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SUMMARY:Novel Approaches for Precision Agriculture and Forestry with Autonomous Robots
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Room: 309 \nPrecision 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 providing mapping\, sensing\, or manipulation capabilities for crops and forests\, enabling fruit counting\, tree diameter estimation\, crop disease detection\, carbon sequestration quantification\, smart spraying\, and biomass estimation\, among others. \nThis workshop bridges industry and academia to discuss how to close the gap towards autonomous robots in agricultural and field robotics settings. Key topics include innovative forestry techniques for tree diameter and biomass estimation\, datasets\, semantic simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM)\, motion planning and navigation in cluttered environments\, crop inspections\, and applications. Attendees will gain insights into the latest research and developments at the intersection of precision agriculture and robotics from academic and industrial perspectives\, as well as the open challenges in the field and novel approaches to tackling them. \nThis workshop will also provide a forum for researchers beyond the agricultural robotics community to learn about this field\, encouraging them to apply their expertise in this challenging domain.
URL:https://2025.ieee-icra.org/event/advances-in-social-robot-navigation-planning-hri-and-beyond/
CATEGORIES:Sessions,Workshops & Tutorials
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T173000
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SUMMARY:Block by Block: Collaborative Strategies for Multi-agent Robotic Construction
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Room: 315 \nIn 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. \nPush Manipulation: Many essential site preparation tasks are accessible to robots with general-purpose pushing tools. These tasks—such as mapping the material on the ground\, leveling the ground\, clearing debris\, and shaping loose materials like soil and gravel—are crucial before building can begin. This workshop will address the organization and coordination of MAS to carry out these tasks; by leveraging precise coordinated pushing actions\, robots will create a solid foundation for the construction process. \nModular construction: Modular construction\, where prefabricated units are assembled into larger structures\, offers a flexible\, scalable approach ideal for robotic systems. Coordinating a team of heterogeneous robots to efficiently execute these tasks requires sophisticated planning and scheduling algorithms. The workshop will address sequencing module placements and ensure seamless agent coordination\, utilizing bioinspired techniques and optimization strategies to enhance performance and scalability. \nThis workshop aims to equip participants with the knowledge and tools needed to advance the modular construction and site preparation field\, focusing on the latest state-of-the-art research. We emphasize the importance of formulating clear and impactful research questions\, as better questions lead to better research outcomes.
URL:https://2025.ieee-icra.org/event/block-by-block-collaborative-strategies-for-multi-agent-robotic-construction/
CATEGORIES:Sessions,Workshops & Tutorials
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T173000
DTSTAMP:20260504T095801
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SUMMARY:AQ²UASIM : Advancing Quantitative and QUAlitative SIMulators for marine applications
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Room: International Ballroom C (Omni Hotel) \nThis workshop introduces participants to open-source underwater robotics simulators\, highlighting their potential to lower entry barriers and accelerate research by providing cost-effective\, risk-free environments for testing and development. We will explore current tools and future directions to better support both academic and industrial needs in this challenging field.
URL:https://2025.ieee-icra.org/event/aq%c2%b2uasim-advancing-quantitative-and-qualitative-simulators-for-marine-applications/
CATEGORIES:Sessions,Workshops & Tutorials
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T173000
DTSTAMP:20260504T095801
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SUMMARY:Pulling the Strings on Creative Collaborations: A Retrospective on Puppetry\, Choreography\, and Control
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Room: 401 \nThis 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 a diverse team of researchers\, artists\, and industry professionals. \nParticipants will hear from the principal investigators and supporting researchers about the project’s outcomes\, new research directions\, and spin-offs that emerged from this unconventional approach. \nA highlight of the workshop will be a fun\, hands-on puppetry tutorial led by a professional puppeteer. This session will demonstrate how puppeteers design movement\, develop scores for puppetry plays\, and create meaningful performances using both scripted and improvisatory movements. \nThe workshop will also feature an interactive panel on current research collaborations at robotics labs that leverage the arts and interdisciplinary approaches across various use cases\, including music\, dance\, architecture\, and healthcare. \nStudent researchers will have the opportunity to present their work\, share ideas\, and network with like-minded researchers. The day will conclude with a summative breakout session\, where participants will synthesize the discussions and insights shared throughout the event. \nThis workshop is specifically targeted at interdisciplinary robotics researchers who are interested in collaborating with partners from the arts\, fostering connections that bridge technology and creativity.
