
BERLIN, GERMANY - OCTOBER 29: German Minister for Research, Technology and Aerospace Dorothee Baer (2nd R) looks on as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (R) steers DLR's humanoid walking robot TORO (TOrque-controlled humanoid RObot) during the launch of the so-called "High-Tech Agenda Germany" at the EUREF-Campus on October 29, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. The agenda aims to "attract skilled professionals, talents, investors and innovative companies" in order to increase the country's "economic strength, create new jobs and provide for greater independence" and is planned to focus on six key technologies, such as artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, biotechnology and climate-neutral energy generation. (Photo by Tobias Schwarz - Pool/Getty Images)

