Barbara Mazzolai Advocates for Sustainability Robotics to Reduce Technology's Environmental Impact

By Edd Gent · IEEE Spectrum · 2026-09-22

IEEE Spectrum reports that roboticist Barbara Mazzolai is championing a new research discipline focused on aligning machine design with ecological health. By drawing on her background in biology and engineering, the Italian Institute of Technology associate director aims to move

IEEE Spectrum reports that roboticist Barbara Mazzolai is championing a new research discipline focused on aligning machine design with ecological health. By drawing on her background in biology and engineering, the Italian Institute of Technology associate director aims to move