IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems opens in Abu Dhabi

emirates7 - Professor Ebrahim Al Hajri, President of Khalifa University of Science and Technology, emphasized that hosting the 36th edition of the IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS) aligns with the university's mission and reflects its commitment to supporting the UAE Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031.

Welcoming delegates and participants to IROS 2024, which began on October 14 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), Professor Al Hajri commended the role of UAE stakeholders, the global scientific community, and regional researchers and academics in bringing such a prestigious international conference to Abu Dhabi. The event, themed "Robotics for Sustainable Development," will continue until October 18, 2024.

Professor Al Hajri stated, "This is a moment of pride for the UAE and for Khalifa University as we host IROS 2024 in Abu Dhabi. Through global events like this, Khalifa University aims to facilitate collaboration on advanced research, and we hope that delegates and participants will find opportunities for growth within the MENA region while contributing to the global innovation ecosystem in robotics and artificial intelligence."

On October 14, IROS 2024 featured nine tutorial sessions and 31 technical workshops, where researchers, scientists, and academics from universities, research institutions, and leading corporations worldwide engaged in discussions on various aspects of robotics technologies.

The conference also launched several global competitions and challenges on October 14, including the euROBIN Manipulation, the F1 Tenth Autonomous Racing Competition, and the IEEE/RAS Quadruped Robot Challenge (QRC). Additional challenges will take place from October 15 to 16, focusing on themes like robotic physical or athletic intelligence, remote navigation, manipulation, underwater robotics, and perception and sensing.

Among the 13 scheduled forums, the "Robots for Sustainability and Sustainable Robots" forum is set for October 15, while the remaining forums will run from October 16 to 18, with four forums each day.

Exhibits showcasing the latest advancements in sustainable robotics have garnered significant attention at IROS 2024. The conference will also feature poster sessions, keynote speeches, panel discussions, and networking events over the coming days, making it a key international platform for discussions on the future of robotics and AI.