What a truly inspiring week it was at the 2025 IEEE/SICE International Symposium on System Integration (SII 2025) in Munich! From January 21 to 24, scholars, industry experts, and academics came together in a vibrant exchange of groundbreaking research, forging collaborations across the cutting edge of system integration in robotics. Our team was proud to contribute to the discussions with presentations on soft robotics and robot safety regulations, sparking valuable conversations with colleagues from academia and industry alike. A heartfelt thank-you goes out to the plenary speakers whose visionary insights set the tone for each day and energized us all. And let’s not forget the fantastic catering: the workshops and coffee breaks were elevated by exceptional food that nourished both body and mind. All in all, SII 2025 was a week of sharp ideas, new connections, and delightful culinary moments—what an amazing way to kick off the year!
