➀ Takayuki Ito, a veteran of over 40 years in the robotics industry, is elected as the new President of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). He has a history with Fanuc Corporation, serving in various roles since 1981. Ito aims to continue the legacy of his predecessor, Marina Bill, and address the rapid changes in automation across industries. ➁ Jane Heffner, Vice President Global Sales at Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR), is appointed as the new Vice President of IFR. She brings over 20 years of experience in technology-driven industries, focusing on automation and robotics. ➂ The IFR, established in 1987, is a non-profit organization aiming to promote the benefits of robotics for productivity and quality of life.