emirates7 - Professor Ebrahim Al Hajri, President of Khalifa University of Science and Technology, emphasized the importance of the International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2024), hosted by the university in Abu Dhabi from October 14th to 18th.
He highlighted that the event reinforces Khalifa University's global reputation and positions Abu Dhabi as a key hub for research and innovation. In an interview with Emirates News Agency (WAM) ahead of the conference's launch, Professor Al Hajri stated that IROS 2024 attracts leading experts from around the world and promotes international collaboration. The conference serves as a platform to showcase the university's cutting-edge research facilities, innovative projects, and contributions to robotics, reaffirming its dedication to excellence in education and research.
Discussing the conference agenda, he mentioned, "The event is set to welcome over 10,000 participants and includes a series of lectures, technical sessions, workshops, and competitions centered around the theme 'Robotics for Sustainable Development.'"
Professor Al Hajri also highlighted Khalifa University's impressive research accomplishments, noting over 300 patents, 700 innovations, more than 8,000 published scientific articles, and 4,500 conference papers globally. The university is a leader in publishing research in top scientific journals, averaging 18.8 citations per publication, placing it among the highest globally.
IROS 2024 marks the 36th and largest edition of the conference, with over 4,000 research papers submitted from 60 countries. China leads the submissions with 1,029 papers, followed by the United States with 777, Germany with 302, and Japan with 253. The United Kingdom and South Korea each contributed 173 papers, while the UAE leads the Arab region with 68 research papers.
Professor Al Hajri emphasized that the conference provides a unique opportunity for international collaboration, allowing participants to share knowledge, explore emerging research trends, and forge partnerships that will drive the future of robotics and intelligent systems. He added that it is an excellent chance to attract some of the brightest minds in the field from across the globe.
He highlighted that the event reinforces Khalifa University's global reputation and positions Abu Dhabi as a key hub for research and innovation. In an interview with Emirates News Agency (WAM) ahead of the conference's launch, Professor Al Hajri stated that IROS 2024 attracts leading experts from around the world and promotes international collaboration. The conference serves as a platform to showcase the university's cutting-edge research facilities, innovative projects, and contributions to robotics, reaffirming its dedication to excellence in education and research.
Discussing the conference agenda, he mentioned, "The event is set to welcome over 10,000 participants and includes a series of lectures, technical sessions, workshops, and competitions centered around the theme 'Robotics for Sustainable Development.'"
Professor Al Hajri also highlighted Khalifa University's impressive research accomplishments, noting over 300 patents, 700 innovations, more than 8,000 published scientific articles, and 4,500 conference papers globally. The university is a leader in publishing research in top scientific journals, averaging 18.8 citations per publication, placing it among the highest globally.
IROS 2024 marks the 36th and largest edition of the conference, with over 4,000 research papers submitted from 60 countries. China leads the submissions with 1,029 papers, followed by the United States with 777, Germany with 302, and Japan with 253. The United Kingdom and South Korea each contributed 173 papers, while the UAE leads the Arab region with 68 research papers.
Professor Al Hajri emphasized that the conference provides a unique opportunity for international collaboration, allowing participants to share knowledge, explore emerging research trends, and forge partnerships that will drive the future of robotics and intelligent systems. He added that it is an excellent chance to attract some of the brightest minds in the field from across the globe.