List of Competitions, Challenges and Events (in order of submissions)
IROS2018 Fan Robotic Challenge
Organizer: Fernado Martín Monar (Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain)
Organizers: Hyungpil Moon (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea), David Hyunchul Shim (KAIST, Korea), Si Jung Kim (University of Nevada, USA), Pascual Campoy (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain)
Industrial Robot Obstacle Race Competition
Organizers: Jesús Enrique Sierra García (ASTI, Spain), Felipe Espinosa (University of Alalá, Spain)
European Robotics League: Service Robots, Major Tournament
Organizers: Pedro U. Lima (Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal), Jordi Pages (PAL Robotics, Spain)
Program-A-Robot Challenge
Organizer: José María Cañas Plaza (Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Spain)
IROS Mobile Manipulation Hackathon
Organizers: Maximo A. Roa, (German Aerospace Center, Germany), Mehmet Dogar (University of Leeds, UK), Nikolaus Correll (University of Colorado, USA), Francesco Ferro (PAL Robotics, Spain), Carlos Vivas (PAL Robotics, Spain), Jordi Pages (PAL Robotics, Spain), Antonio Morales (Universidad Jaume I, Spain)
Minesweepers: Towards a Landmine-free World
Organizers: Alaa Khamis (General Motors, Canada), Mohamed Aboud (Hadath for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Egypt)
Humanoid Robot Application Challenge - Robot Magic
Organizer: Jacky Baltes (National Taiwan Normal University, ROC)
MathWorks Mini Drone Competition
Organizer: Lauren Tabolinsky (MathWorks, USA)
Autonomous Vehicles Event
Organizers: Christian Laugier (INRIA, France), Philippe Martinet (INRIA, France), Christoph Stiller (Karlsruhe Institute of Tecnhnology, D), Urbano Nunes (University of Coimbra, Portugal), Miguel Angel Sotelo (University Alcala, Spain)
List of Competitions, Challenges and Events (in order of submissions)
IROS2018 Fan Robotic Challenge
Organizer: Fernado Martín Monar (Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain)
Organizers: Hyungpil Moon (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea), David Hyunchul Shim (KAIST, Korea), Si Jung Kim (University of Nevada, USA), Pascual Campoy (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain)
Industrial Robot Obstacle Race Competition
Organizers: Jesús Enrique Sierra García (ASTI, Spain), Felipe Espinosa (University of Alalá, Spain)
European Robotics League: Service Robots, Major Tournament
Organizers: Pedro U. Lima (Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal), Jordi Pages (PAL Robotics, Spain)
Program-A-Robot Challenge
Organizer: José María Cañas Plaza (Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Spain)
IROS Mobile Manipulation Hackathon
Organizers: Maximo A. Roa, (German Aerospace Center, Germany), Mehmet Dogar (University of Leeds, UK), Nikolaus Correll (University of Colorado, USA), Francesco Ferro (PAL Robotics, Spain), Carlos Vivas (PAL Robotics, Spain), Jordi Pages (PAL Robotics, Spain), Antonio Morales (Universidad Jaume I, Spain)
Minesweepers: Towards a Landmine-free World
Organizers: Alaa Khamis (General Motors, Canada), Mohamed Aboud (Hadath for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Egypt)
Humanoid Robot Application Challenge - Robot Magic
Organizer: Jacky Baltes (National Taiwan Normal University, ROC)
MathWorks Mini Drone Competition
Organizer: Lauren Tabolinsky (MathWorks, USA)
Autonomous Vehicles Event
Organizers: Christian Laugier (INRIA, France), Philippe Martinet (INRIA, France), Christoph Stiller (Karlsruhe Institute of Tecnhnology, D), Urbano Nunes (University of Coimbra, Portugal), Miguel Angel Sotelo (University Alcala, Spain)
List of Competitions, Challenges and Events (in order of submissions)
IROS2018 Fan Robotic Challenge
Organizer: Fernado Martín Monar (Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain)
Organizers: Hyungpil Moon (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea), David Hyunchul Shim (KAIST, Korea), Si Jung Kim (University of Nevada, USA), Pascual Campoy (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain)
Industrial Robot Obstacle Race Competition
Organizers: Jesús Enrique Sierra García (ASTI, Spain), Felipe Espinosa (University of Alalá, Spain)
European Robotics League: Service Robots, Major Tournament
Organizers: Pedro U. Lima (Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal), Jordi Pages (PAL Robotics, Spain)
Program-A-Robot Challenge
Organizer: José María Cañas Plaza (Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Spain)
IROS Mobile Manipulation Hackathon
Organizers: Maximo A. Roa, (German Aerospace Center, Germany), Mehmet Dogar (University of Leeds, UK), Nikolaus Correll (University of Colorado, USA), Francesco Ferro (PAL Robotics, Spain), Carlos Vivas (PAL Robotics, Spain), Jordi Pages (PAL Robotics, Spain), Antonio Morales (Universidad Jaume I, Spain)
Minesweepers: Towards a Landmine-free World
Organizers: Alaa Khamis (General Motors, Canada), Mohamed Aboud (Hadath for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Egypt)
Humanoid Robot Application Challenge - Robot Magic
Organizer: Jacky Baltes (National Taiwan Normal University, ROC)
MathWorks Mini Drone Competition
Organizer: Lauren Tabolinsky (MathWorks, USA)
Autonomous Vehicles Event
Organizers: Christian Laugier (INRIA, France), Philippe Martinet (INRIA, France), Christoph Stiller (Karlsruhe Institute of Tecnhnology, D), Urbano Nunes (University of Coimbra, Portugal), Miguel Angel Sotelo (University Alcala, Spain)
As the results of the reviews, 14 proposals had been accepted for the Special Session at the 2018 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robot and Systems (IROS2018).
