History of the Institut de Robòtica i Informàtica Industrial

The Institut de Robòtica i Informàtica Industrial is a Joint University Research Institute participated by the Spanish National Research Council and the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Founded in 1995, its scientists have addressed over the years many research topics spanning from robot kinematics, to computer graphics, automatic control, energy systems, and human-robot interaction, among others. This book, prepared for its 25th anniversary, covers its evolution over the years, and serves as a mean of appreciation to the many students, administrative personnel, research engineers, or scientists that have formed part of it.