IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) to Feature Advanced Robotics in Expo, Exhibit, & Robot Parade

The IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) is the world’s foremost event aimed at advancing the field of robotics. Live demos at the ICRA Expo (25+) and exhibit (140 exhibitors) deliver the latest in robotic technology from the world’s top experts and leading robotics organizations.

ICRA Expo

Wed., 21 May, 1 pm – 5 pm EDT
EMBARGOED UNTIL WED., 21 MAY
Georgia World Congress Center Exhibition Hall

Featuring, among others, the following research prototype robots being explored by major R&D units:

• Kid COSMO: A Humanoid Robot Movie Character (video) – A team from the University of California, Los Angeles, demonstrates COSMO, the humanoid robot developed for Netflix’s film The Electric State, which conveys expressive, character-driven behavior through motion and speech.
• Hopcopter – The Most Agile Jumping Robot (video) – Researchers from the City University of Hong Kong and HopTo Technology Co. showcase an innovative hybrid robot that both hops and flies efficiently.
• Major Tom (video) – Ground Control Robotics, in collaboration with researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology, reveal a five-link myriapod (Major Tom), which is a low-cost, all-terrestrial alternative for weeding, pest control, and agricultural data collection.
• Design of an Articulated Modular Caterpillar Using Spherical Linkages (video) – Researchers from the University of Notre Dame introduce an articulated modular caterpillar robot able to turn, lift body segments off the ground, and manipulate objects.
• Light Following Robophysical Space Rover With Closed-Loop Gait Strategies at Granular Slope (video) – A team from the Georgia Institute of Technology presents a robophysical rover model with a new gait capable of moving laterally while moving forward, enabling advancement over uneven terrain.

ICRA Exhibit

Tues., & Wed., 20 & 21 May, 9 am – 6 pm EDT; Thurs., 22 May 9 am – 5 pm EDT
Georgia World Congress Center Exhibition Hall

Featuring new robot prototypes from industry-leading organizations, including:

• AIDIN ROBOTICS (Booth 714; Bronze Partner) – Robotic sensors for physical interaction intelligence
• Bitcraze (Booth 131) – Autonomous drones
• Elephant Robotics (Booth 103) – Remote control of collaborative robots with an exoskeleton controller, bionic companion robot pets, and other innovative robotics solutions
• Enchanted Tools (Booth 530) – Mirokaï robots
• Flapper Drones (Booth 931) – Flight demonstrations of bioinspired flapping-wing drones
• Prensilia (Booth 903) – Robotic hands for use in prosthetic, industrial, and R&D applications
• PSYONIC (Booth 812) – Bionic hand for humans and robots
• Rainbow Robotics (Booth 811) – Dual-arm robot platform, which can be equipped with AI
• ROBOTIS (Booth 702) – Live teleoperation and pick-and-place operation
• WiBotic (Booth 930) – High-frequency, 1kW wireless charging infrastructure for a wide range of robotic applications
• XELA Robotics (Booth 832) – uSkin tactile sensors
• Xsens/Movella (Booth 920) – Cutting-edge motion capture technology for humanoid robots

Robot Parade

Thurs., 22 May, 3 pm EDT
Georgia World Congress Center Exhibition Hall A1 & A2

Full-scale robot parade features the above-mentioned robots and a selection of others from additional ICRA partners and exhibitors.

For more information or to register, visit icra.org.