Events

This workshop provides a critical retrospective and forward-looking discussion about an NSF-funded project that studied the science and engineering behind creating and controlling robotic puppets. The project explored multiple dimensions of the challenge, such as the sequencing and composition of controllers and the integration of meaning with kinematically and dynamically distinct systems. This effort required […]

In this workshop, we explore the unique challenges and opportunities that multi-agent systems (MAS) present for push manipulation of loose materials for site preparation and prefabricated assembly. Specifically, this workshop focuses on the planning and coordination of MAS for both push manipulation and modular assembly tasks, with an emphasis on decentralized approaches. Push Manipulation: Many […]

Precision agriculture techniques are essential for increasing crop yields while reducing environmental impact, particularly in the face of climate change effects. Commercial robotic solutions are actively being deployed to assist in agricultural tasks. However, autonomous robots are far from reaching their full potential in this domain. Fully autonomous robots can significantly impact precision agriculture by […]

This full-day workshop will showcase the cutting edge of research and practice in autonomous robotics for the management and control of wildland fire. Wildland fire management presents daunting challenges due to unstructured uncertainty, scale, and complex multiscale nonlinear interactions between the process and its environment. This workshop will bring together researchers and practitioners working to […]

In the past decade, research into medical robotics has surged, with thousands of academic papers published each year, and the field gaining ever-increasing attention. Despite this growing ubiquity in academic discourse, translation into real-world products remains relatively slow, with few breakthroughs reaching the clinical stage. Observing the last 10 years and looking ahead to the […]

Medical imaging plays a vital role in modern clinical practice, providing valuable information to physicians for diagnosis, image-guided surgeries, and more. Due to the high precision and reproducibility of robotic techniques, the involvement of robots can help overcome some limitations in conventional imaging methods, such as intra- and inter-operator variations. With the rise of machine […]

Teleoperation systems have benefited from their mechanical and technological components, physical connections between diverse human-machine interfaces, low-latency communication protocols, and advanced control strategies. However, this perspective often overlooks the nuanced aspects of human interaction and cognitive engagement in remote operation scenarios. This oversight can lead to suboptimal user experiences, increased cognitive load, and reduced operational […]

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 […]

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 […]