URL:https://2025.ieee-icra.org/event/pulling-the-strings-on-creative-collaborations-a-retrospective-on-puppetry-choreography-and-control/
CATEGORIES:Sessions,Workshops & Tutorials
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T123000
DTSTAMP:20260504T095801
CREATED:20250213T185550Z
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SUMMARY:Nonverbal Cues for Human-Robot Cooperative Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Room: 301 \nHumans can perceive social cues and the interaction context of another human to infer internal states including cognitive and emotional states\, empathy\, and intention. This unique ability to infer internal states leads to effective social interaction between humans. Such unique ability is desirable for intelligent systems like robots\, virtual agents\, and human-machine interfaces to collaborate and interact seamlessly with humans in the era of Industry 5.0\, where intelligent systems must work alongside humans to perform a variety of tasks anywhere at home\, factories\, offices\, transit\, etc. \nThe underlying technologies to achieve efficient and intelligent collaboration between humans and ubiquitous intelligent systems can be realized by cooperative intelligence\, spanning interdisciplinary studies between robotics\, AI\, human-robot and -computer interaction\, computer vision\, cognitive science\, etc. \nThis workshop is dedicated to discussing computational methods for sensing and recognition of nonverbal cues and internal states in the wild to realize cooperative intelligence between humans and intelligent systems. Specifically\, we are interested in cognition-aware computing by integrating environmental contexts and multi-modal nonverbal social cues not limited to gaze interaction\, body language\, and para language. \nMore importantly\, we extend multi-modal human behavior research to infer the internal states of humans and to generate empathetic interactions between humans and intelligent systems. We gather researchers from different expertise\, yet have the common goal\, motivation\, and resolve to explore and tackle this delicate issue considering the practicality of industrial applications. We are calling for papers to discuss novel methods to realize human-robot cooperative intelligence by sensing and understanding humans’ behavior\, internal states\, and to generate empathetic interactions.
URL:https://2025.ieee-icra.org/event/nonverbal-cues-for-human-robot-cooperative-intelligence/
CATEGORIES:Sessions,Workshops & Tutorials
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T134500
DTSTAMP:20260504T095801
CREATED:20241206T193555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T150018Z
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SUMMARY:RAS Awards Ceremony and  ICRA 2025 Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Room: Hall A3 \nThe Awards Ceremony is open to ALL conference attendees. Please come and celebrate with your friends and colleagues!
URL:https://2025.ieee-icra.org/event/awards-lunch/
CATEGORIES:Daily Schedule,Homepage Feed,RAS Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T121500
DTSTAMP:20260504T095801
CREATED:20250414T143611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T145612Z
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SUMMARY:Science Communication Crash Course
DESCRIPTION:This event will be virtual and in-person. \nMeeting Room: 310\nVirtual Attendee Link: https://ieee.webex.com/weblink/register/ref77438adf6dc2099d709966bccce800 \nPresenters:\nSabine Hauert (University of Bristol and Robohub.org)\nEvan Ackerman (IEEE Spectrum)\nLaura Bridgeman (IEEE Spectrum) \nDescription: Interested in sharing your robotics research with a broader audience? \nEffective science communication is crucial. It bridges the gap between complex robotics concepts and diverse groups\, including policymakers\, business leaders\, and the general public. As a researcher\, honing this skill can not only improve your communication but also broaden your network and amplify the impact of your work. \nIn this concise tutorial\, top science communicators in robotics and AI will guide you on how to present your research clearly and succinctly to non-specialists. You’ll discover how to steer clear of hype\, select appropriate images and videos to showcase your work\, and get started with social media. We’ll conclude with tips from mainstream media on how to reach a wider audience with your story.
