WMF Future Show

You will be able to watch live matches between professional Dronesoccer teams, who will be at BolognaFiere from 4 to 6 June: a unique show that returns for the second consecutive year exclusively at WMF!

An area dedicated to WMF participants will be equipped, where you can personally test the innovative e-sport, led by the FIDA team, Federation of International Dronesoccer Association.

On the first two days of WMF, the arena is yours! On June 4th and 5th, you'll be able to rent and personally pilot combat robots (non-destructive category) provided by I Robottari. A perfect chance for direct and engaging interaction with technology, in a safe and fun environment.

Friday, June 6th, get ready for the show! The Arena by I Robottari will host the CRIC - Combat Robots Italian Competition, the national destructive championship for Antweight robots (150g). Teams from all over Italy will face off with their fierce 'robot gladiators' in battles to the last chip!

You will meet humanoid robots in the Exhibition Area: machines capable of performing specific tasks and engaging in intelligent conversations thanks to AI.

You will be able to interact with technological prototypes designed to work alongside human colleagues, including high-performance quadruped robots!

One Love Machine, the band made entirely of recycled metal robots, will perform in the exhibition area with a tech music show.

An exhibition of prototypes created for international competitions, such as the Solar Challenge and the Rocket Challenge, which take place annually and involve the creation of these prototypes. They are designed and developed by students under the supervision of faculty members from the Department, who are active in relevant areas of interest. These prototypes are focused on addressing current technological challenges, such as reducing environmental impact, renewable energy, sustainable materials and processes, and digitalization.

To experience the driving of various competition vehicle prototypes, from two to four wheels, and to engage an increasingly larger audience in the activities carried out by its faculty, researchers, and students.

Faculty and, especially, Unibo students will interactively explain the principles of physics behind vehicle technologies, from design to production. All the projects involve numerous leading industrial partners, such as Ducati and Lamborghini.

A space that will involve key representatives from the automotive and aerospace industries, students, and university faculty, where important topics will be discussed, such as: university-industry collaboration, new technologies, and how these will help overcome the challenges faced by industry and society.