Each organizer collects at least 8 papers for each Special Session. They will be reviewed similar to the regular papers and only the accepted ones will be published in the IROS2018 Proceedings. The organizer will be invited to be the Chair of the Special Session and responsible for.
If the number of accepted papers is bigger than 8, papers will be allocated in two sessions and if necessary will be completed with regular papers of similar topic. Just in case that the number of accepted papers is less than 8, the papers will be reassigned to the other regular sessions according to the topic.
As the results of the reviews, 14 proposals had been accepted for the Special Session at the 2018 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robot and Systems (IROS2018).
Each organizer collects at least 8 papers for each Special Session. They will be reviewed similar to the regular papers and only the accepted ones will be published in the IROS2018 Proceedings. The organizer will be invited to be the Chair of the Special Session and responsible for.
If the number of accepted papers is bigger than 8, papers will be allocated in two sessions and if necessary will be completed with regular papers of similar topic. Just in case that the number of accepted papers is less than 8, the papers will be reassigned to the other regular sessions according to the topic.
As the results of the reviews, 14 proposals had been accepted for the Special Session at the 2018 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robot and Systems (IROS2018).
Each organizer collects at least 8 papers for each Special Session. They will be reviewed similar to the regular papers and only the accepted ones will be published in the IROS2018 Proceedings. The organizer will be invited to be the Chair of the Special Session and responsible for.
If the number of accepted papers is bigger than 8, papers will be allocated in two sessions and if necessary will be completed with regular papers of similar topic. Just in case that the number of accepted papers is less than 8, the papers will be reassigned to the other regular sessions according to the topic.
October, 1-5, 2018 Madrid, Spain
As a result of the reviews, 48 proposals have been accepted for the Workshops sessions at the 2018 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robot and Systems (IROS2018). The workshops will be held on Monday, 1st October and Friday, 5th October, 2018. There are 33 full-day workshops and 15 half-day ones. Morning sessions are from 9:00 until 13:30, with a half-hour coffee break at 11:00. Afternoon sessions are from 14:30 until 19:00, with a half-hour coffee break at 16:30 (times to be confirmed).
Registration is required for the workshops, through the IROS2018 registration website. The workshop registration gives you access to all workshops (and tutorials) on both workshop/tutorials days (1st and 5th October). However, you need to select the workshops (and/or tutorials) of your interest from the list on the registration site. (Also note that the workshops might be re-numbered for better consistency in the final program).
As a result of the reviews, 48 proposals have been accepted for the Workshops sessions at the 2018 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robot and Systems (IROS2018). The workshops will be held on Monday, 1st October and Friday, 5th October, 2018. There are 33 full-day workshops and 15 half-day ones. Morning sessions are from 9:00 until 13:30, with a half-hour coffee break at 11:00. Afternoon sessions are from 14:30 until 19:00, with a half-hour coffee break at 16:30 (times to be confirmed).
Registration is required for the workshops, through the IROS2018 registration website. The workshop registration gives you access to all workshops (and tutorials) on both workshop/tutorials days (1st and 5th October). However, you need to select the workshops (and/or tutorials) of your interest from the list on the registration site. (Also note that the workshops might be re-numbered for better consistency in the final program).
Societies Events
Calling All Students: Tapas Tour of Madrid
Many of you may have heard about the exciting night life in Madrid. It's one of the best in the world, and the Robotics and Automation Society has organized an event on Tuesday, 2 October, for those of you who would like to experience it!
In keeping with usual Spanish tradition, we will be exploring various tapas bars throughout the night - and they're open very late! Food will be covered by RAS, although you'll have to purchase your own drinks.