URL:https://2025.ieee-icra.org/event/science-communication-crash-course/
CATEGORIES:RAS Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T095801
CREATED:20250213T190934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T143508Z
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SUMMARY:Community Building Day Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Room: International Ballroom E&F (Omni Hotel) \nICRA 2025 invites you to the Community Building Day Dinner\, a celebration of our growing community\, shared commitment to robotics\, and the diverse lived and cultural experiences that enrich our efforts to use robotics for global good. If you would like to attend the dinner please register here.
URL:https://2025.ieee-icra.org/event/community-building-day-dinner/
CATEGORIES:Community Building Day,Daily Schedule,Homepage Feed,Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T095801
CREATED:20250509T154110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T154132Z
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SUMMARY:TC Telerobotics + TC Haptics Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Room: International Ballroom A&B (Omni Hotel) \nThe IEEE Robotics & Automation Society’s Technical Committees for Telerobotics (TCT) and Haptics (TCH) are hosting a joint meetup. If you are interested in haptics and telerobotics\, it is a great opportunity to network\, share ideas\, and connect with members across our communities. Light pizza and drinks will be provided. \nRSVP (limited places available): https://forms.gle/naEaq34U8Jfw8K2j6
URL:https://2025.ieee-icra.org/event/tc-telerobotics-tc-haptics-meet-up/
CATEGORIES:RAS Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T163000
DTSTAMP:20260504T095801
CREATED:20250325T171104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T171104Z
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SUMMARY:Robotics Pitch Competition
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URL:https://2025.ieee-icra.org/event/robotics-pitch-competition/
CATEGORIES:Stage Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T095801
CREATED:20250213T190934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T171808Z
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SUMMARY:Black in Robotics and Blacks in Technology Social
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Room: 310 \nPlease join Black in Robotics (BiR) https://blackinrobotics.org/ and Blacks in Technology (BiT) https://blacksintechnology.org/ for a networking social hour. There will be a short presentation on the mission of these organizations\, ongoing activities\, and how to become involved. Following the presentation we will have networking with refreshments. IEEE’s mission to foster technological innovation and excellence to benefit humanity requires the talents and perspectives of people with many disciplinary backgrounds. \nRegistration link (just to get an estimated number of participants; no payment):  https://forms.gle/BF267UPU7qoVREUR7
URL:https://2025.ieee-icra.org/event/black-in-robotics-and-blacks-in-technology-social/
CATEGORIES:Community Building Day,Daily Schedule,Sessions,Workshops & Tutorials
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T095801
CREATED:20250213T190934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T143656Z
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SUMMARY:LatinX in AI & Robotics
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Room: 401 \nLaunched in January 2018\, a group of leaders from academia\, industry\, and social impact sectors united to focus on “Creating Opportunity for LatinX in AI.” This initiative aims to elevate LatinX representation in AI and address the biases that permeate machine learning\, ultimately benefiting our communities. As the number of Hispanic and LatinX AI practitioners grows\, it is crucial that we have opportunities to share our work at global AI conferences\, unlocking opportunities for collaboration\, funding\, and career advancement. \nFor ICRA\, our specific goal is to enhance networking opportunities within the Latin American and Hispanic communities and broader community\, particularly in the fields of robotics and artificial intelligence\, and to foster greater engagement in these areas. IEEE’s mission to foster technological innovation and excellence to benefit humanity requires the talents and perspectives of people with many disciplinary backgrounds.
URL:https://2025.ieee-icra.org/event/latinx-in-ai-robotics/
CATEGORIES:Community Building Day,Daily Schedule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T140000
DTSTAMP:20260504T095801
CREATED:20250226T174122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T145453Z
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SUMMARY:Standards Networking Prize Competition and Introduction Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Room: International Ballroom D (Omni Hotel) \nCome have fun\, learn about standards\, and sign up for the Standards Video prize competition for a chance to win up to $6\,000! Teams of three will be tasked to create a short\, creative video at the conference about standards. More details about the video competition upon sign up. \nThe event session will take place on Wednesday\, May 21st at 12:00pm and will include lunch\, a brief presentation on Standards in Robotics and Automation\, and a live judging session of the top video submissions. All attendees of the event will also receive a free T-shirt!
