Special Session Ⅰ: Embodied Intelligence in Robot Locomotion
Session Chair: Associate Professor Longchuan Li——Beijing University of Chemical Technology, China
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Robot locomotion relies on its morphology, control method, and its interaction with the environment. This session aims to collect papers that show recent efforts to embodied intelligence in robot locomotion.
Topics of interest include but are not limited to:
Robot locomotion control
Robot locomotion modeling and analysis
Robot locomotion principles design
Robot and animal locomotion mechanism
Special Session Ⅱ: Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) in Intelligent Robotics and Systems
Session Chairs: Associate Professor Haipeng Wang——Northwestern Polytechnical University, China
Professor Zhouzhou Liu——Xi'an Aeronautical Institute, China
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The Special Session on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) within the context of Intelligent Robotics and Systems seeks to bring together researchers, practitioners, and experts from academia and industry to explore the intersection of robotics and interactive technologies. As intelligent robotics continue to evolve, the role of HCI becomes increasingly pivotal in shaping seamless and effective interactions between humans and machines. This special session aims to foster discussions on novel approaches, challenges, and advancements in HCI within intelligent robotic systems, with a focus on enhancing user experiences, collaboration, and overall system performance.
Topics of interest include but are not limited to:
Adaptive Human-Robot Interaction:
Personalized and context-aware interaction
Adaptation to user preferences and behaviors
Multi-Modal Interfaces:
Integration of speech, gesture, and haptic interfaces
Sensory fusion for enhanced communication
User-Centered Design for Robotics:
Design methodologies and principles for robotic systems
User experience evaluation and usability testing
Collaborative Robotics:
Human-robot collaboration in industrial and domestic settings
Safety considerations in collaborative environments
Social Robotics:
Emotional and social intelligence in robots
Applications of social robots in healthcare, education, and entertainment
Augmented and Virtual Reality in Robotics:
Immersive interfaces for teleoperation
AR/VR-enhanced user experiences in robotic applications
Ethical and Societal Implications:
Ethical considerations in robotic design and deployment
Societal impact and public perceptions of interactive robots
Cognitive Models for Human-Robot Interaction:
Cognitive architectures supporting natural interaction
Robot learning and adaptation through human interaction
Special Session Ⅲ: Autonomous Navigation
Session Chair: Professor Zheng Fang——Northeastern University, China
Keywords: Localization, Mapping, SLAM, Path Planning
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This Session will focus on autonomous navigation of various mobile robots, including ground unmanned vehicles, aerial vehicles, and underwater robots, etc. We will discuss cutting-edge theories and key technologies that can enable mobile robots navigate autonomously and intelligently in complex real environments.
Topics of interest include but are not limited to:
Visual/LiDAR SLAM
Localization
Motion Planning
Trajectory Tracking
Special Session Ⅳ: Visual Intelligence in Robot Localization
Session Chair: Associate Professor Huaidong Zhang——South China University of Technology, China
Keywords: Visual Simultaneous Localization, Scene Understanding with Vision, Multi-modality Analysis, Localization Robustness
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The Special Session on Visual Intelligence in Robot Localization aims to convene researchers, industry experts, and practitioners to delve into the pivotal role of visual intelligence in enhancing the localization capabilities of robots. As the field of robotics progresses, the integration of advanced computer vision techniques and spatial reasoning is becoming increasingly crucial for achieving accurate and efficient localization in diverse environments. This session seeks to highlight innovative approaches, challenges, and breakthroughs in the realm of visual intelligence, fostering collaborative discussions that can lead to transformative advancements in robotic navigation and positioning.
Topics of interest include but are not limited to:
Visual Perception for Localization:
Methods for 2D and 3D environment perception and Real-time visual odometry and mapping techniques
Localization and Scene Understanding:
Applications of Novel architectures for improving visual recognition and scene understanding
Robustness and Adaptability of Localization:
Strategies for robust localization in dynamic or cluttered environments and Adaptation to changing conditions and occlusions through visual intelligence
Localization in Unstructured Environments:
Challenges and solutions for localization in natural settings and simulation-to-real.
Sensor Fusion
Integrating visual data with other sensory inputs (LIDAR, IMU) and techniques for improving localization accuracy through multimodal sensor integration
Special Session Ⅴ: Unmanned Systems and Artificial Intelligence
Session Chair: Professor Xiaoru Song——Xi'an Technological University, China
Keywords: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Unmanned Ground Vehicles, Underwater Unmanned Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning
Special Session Information:
The combination of artificial intelligence and unmanned systems is an important trend in the current development of science and technology, involving applications in many fields, including unmanned vehicles, drones, robots and so on. The application of artificial intelligence has made unmanned systems more intelligent and autonomous, driving changes in various industries. With the continuous development of technology, there will be more innovative applications in the future, further improving the capability and efficiency of unmanned systems.
Topics of interest include but are not limited to:
Intelligent perception and understanding
Decision and path planning
Autonomous unmanned system control
Multi-agent system
Man-machine collaboration
Special Session Ⅵ: Dexterous Hands and Embodied Intelligence
Session Chairs: Professor Han Yuan——Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, China
Associate Professor Haoqi Peng——Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, China
Keywords: Dexterous Hands, Embodied Intelligence, Robot Control, Artificial Intelligence, Perception and Execution, Deep Learning
Special Session Information:
The combination of dexterous hands and embodied intelligence is an advanced research direction in the fields of robotics and artificial intelligence. As key actuators of robots, dexterous hands offer high precision and flexibility, enabling robots to perform complex tasks. Embodied intelligence emphasizes achieving autonomous control through the interaction of perception, action, and the environment. With technologies such as deep learning and reinforcement learning, embodied intelligence equips robots with autonomous perception and decision-making abilities, driving their wide applications in fields such as healthcare, manufacturing, and service. In the future, the further development of dexterous hands and embodied intelligence will make robots more intelligent, flexible, and better able to adapt to complex and changing environments.
Topics of interest include but are not limited to:
Dexterous hand design and control
Embodied intelligence and robot learning
Multimodal perception and manipulation
Reinforcement learning applications in dexterous hands
Human-robot collaboration and interaction