Availability is limited, so please be sure to sign up to reserve a spot. The event starts at 20:00. Further details will be provided later via email to those who have registered in advance.
Register here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/home?lx=zmxehuoDlGUK1-VLb5g_ng
RSJ Luncheon for Industry and Academia Collaboration
Tuesday, October 2, 13:30-14:30
MMCC, Room 4.L.3
This event provides a collaboration opportunity for industries and academia at lunchtime for anyone who attends IROS 2018. Each participant of this event will enjoy an introduction of products/prototypes available by exhibitors and opportunities for recruitment, as well as a lunch box (max 120).
IEEE/RAS Young professional/TC networking Event
Tuesday, October 2, 17:00-18:30
MMCC, Room 4.L.3
This event is open to attendees in the early stages of their career — young professionals and researchers. Chairs and Co-Chairs of the RAS Technical Committees will be available for informal conversation centered on new technologies in robotics and automation, future growth in the field, and how to get involved and contribute to RAS Technical Committee work.
Refreshments will be served! Come enjoy a snack and beverage, and meet some new colleagues!
Space is limited, so please register for this FREE networking event on-line: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/3a3a2c0493b64f81bbf3c7e11241275d
IEEE/RAS Women in Engineering Breakfast
Wednesday, October 3, 8:00-10:00
MMCC, Room 4.L.3
This breakfast provides the opportunity to foster discussion on the role of women in robotics and automation, inspire girls, and promote collaborations and initiatives to advance women in leadership. As the goal for this event is to be more than a breakfast for women, but a breakfast with women, men are more than welcome to participate and enjoy the discussion.
Space is limited, so please register in advance!
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/17e1c2c3940947919382b0cb185ce6ae
IEEE/RAS Lunch with leaders for Students
Wednesday, October 3, 13:30-15:00
MMCC, Room 4.L.3
This luncheon is open to student and young professional attendees offering the chance to meet and interact with Leaders from RAS and industry. Informal discussion over lunch will take place round table style. Join us for career advice, insights into where the field is headed, or general conversation to get to know Leaders in the field of robotics and automation.
Confirmed RAS Leaders to include: Wolfram Burgard, Torsten Kroeger, Venkat Krovi, Yasushi Nakauchi, Zhidong Wang, Tony Maciejewski, Raja Chatila, Nancy Amato, Hong Zhang, Jaydev Desai …. And more…..
Space is limited, so please register in advance!
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/048cd55eb7314057a3aad7e6e143df6f
SICE Luncheon Seminar
Wednesday, October 3, 13:30-14:30
MMCC, Room 4.R.5
In this event, several researchers give us their activity for anyone who attends the IROS2018. Each participant would enjoy their talks with a lunch box (max. 45).
Please visit the following HP to know the detail of seminar.
https://sice-si.org/iros2018-lunch-seminar_eng/
Student Scavenger Hunt – IROS 2018
Are you a student planning to attend IROS 2018 Madrid, Spain? Join the IEEE RAS Student Activities Committee for a fun photo scavenger hunt! Teams of 2-3 students will be emailed a super top secret list of objectives on the morning of 1 October. Throughout the conference, teams will then take pictures demonstrating they achieved each objective – ranging from shaking hands with RAS leadership, visiting local sights near the conference venue, to doing funny poses. Awards will be presented to teams which found the most items and teams with the most creative photos!
Who: Students attending IROS 2018
What: A fun picture scavenger hunt
When: 1-5 October 2018
Where: IROS in Madrid, Spain
Why: Because everyone needs a little fun!
If you already know a few other students attending, you can form a Team and register as a group. If not, please register yourself, and we will team you up with other enthusiastic roboticists. See you in Brisbane!
Register here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0cb766c0756a4684a0b03d719e45f32e
Workshop* on Robot Benchmarking for Commercial Use: What and How?
Monday, October 1, 14:30-18:30
Hotel Novotel Campo de las Naciones, room: Madrid C (nearby IROS 2018 venue)
In collaboration with Robotics Society of Japan, we are pleased to organize a meeting as a NEDO-RSJ workshop. There will be short talks and discussions about robot benchmarking. IROS 2018 participants who are interested in following activities are welcome. Giving short talks (10min TBC) are encouraged.
Activities: Robot research, engineering, potential user, competition participants (e.g., RoboCup, ARC, WRS), standard making and policy making.
Programs, and information will be posted to RoboPedia. http://robopedia.sakura.tv/
Registration needed! To register, please send your name, institution, e-mail address and short talk title (if applicable) to: yamamototmy@nedo.go.jp
(*) this is not an official workshop and privately held in conjunction with IROS 2018.