URL:https://2025.ieee-icra.org/event/standards-networking-prize-competition-and-introduction-luncheon/
CATEGORIES:Daily Schedule,RAS Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T133000
DTSTAMP:20260504T095801
CREATED:20250226T174248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T133333Z
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SUMMARY:RAS-WiE Voices — Women shaping the future of robotics and automation
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Room: International Ballroom F (Omni Hotel) \nThe RAS-WiE Lunch provides a vibrant platform to celebrate and empower women in robotics and automation. The session will begin with a series of spotlight talks by the WiRA awards finalists. We will then have two presentations from distinguished female speakers\, sharing their experience as women researchers in robotics\, followed by a moderated discussion promoting interaction between speakers and the audience. The session will conclude with some words by the WiRA awards sponsors\, the announcement of the winners and allocated time for networking. This event fosters an informal and welcoming atmosphere for dialogue and connection. It is a unique opportunity to reflect on the impact of women in robotics\, celebrate their contributions\, and inspire future leaders.
URL:https://2025.ieee-icra.org/event/wie-lunch/
CATEGORIES:Community Building Day,Daily Schedule,RAS Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T121500
DTSTAMP:20260504T095801
CREATED:20250310T141857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T201138Z
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SUMMARY:Harnessing Learning\, Data\, Foundation Models and Open Source: How African Scientists are Advancing Robotics Research
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Room: 401 \nPlease join us on Wednesday\, May 21st for a forum showcasing robotics research and innovations in industry\, agriculture\, and education in Africa\, led by Africans and their partners. The event will feature keynote presentations from leading experts in the field\, along with lightning talks by authors presenting their research at ICRA. \nThis year’s focus will be on advancements in machine learning and efforts to foster collaboration and accelerate development by making code available openly. Our goal is to highlight the groundbreaking and innovative work taking place across the Continent\, as well as to foster knowledge exchange and networking opportunities for the scientific community in Africa and globally. \nCall for Participation: Spotlight Talks for ICRA 2025 Africa Forum\nWe invite presenters\, authors\, and researchers to give a 5-minute spotlight talk. This is a great opportunity to share late-breaking work or highlight already accepted papers. If you’re interested\, please fill out this form. https://forms.gle/su2RP1XyyJ6CppxM9\nThe deadline to receive submissions is April 30. \nDon’t miss out; let us know you’re attending by submitting this form\nhttps://forms.gle/9VxHomuVkXY8AZAq6 \nTo learn more about this forum’s schedule and speakers\, view the poster here >
URL:https://2025.ieee-icra.org/event/harnessing-learning-data-foundation-models-and-open-source-how-african-scientists-are-advancing-robotics-research/
CATEGORIES:Community Building Day,Daily Schedule,Forums
ORGANIZER;CN="Chinwe Ekenna%2C  University at Albany":MAILTO:cekenna@albany.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T130000
DTSTAMP:20260504T095801
CREATED:20250409T190917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T143501Z
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SUMMARY:Queer in Robotics: Building a Community and Generating Inclusive Guidelines
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Room: 310 \nDescription:  The Queer in Robotics event at ICRA aims to build an inclusive community for queer students\, researchers and practitioners. Queer in AI’s demographic survey reveals that most queer scientists in the robotics community do not feel completely welcome in conferences and their work environments\, with the main reasons being a lack of queer community and a lack of role models. Organizations like Queer in AI and Queer in Robotics have worked towards creating inclusive and welcoming environments for queer researchers\, yet the voices of marginalized queer communities—especially transgender\, non-binary\, and queer BIPOC folks—have been neglected in the broader research community. The purpose of Queer in Robotics’s event at ICRA 2025 is to create a safe and inclusive space for LGBTQIA+ researchers in robotics to promote their research. We aim to foster connections between queer researchers to facilitate the academic development of the queer research community\, who face unique barriers to both entry and success in robotics research. This workshop will produce a usable set of guidelines for robotics conferences to better include queer researchers in robotics. \nRegister Here >
