Robotics Türkiye Platform was established

Turkish Informatics Foundation (TBV) established the Robotics Türkiye Platform. The platform started working to bring together institutions working in the field of physical artificial intelligence and robotics. The aim is to bring together existing solutions with the needs in the field.

The target audience of the platform is wide. Additionally, connections will be established between industrial organizations, robot manufacturers, integrators, startups, academia, investors and the public.

Robotics Türkiye Platform and Physical Artificial Intelligence

Physical artificial intelligence includes systems that perceive their environment through cameras and sensors. These systems also perform tasks in the physical world. For example, they are used in different sectors, from factories to warehouses, from hospitals to agricultural areas.

There are also institutions working in this field in Türkiye. However, it is not always easy for those who develop solutions to meet those who need these solutions. For this reason, the Robotics Türkiye Platform aims to improve inter-institutional cooperation and support the implementation of solutions.

What was said at the launch?

TBV Chairman of the Board of Directors Faruk Eczacıbaşı touched upon the transformation from the industrial revolutions to today. Eczacıbaşı said: "While the rules of this transformation are being written, we want Türkiye to take its place at this global table. We established the Robotics Türkiye Platform for this purpose."

Scientist known for his world-wide studies, Prof. Dr. Metin Sitti emphasized the importance of robotics. According to him, physical AI and robotics are not just a means of industrial automation. Moreover, Sitti defined this field as the basic building block of countries' economic and technological independence.

Sitti also said that Türkiye has a great advantage with its academic research, industrial infrastructure, young talents and entrepreneurial ecosystem. He stated that the platform will direct this scattered energy to the same target. Thus, research in the laboratory will be carried to factories, hospitals and global markets.

Figures in the Report and First Year Plan

Türkiye Robotics Ecosystem Report was also shared at the launch. The report was prepared under the sponsorship of Togg and with the contribution of nearly 30 experts. Accordingly, global robot demand has more than doubled in the last 10 years. In Türkiye, 3 thousand 194 industrial robots were installed in 2025.

The report reveals Türkiye's experience in the field of application and integration. It is stated that this knowledge is an important basis for developing component and robot production. At the same time, it is aimed to increase Türkiye's share in the global robotics market.

The first year of the platform's work will be shaped according to the needs of the members and developments in the ecosystem. Therefore, three main topics stand out:

Developing collaborations: Collaboration and pilot implementation opportunities will be created between corporate members, startups and solution providers.

Information and experience sharing: Meetings will be held with the participation of experts from home and abroad.

Dialogue with public institutions: Exchange of views with the public will be supported to address the needs and suggestions of the ecosystem.

The first year plan of the platform is based on these three topics. However, the details of the work will be clarified according to the needs of the members.