How do we make a machine that indicates changes to its internal state, e.g., goals, attitude, or even emotion, through changes in movement profiles? That is, how do we build a machine that is fluent in body-language? This workshop will pose a possible direction toward such ends that leverages movement notation as a source for […]
This proposal responds to numerous requests over the past year, especially from the younger generation of aerial robotics researchers. Aerial robotics has undergone a pioneering evolution, continually expanding the boundaries of what is achievable in the skies. Today, we aim to celebrate and reflect on 25 years of transformative innovations, challenges overcome, and remarkable progress […]
Generating complex robot behavior requires reasoning simultaneously on both discrete, task-related decisions and feasibility of continuous motions. This problem is often referred to as Task And Motion Planning (TAMP). Research into TAMP approaches has proceeded for well over a decade, yielding key results and algorithms. Yet a prerequisite for such approaches is specification of the […]
The rapidly evolving field of cross-domain robotics, particularly amphibious systems, represents a frontier that bridges multiple research communities. This workshop aims to connect researchers studying enabling technologies—such as underwater SLAM and swarm control—with industrial experts developing robotic platforms and scientists utilizing these platforms to study natural environments. By bringing together these diverse groups, we will […]
The integration of robots into our daily lives depends on their ability to operate reliably and safely in complex, dynamic environments. Despite significant progress, achieving robust performance under uncertainty remains a major challenge. Real-time robust planning is computationally demanding, particularly for tasks such as whole-body control of multi-body robots or handling hybrid dynamics in contact-based […]
Over the past five years, significant progress has been made in deformable object (DO) manipulation, spanning breakthroughs in representation, simulation, and control, as well as the integration of machine learning and large models for improved perception. Despite these advancements, key challenges persist, particularly in developing a unified framework for DO representation across different domains. The […]
Recent advancements in soft robotic systems have led to innovative solutions across various space applications. These include enhancements in surface and aerial exploration, advanced maintenance and inspection techniques to extend the longevity of space infrastructure, and the development of materials and systems capable of withstanding extreme space conditions. Active research in this field includes inflatable […]
Autonomous robots must operate in real-time within dynamic environments, requiring robust performance across diverse scales. To achieve this, roboticists are increasingly leveraging heterogeneous deployments across edge and cloud infrastructures, while integrating and co-designing robotics algorithms for various computing hardware, including CPUs, GPUs, FPGAs, MCUs, and even custom accelerator ASICs (e.g., Neuromorphic processors). A key challenge […]
The workshop "Human-Centric Robotics for Telepresence" aims to explore the impact of telepresence robotics with a focus on enriching user experience and promoting societal well-being. This interdisciplinary event will emphasize the critical role of human factors in shaping robotic applications across industries, healthcare, and beyond. Participants will discuss how both technological and ergonomic insights can […]
As wearable robotic devices for human movement assistance and rehabilitation transition into real-world applications, their ability to autonomously and seamlessly adapt to varying environmental conditions and user needs is crucial. Lower-limb exoskeletons and prostheses, for example, must dynamically adjust their assistance profiles to accommodate different motor activities, such as level-ground walking or stair climbing. Achieving […]
This workshop will focus on bridging the gap between state-of-the-art innovation and industrial implementation for flexible manufacturing technologies. By bringing together a global community of manufacturing technologists from academia and industry, we aim to foster open discussions on shopfloor challenges, bottlenecks, and strategies to align future innovations with real-world implementation. The workshop will center around […]
Robots navigating through uncontrolled human spaces face many challenges due to the uncertainty of human behavior and the unstructured nature of environmental context and social rules. Social robot navigation combines planning with human-robot interaction and communication strategies to provide acceptable, context-dependent robot behavior. With recent rapid transformations in AI, social robot navigation is changing, and […]