The 2023 EEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2023) begins today at Huntington Place, Detroit, Michigan. This year's theme, 'Next Generation Robotics', urges young and senior researchers to create a forum where the past, present, and future of robotics converge.
IROS 2023's program is a mix of theoretical insights and practical demonstrations designed to foster a culture of innovation and collaboration. Among the highlights are plenary sessions and keynote addresses by prominent figures in the field of robotics.
Plenary session and keynote speech
In the plenary session, Rice University's Marcie O'Malley will explore the realm of robots teaching and learning with human touch. Yuto Nakanishi from GITAI, Japan, will share insights on the challenges of developing space robots for lunar base construction. Carnegie Mellon University's Matt Johnson-Roberson will explore the shared history and convergent future of AI and robotics.
The keynote sessions are equally thought-provoking. On Monday 2 October, Sven Behnke from the University of Bonn, Germany will discuss the transition from intuitive immersive telepresence systems to conscious service robots, and Michelle Johnson from the University of Pennsylvania, USA, will discuss the journey towards more comprehensive rehabilitation. We are going to talk about it. robot. Rebecca Kramer-Bottiglio from Yale University, USA, will also share insights on shape-shifting soft robots that adapt to changing tasks and environments.
On Tuesday October 3, Kostas Alexis from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Norway will share his experiences from the DARPA Underground Challenge focused on resilient robotic autonomy. Serena Ivaldi from Inria, France, will discuss the transition from humanoids to exoskeletons, with the goal of assisting and cooperating with humans. Mario Santillo from Ford Motor Company in the US provides a glimpse into the future of manufacturing automation.
The series continues on Wednesday 4 October. Disney Research's Moritz Bächer (Switzerland) and Morgan Pope (USA) discuss the design and control of expressive robot characters. Tetsuya Ogata of Waseda University/AIST, Japan, will explore deep predictive learning in robotics to optimize models for adaptive perception and action. Finally, Teresa Vidal-Calleja from the University of Technology Sydney, Australia, talks about how to enhance the capabilities of robots through continuous spatial and temporal representations.
Competition
The competition section of IROS 2023 will be a space for innovation and creativity. The Functional Fashion Competition invites teams to design and demonstrate robotic clothing that is not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing. F1/10 Autonomous Racing sees participants build 1:10 scale autonomous race cars and compete to minimize lap times while avoiding crashes. The Soft Robotics Balloon Robots competition encourages building moving and swimming soft robots using balloons as substrates and exploring the rapid design and deployment of soft robotic structures.
Technical Programs and Demonstrations
IROS 2023's technical sessions and workshops/tutorials are designed to foster a rich exchange of ideas among attendees. Through presentations of cutting-edge research and innovative projects from around the world, these sessions provide a platform for researchers to share their findings, receive feedback and engage in meaningful discussions. Additionally, the demonstration section allows participants to get a first-hand look at advances in robotics by demonstrating working prototypes and models, bringing theory to life.
Participate remotely in IROS 2023 with Ohmni telepresence robots
For those unable to attend the conference in person, Ohmnilabs provided three Omni telepresence robots to enable participants to participate virtually. The telepresence robot will be active October 2-4 from 9 AM to 6 PM EDT. You can secure your time slot in advance through this link.
Telepresence robots allow you to:
- Tour the showroom and chat with exhibitors
- Interact with authors and other attendees during interactive poster sessions.
- Attend a plenary session or keynote address
You can check in real time here to see if any robots are available throughout the day.
Please watch our blog over the next few days for updates and results for the Best Paper Awards. And enjoy IROS 2023!
Daniel Carrillo-Zapata graduated with a PhD in Swarm Robotics from Bristol Robotics Lab in 2020. He is currently fostering a culture of “scientific agitation” to engage in a two-way dialogue between researchers and society.
Daniel Carrillo-Zapata graduated with a PhD in Swarm Robotics from Bristol Robotics Lab in 2020. He is currently fostering a culture of “scientific agitation” to engage in a two-way dialogue between researchers and society.