The DroneHub: a multi-environment testbed for sustainability robotics

As global progress stalls on the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, robotics has emerged as crucial for sustainability transformation. However, current testbeds limit robotics research by offering either controlled indoor precision or uncontrolled outdoor realism, creating a critical gap. We propose a sustainability-oriented testbed design framework emphasizing multi-environment representation, modular adaptability, and digital twins. Exemplified by the DroneHub, this approach bridges the lab-field divide, enabling experimentation that is vital for robust and responsible robotics aligned with global sustainability targets.