URL:https://2025.ieee-icra.org/event/queer-in-robotics-building-a-community-and-generating-inclusive-guidelines/
CATEGORIES:Community Building Day,Daily Schedule,Sessions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T095801
CREATED:20250414T143236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T145424Z
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SUMMARY:SAC and Young Reviewers Program (YRP) Social Hour
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Room: International Ballroom F (Omni Hotel) \nRSVP Form \nThe Student Activities Committee (SAC) and Young Reviewers Program (YRP) have joined forces to create a memorable event to address some of the common questions that students have about the peer-review process and to connect the community. \nThese questions include: \n\nHow often do you receive shallow and poorly written reviews for your papers?\nHave you ever doubted the right way to review somebody else’s work?\nDo you really know everything about the review process of the conference/journal where you would like to submit your contribution?\n\nIf you are interested in learning more about these topics\, then the SAC and YRP Social Hour is the perfect event for you! \nThe Young Reviewers Program (YRP) is designed to help RAS members learn about the best practices in peer review. This event will provide information about RAS’s review process and offer guidelines for reviewing scientific papers. Both senior and junior reviewers are welcome to attend! \nAdditional time will be available for students to get to know each other and network\, which makes it easier to engage in thoughtful conversations on the future of robotics and automation during the remainder of the conference. \nThere is NO CHARGE for this event\, but space is limited. Register in advance!
URL:https://2025.ieee-icra.org/event/sac-and-young-reviewers-program-yrp-social-hour/
CATEGORIES:RAS Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T184500
DTSTAMP:20260504T095801
CREATED:20250226T170630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T165042Z
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SUMMARY:IEEE RAS Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Room: Sidney Marcus Auditorium \nCalling all Robotics and Automation Society (RAS) members\, and those interested in learning more about RAS! The RAS leaders want to connect with you at the upcoming RAS Town Hall. They will be present to discuss current initiatives and future programs\, and to hear your voice on the priorities of RAS and our community. More details to follow. \nAll in-person attendees of the Town Hall will be provided with a small RAS gift. \nView Presentation >
URL:https://2025.ieee-icra.org/event/ieee-ras-town-hall-2/
CATEGORIES:Homepage Feed,RAS Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T133000
DTSTAMP:20260504T095801
CREATED:20250226T170337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T135756Z
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SUMMARY:Young Professionals Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Room: International Ballroom E (Omni Hotel)\nEmpowering the Next Generation: IEEE Young Professionals Luncheon\nJoin us for a dynamic and engaging luncheon designed to empower the next generation of leaders in technology and engineering. This event provides a unique opportunity for IEEE Young Professionals to network with peers\, industry experts\, and thought leaders. Attendees will gain valuable insights into career development\, emerging technologies\, and strategies for professional growth. Enjoy a delicious meal while participating in interactive discussions and activities aimed at fostering innovation and collaboration. Don’t miss this chance to build connections\, share experiences\, and be inspired to take your career to the next level.		 \nFrom Tool to Threat? Generative AI and the Future of Robotic Research\n		As generative AI technologies rapidly evolve\, their integration into robotic research has ushered in unprecedented possibilities\, from accelerating simulation environments and optimizing control systems to enabling autonomous decision-making and human-robot interaction. However\, alongside these innovations arise critical concerns around transparency\, reproducibility\, ethical boundaries\, and the potential for misuse. The objective of the event is to discuss both the constructive and controversial roles of generative AI in robotics. Topics of discussion will include methodological integrity\, dataset biases\, synthetic data generation\, algorithmic accountability\, and the implications of AI-authored research. The event aims to have a