Dr. Glenn Mathijssen

Managing Director Alberts Products
Circus Group

Glenn Mathijssen leads Circus Group's Belgian operations and is responsible for the CA-A, the group's autonomous station for freshly prepared, nutritious protein shakes and smoothies. He is a Belgian engineer and entrepreneur who co-founded Alberts, an early mover in European food robotics, which is now part of Circus Group - the AI and robotics company behind the CA-1 autonomous robot kitchen. Glenn holds a PhD and Post-Doc in Robotics Engineering from Vrije Universiteit Brussel in co-tutelle with the University of Pisa and has published more than 25 peer-reviewed papers. He was named one of Belgium's 40 under 40 and chaired the EIT Food Alumni Board. His focus: AI-powered, sustainable food systems that make eating well the easiest option - anywhere, anytime.

Sessions

4 Sep 2026 – 13:15

Dream Stage (Hall 25)

45 min

Robots in the Kitchen and Home: From Task-Specific Tools to Humanoids

Exploration of emerging robotics form factors in the home: purpose-built systems for cooking and cleaning, integrated appliances with robotic capabilities, mobile assistants, and humanoids.
How robotics can support aging in place: assistance with daily food prep, monitoring, and household tasks while maintaining dignity and independence.
Risks and opportunities surrounding trust, safety, and acceptance as more physical automation enters intimate spaces, such as the kitchen.

Track: World of AI & Future of Tech

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