Christophe Leroux received a PhD degree in Decision Theory from Sorbonne University. Senior researcher in AI for robotics, he is Manager of European Affairs at CEA. Involved in research projects, he coordinates RIMA project about creation of a network of Digital Innovation Hubs on Inspection and Maintenance of Infrastructures. He is member of the Board of Directors of euRobotics and adra associations managing the AI, Big data and Robotics research programme. He is scientific advisor of the APPROCHE association promoting robotics for handicapped people.  He is author of scientific papers on human robot interaction, ELS issues and support to innovation.