critical reflection to chart a responsible path forward for integrating generative AI in robotics while safeguarding scientific rigor and societal trust. \nSPEAKERS \n																														 \nElena De Momi\, Full professor at Politecnico di  MilanoTitle of the presentation: “Gen AI in the medical robotics domain” \n\n\n					 Read Speaker Bio\n			\n			\n						\nElena received her MSc in Biomedical Engineering in 2002\, PhD in Bioengineering in 2006\, and she is currently Full Professor in the Electronic Information and Bioengineering Department (DEIB) of Politecnico di Milano. She is co-founder of the Neuroengineering and Medical Robotics Laboratory\, in 2008\, being responsible of the Medical Robotics section. IEEE Senior Member\, she is currently Senior Editor of the Int. Journal of Robotics Research\, Editor of the IEEE Robotics and Automation Magazine and Associate Editor of the IEEE Transaction on Robotics and Robotics and Automation Letters and of the IEEE Transaction on Biomedical Engineering. She has been Publication Chair and Co-Chair for IEEE ICRA 2019\, 2023 and 2024 and is Program Chair of IROS 2025. She is responsible for the lab course in Medical Robotics\, of the courses on Clinical Technology Assessment and Smart Hospital of the MSc degree in Biomedical Engineering at Politecnico di Milano and of the course in Healthcare Robotics and Active Ageing at MEDTEC (Humanitas University) and she serves in the board committee of the PhD course in Bioengineering and of the National PhD in Robotics and Intelligent Machines. \n\nElena received her MSc in Biomedical Engineering in 2002\, PhD in Bioengineering in 2006\, and she is currently Full Professor in the Electronic Information and Bioengineering Department (DEIB) of Politecnico di Milano. She is co-founder of the Neuroengineering and Medical Robotics Laboratory\, in 2008\, being responsible of the Medical Robotics section. IEEE Senior Member\, she is currently Senior Editor of the Int. Journal of Robotics Research\, Editor of the IEEE Robotics and Automation Magazine and Associate Editor of the IEEE Transaction on Robotics and Robotics and Automation Letters and of the IEEE Transaction on Biomedical Engineering. She has been Publication Chair and Co-Chair for IEEE ICRA 2019\, 2023 and 2024 and is Program Chair of IROS 2025. She is responsible for the lab course in Medical Robotics\, of the courses on Clinical Technology Assessment and Smart Hospital of the MSc degree in Biomedical Engineering at Politecnico di Milano and of the course in Healthcare Robotics and Active Ageing at MEDTEC (Humanitas University) and she serves in the board committee of the PhD course in Bioengineering and of the National PhD in Robotics and Intelligent Machines. \n																														 \nRachid Alami\, Senior Scientist at LAAS-CNRSTitle of the presentation: “Toward AI-enabled HRI: Human and robot are not equal” \n\n\n					 Read Speaker Bio\n			\n			\n						\nDr. Rachid Alami is Senior Scientist at LAAS-CNRS. He received an engineer diploma in computer science in 1978 from ENSEEIHT\, a Ph.D in Robotics in 1983 from Institut National Polytechnique and an Habilitation HDR in 1996 from Paul Sabatier University. He contributed and took responsibilities in several national\, European and international research and/or collaborative projects (ESPRIT: MARTHA\, PROMotion\, IST FP6 projects: COGNIRON\, URUS\, PHRIENDS\, and FP7 projects: CHRIS\, SAPHARI\, ARCAS\, SPENCER\, H2020: MuMMER\, France: VAP-RISP for planetary rovers\, several ANR projects). He is holding since 2019 the Academic Chair on Cognitive and Interactive Robotics at the Artificial and Natural Intelligence Toulouse Institute (ANITI) His main research contributions fall in the fields of Robot Decisional and Control Architectures\, Task and motion planning\, multi-robot cooperation\, and human-robot interaction. \n\nDr. Rachid Alami is Senior Scientist at LAAS-CNRS. He received an engineer diploma in computer science in 1978 from ENSEEIHT\, a Ph.D in Robotics in 1983 from Institut National Polytechnique and an Habilitation HDR in 1996 from Paul Sabatier University. He contributed and took responsibilities in several national\, European and international research and/or collaborative projects (ESPRIT: MARTHA\, PROMotion\, IST FP6 projects: COGNIRON\, URUS\, PHRIENDS\, and FP7 projects: CHRIS\, SAPHARI\, ARCAS\, SPENCER\, H2020: MuMMER\, France: VAP-RISP for planetary rovers\, several ANR projects). He is holding since 2019 the Academic Chair on Cognitive and Interactive Robotics at the Artificial and Natural Intelligence Toulouse Institute (ANITI) His main research contributions fall in the fields of Robot Decisional and Control Architectures\, Task and motion planning\, multi-robot cooperation\, and human-robot interaction.
