions for the automated production of a hybrid wiring harness module. The aim is to replace manual work steps with automated processes – with a particular focus on cost-effectiveness, reliability, quality, and compliance with standards. The goal is to address current industry needs and showcase new automation concepts.

In the first digital information event, interested companies will receive a concise overview of the objectives, process, and framework of the Robotics Challenge 2026. The session is aimed particularly at organizations that are considering participation or are still in the decision-making phase. 

Note: A second digital information session will take place on November 24, 2025. The detailed task description, technical requirements, and evaluation criteria will be presented there.

The event is aimed at companies, research institutes and teams from the fields of mechanical engineering, robotics, control software, manufacturing technology, automation and artificial intelligence who would like to consider participating or receive initial information about the challenge.

The first information session for the Robotics Challenge 2026 took place on October 23, 2025. Over 30 participants from research, industry, and academia took the opportunity to learn about the new challenge – the automated production of a hybrid wiring harness module. The focus was on the challenge's objectives, the framework for participants, and an initial overview of the process and support provided by the organizing team. The recording and presentation slides from the event are now available for download.

The second information session will take place on November 24, 2025, and will focus on the technical details and evaluation criteria of the challenge.