Our esteemed partners from ICCS have made a significant contribution to the field of robotics with their latest paper presentation, within the prestigious European Robotics Forum 2024 that was held in Rimini, Italy on April, 13-15, 2024. Entitled “Optimization Framework of a Robotic Pick and Place System for Waste Sorting,” the paper delves into the realm of Cyber-Physical Sorting Systems. This groundbreaking study introduces an innovative framework designed to test and benchmark pick and place operations. The ultimate aim is to elevate the design efficiency of robotic-based sorting systems, thereby addressing critical challenges in waste management.