URL:https://2025.ieee-icra.org/event/young-professionals-luncheon/
CATEGORIES:RAS Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T134500
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SUMMARY:Lunch with Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Room: International Ballroom F (Omni Hotel) \nAs a student or young professional attendee\, you will meet and interact with distinguished RAS leaders from academia and industry. The event will feature informal roundtable discussions over lunch\, which allows participants to receive career advice\, gain insight into the future\, or simply engage in general conversation to get to know pioneers in the field. \nDon’t miss out on this chance to elevate your networking experience and make meaningful connections with figures in the world of robotics and automation. \nThere is no charge for this luncheon; however\, space is limited. Register in advance at this link here. \nFollow the SAC on social media!\nInstagram: @ieee_ras_sac\nBluesky: IEEE RAS SAC at ieee-ras-sac.bsky.social\nX: @ieee_ras_sac\nLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/ieee-ras-sac
URL:https://2025.ieee-icra.org/event/lunch-with-leaders/
CATEGORIES:RAS Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T173000
DTSTAMP:20260504T095801
CREATED:20250324T142637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T174710Z
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SUMMARY:Panel on Future Opportunities & Challenges in Robotics
DESCRIPTION:Panelists: Michael Beetz\, Kostas Bekris\, Stephen Guy
URL:https://2025.ieee-icra.org/event/panel-on-future-opportunities-challenges-in-robotics/
CATEGORIES:Sessions,Undergraduate Outreach Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T163000
DTSTAMP:20260504T095801
CREATED:20250324T142548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T174612Z
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SUMMARY:Break/Graduate Student Panel
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://2025.ieee-icra.org/event/break-graduate-student-panel/
CATEGORIES:Sessions,Undergraduate Outreach Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T150000
DTSTAMP:20260504T095801
CREATED:20250324T142243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T174512Z
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SUMMARY:Successful Conference Attendance: Participate in Conference Activities
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://2025.ieee-icra.org/event/successful-conference-attendance-participate-in-conference-activities-2/
CATEGORIES:Sessions,Undergraduate Outreach Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T143000
DTSTAMP:20260504T095801
CREATED:20250324T142135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T174458Z
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SUMMARY:Successful Conference Attendance: Participate in Conference Activities
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://2025.ieee-icra.org/event/successful-conference-attendance-participate-in-conference-activities/
CATEGORIES:Sessions,Undergraduate Outreach Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T173000
DTSTAMP:20260504T095801
CREATED:20250213T190938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T145021Z
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SUMMARY:Learning Meets Model-Based Methods for Contact-Rich Manipulation
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Room: 412 \nThis workshop explores the challenge of enabling robots to autonomously handle complex\, contact-rich interactions. Traditionally\, model-based methods have provided structured frameworks for planning and control\, while recent learning-based methods have leveraged large datasets to achieve new capabilities. However\, these methods often overlook the structured insights that model-based approaches offer. \nAs robotics continues to evolve\, there is a growing need to integrate the adaptability of learning-based techniques with the precision and efficiency of model-based strategies. The workshop will bring together researchers to debate the future of dexterous robot manipulation and the roles of model-based optimization versus data-driven approaches. \nKey questions to be explored include: \n\nIs a structured approach still necessary for future robots\, or can expressive neural networks alone suffice?\nWhat role will model-based optimization play in the future of dexterous robot manipulation?\nHow can we effectively use limited data to train robots\, and should we impose more structure to enhance learning?\nWill the development of comprehensive robot datasets remain an open challenge?\nCan the integration of model-based and learning-based methods lead to more robust and versatile robotic systems?\n\nThe workshop will feature talks\, presentations\, and heated debates to evaluate how these approaches can be combined to enhance robotic autonomy and efficiency in contact-rich environments. Participants will critically examine whether traditional robotics techniques remain relevant in a field increasingly dominated by machine learning and discuss the skills and strategies needed to develop the next generation of intelligent robots.
