The objective of this TEM is to lay the groundwork for an internationally coordinated research effort on the use of autonomous robotic systems in wind energy operations.

The meeting will bring together key experts to define shared challenges, opportunities, and research priorities across aerial, surface, subsea, and ground-based robotic platforms.
The TEM will move beyond general awareness by fostering focused discussion on practical barriers and enabling technologies including autonomy levels, communications, AI integration,
safety validation, regulatory frameworks, and multi-platform interoperability.

Participants will be encouraged to share insights on existing efforts and identify areas where collaboration is most needed.
As an ideal outcome, the TEM will:
• Define the scope and structure of a potential new IEA Wind Task on autonomous robotics for wind energy O&M;
• Produce a short briefing or roadmap outlining key technical challenges, coordination needs, and stakeholder roles;
• Establish links to relevant efforts across other TCPs and external initiatives;
• Identify early contributors and interested countries/institutions to support the Task’s formation and launch.
The intention is that this workshop serves as both a catalyst and convergence point, helping to align fragmented efforts & shape a long-term collaboration platform under the IEA Wind TCP.

 

More information coming soon