On June 18 and 19, 2026, the Arts et Métiers campus Arts et Métiers Lille hosted the 2026 edition of the National Days of Robotics Education (JNER), preceded by the Day for Young Robotics Educators (JJER) on June 17. Organized by LISPEN on behalf of the CNRS Robotics Research Group (GDR), the event brought together educators, researchers, industry representatives, and academic stakeholders to discuss the challenges of robotics education.
National Robotics Education Days: A Look Back at the 2026 Event in Lille
In June 2026, the Arts et Métiers campus Arts et Métiers Lille hosted the CNRS Robotics Research Group (GDR) for the National Robotics Education Days (JNER) and the Young Robotics Educators’Day (JJER)—threedays dedicated to the challenges of robotics education.
A day dedicated to the next generation of teachers: JJER
To kick off the event on Wednesday, June 17, the JJER was dedicated to welcoming and supporting new faculty members and doctoral students.
The day began with an orientation session for new colleagues, organized with the support of their mentor, Anne Spalanzani, and their sponsor, Pascal Vasseur, followed by presentations on educational sciences and the paths leading to the associate professor competitive examination.
The afternoon focused on practical exercises, with group work centered on instructional sequences, culminating in pitch sessions at the end of the day. This collaborative approach allowed participants to gain hands-on experience with the challenges of teaching.
Two JNER Days Focusing on Educational and Technological Challenges
On June 18 and 19, the National Robotics Education Days took center stage with a program structured around the major current issues in robotics education.
These events are part of the objectives set forth by the GDR Robotique’s Priority Action – AP3 “Robotics & Education,” which aims in particular to
- Boosting education in robotics and through robotics from high school through doctoral studies
- Enhancing the Appeal of Robotics Research
Thursday, June 18: Teaching Methods, Innovation, and Feedback
Following an introduction by representativesArts et Métiers, the GDR Robotique, and LISPEN, the first day featured several thematic sessions.
The morning session addressed the teaching of robotics in the Arts et Métiers programs, the integration of AI into teaching practices, the integration of robotics into industrial management programs, and the role of platforms such as LISPEN’s “Agile Factory” in bridging the gap between teaching and research.
The discussion continued with a focus on concrete case studies: robotic platforms for education, virtualization for teaching ROS, and the integration of robotic sustainability issues into training programs.
The afternoon included a tour of the “Usine Agile ” (TIRREX) platform, followed by further presentations on innovative educational initiatives (development of an introductory lab for cable-based robotics), applied projects in healthcare (design of a robotic structure for a medical application), and an international initiative involving robotics education in Portugal in partnership with the University of Coimbra.
Several companies—Nyrio, Compliance Robotics, and Fanuc—were also on hand throughout the day to host activities at demonstration booths and immersive workshops.
Discussions between academics and industry representatives continued later in the day during a gala dinner.
Friday, June 19: The Link Between Education and Industry and Regional Competitiveness
The second day focused on the interactions between education, research, and industry through new presentations such as:
- the creation of an education/industry working group as part of AP3
- Proxinnov's feedback on training and support for the industry
- projects that integrate training, innovation, and regional competitiveness, led by the IRT Jules Verne
- as well as presentations by the event’s industry partners, Compliance Robotics and Nyrio.
The next session focused on feedback from hands-on robot modeling exercises in the ENIM engineering program, as well as a presentation on the CAD Robot software.
The event concluded with a review of JNER 2026, following three days filled with meaningful discussions and new opportunities for the community.
An event at the heart of developments in robotics education
The 2026 edition of the National Robotics Education Days provided an opportunity to take an in-depth look at changes in careers and teaching methods.
Against a backdrop marked in particular by the rise of AI, all of the presentations and discussions highlight the need to continually adapt training programs to address evolving technological and industrial challenges.
Supported by Arts et Métiers, AMVALOR, and Carnot ARTS, and with the participation of industry partners such as Niryo, JL Corp, Compliance Robotics, and Fanuc, the JJER and JNER 2026 provided an ideal framework for structuring robotics education.