URL:https://2025.ieee-icra.org/event/learning-meets-model-based-methods-for-contact-rich-manipulation/
CATEGORIES:Sessions,Workshops & Tutorials
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T173000
DTSTAMP:20260504T095801
CREATED:20250213T190934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T145004Z
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SUMMARY:Multi-Modal Sensing and Shared Control: The Future of Wearable Robotics?
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Room: 309 \nMulti-modal sensing and shared control are rapidly evolving fields that are pivotal to advancing the field of wearable robotics. This half-day workshop will delve into cutting-edge technologies that incorporate multiple sensing modalities—such as visual\, tactile\, and electrophysiological inputs—into wearable devices\, improving their adaptability and functionality. We will also explore shared control\, where users and robotic systems collaborate to enhance both user experience and performance across various applications\, from rehabilitation to personal assistance. \nBy integrating novel sensing modalities and biosignals within unified control architectures\, researchers have a unique opportunity to explore how to increase device autonomy while still enabling users to maintain a sense of agency and ownership. Participants will gain insights into the latest innovations and emerging trends in wearable robotics focusing on multimodal sensing and shared control\, showing how these technologies can improve device utility\, thereby enhancing quality of life for users.
URL:https://2025.ieee-icra.org/event/multi-modal-sensing-and-shared-control-the-future-of-wearable-robotics/
CATEGORIES:Sessions,Workshops & Tutorials
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T140000
DTSTAMP:20260504T095801
CREATED:20250324T141854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T174412Z
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SUMMARY:Successful Conference Attendance: Provide Ongoing Service
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://2025.ieee-icra.org/event/successful-conference-attendance-provide-ongoing-service/
CATEGORIES:Sessions,Undergraduate Outreach Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T153000
DTSTAMP:20260504T095801
CREATED:20250213T192454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T203222Z
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SUMMARY:Klaus Building Robotics Lab Tour 2
DESCRIPTION:Departure Time: 1:00 PM \nReturn Time: 3:30 PM \nCapacity: 15 \nTouring of the robotics labs at Klaus Advanced Computing Building (KACB)
URL:https://2025.ieee-icra.org/event/klaus-building-robotics-lab-tour-2/
CATEGORIES:Sessions,Technical Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T133000
DTSTAMP:20260504T095801
CREATED:20250324T141740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T174351Z
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SUMMARY:Successful Conference Attendance: Prepare Before Conference
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URL:https://2025.ieee-icra.org/event/successful-conference-attendance-prepare-before-conference/
CATEGORIES:Sessions,Undergraduate Outreach Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T150000
DTSTAMP:20260504T095801
CREATED:20250213T213015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T140152Z
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SUMMARY:Georgia Tech Hi-bay Robotics and Human-Augmentation Space 2
DESCRIPTION:Departure Time: 12:45 PM \nReturn Time: 3:00 PM \nCapacity: 45 \nGroup will be split in 3 and rotated through 3 lab areas:\n1) CAREN area\n2) Overground motion lab area\n3) Autonomous legged robotics area. Each area will host 15 people per time\, and 30 minutes per session
URL:https://2025.ieee-icra.org/event/georgia-tech-hi-bay-robotics-and-human-augmentation-space-2/
CATEGORIES:Technical Tours
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