Technical Committee Clusters

The Robotics Foundation Cluster of IEEE RAS (Robotics and Automation Society) is a collaborative platform that fosters advancements in fundamental aspects of robotics research and technology. Comprising various subcommittees, about 80% of the IEEE RAS technical committees, it enables experts to exchange knowledge, develop standards, and promote innovation. Through conferences, publications, and workshops, the cluster facilitates networking among researchers, engineers, and enthusiasts worldwide. By promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, it accelerates the growth of robotics in diverse fields and educates the new generation of roboticists. The cluster's commitment to sharing cutting-edge research and best practices plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of robotics research and its impact on society.

TCs

• Aerial Robotics and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
• Algorithms for Planning and Control of Robot Motion
• Cognitive Robotics
• Computer & Robot Vision
• Digital Manufacturing and Human-Centered Automation
• Energy, Environment, and Safety Issues in Robotics and Automat
• Mechanisms and Design
• Micro/Nano Robotics and Automation
• Model-based optimization for robotics
• Multi-Robot Systems
• Robot Ethics
• Robot Learning
• Robotics Research for Practicality
• Soft Robotics
• Software Engineering for Robotics and Automation
• Verification of Autonomous Systems

Upcoming Activities

Robotics Foundation Cluster Forum at ICRA 2024

Robotics Foundation Cluster Forum at ICRA 2024

May 14th, 19:00-21:00, Location TBD

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Chair

Marcelo Ang

Cluster - Robotics Foundation - Chair

National University of Singapore
Singapore

E: mpeangh@nus.edu.sg

Website:
http://guppy.mpe.nus.edu.sg/~mpeangh/

Associate Chairs

Jen Jen Chung

cluster - robotics foundation - associate chair

The University of Queensland
St Lucia, Australia

E: jenjen.chung@uq.edu.au

Giuseppe Loianno

cluster - robotics foundation - associate chair

New York University
New York (NY), USA

E: loiannog@nyu.edu

The Automation Cluster promotes community inclusion in developing interconnected automation systems. Spanning from digital manufacturing to sustainable production automation, it emphasizes the essential links between academic research and industry applications. This ensures that innovative automation solutions have practical, real-world impact. The Cluster, by unifying various Technical Committees, propels automation research and applications. Our goal is to shape a more sustainable and efficient future by connecting academia and industry, utilizing the potential of automation technologies, and encouraging student participation. Together, we are striving to contribute positively to the future of automation.

TCs

• Agricultural Robotics and Automation
• Automation in Logistics
• Collaborative Automation for Flexible Manufacturing
• Digital Manufacturing and Human-Centered Automation
• Machine Learning for Automation
• Performance Evaluation & Benchmarking of Robotic and Automation Systems
• Robotics and Automation in Nuclear Facilities
• Semiconductor Manufacturing Automation
• Smart Buildings
• Sustainable Production Automation

Upcoming Activities

Automation Cluster Forum at ICRA 2024

Automation Cluster Forum at ICRA 2024

May 14th, 19:00-21:00, Location TBD

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Chair

Birgit Vogel-Heuser

Cluster - Automation - Chair

Technical University of Munich
Munich, Germany

E: vogel-heuser@tum.de

Associate Chairs

Angela Faragasso

Cluster - Automation - Associate Chair

University of Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan

E: Angelafar86@gmail.com

The Human-Centered Robotics cluster focuses on developing physically interactive robots and integrating human-robot cognitive capabilities. By uniting multiple IEEE RAS technical committees, it fosters interdisciplinary collaborations to advance human-centered robotics for an intelligent and connected society. Key themes include integrating human intelligence and robotic cognition through AI, machine learning, control, and cognitive sciences. The cluster emphasizes safe physical interactions with advancements in control, perception, and manipulation. Collaboration between experts from various robotics sub-societies, including haptics, telerobotics, medical robotics, wearable robotics, and biorobotics, is encouraged. Highlighting applications in healthcare, industry, manufacturing, and construction, the cluster showcases how robots enhance productivity, safety, and quality of life for a positive impact in our connected world. Join the cluster and learn how robots can learn from humans and how humans can adapt to robots, a closed-loop mutual interaction.

TCs

• Bio Robotics
• Haptics
• Human Movement Understanding
• Humanoid Robotics
• Human-Robot Interaction & Coordination
• Rehabilitation and Assistive Robotics
• RoboCup
• Robotic Hands, Grasping and Manipulation
• Telerobotics
• Wearable Robotics
• Whole-Body Control

Upcoming Activities

Human Centered and Lifelike Robotics Cluster Forum at ICRA 2024

Human Centered and Lifelike Robotics Cluster Forum at ICRA 2024

May 14th, 19:00-21:00, Location TBD

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Chair

Cecilia Laschi

Cluster - Human-Centered and Lifelike Robotics - Chair

National University of Singapore
Singapore

E: mpeclc@nus.edu.sg

Associate Chairs

S. Farokh Atashzar

Cluster - Human-Centered and Lifelike Robotics - Associate Chair

New York University
New York City, (NY) USA

E: sfa7@nyu.edu

Ann Majewicz Fey

Cluster - Human-Centered and Lifelike Robotics - Associate Chair

University of Texas
TX, USA

E: Ann.MajewiczFey@utexas.edu

TCs

• Automation in Logistics
• Aerial Robotics and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
• Autonomous Ground Vehicles and Intelligent Transportation Systems
• Marine Robotics
• Space Robotics
• Multi-Robot Systems
• Mobile Manipulation
• Safety, Security and Rescue Robotics

Upcoming Activities

Robots for Unstructured Environments Cluster Forum at ICRA 2024

Robots for Unstructured Environments Cluster Forum at ICRA 2024

May 14th, 19:00-21:00, Location TBD

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Chair

Associate Chairs

Georgia Chalvatzaki

Cluster - Robotics for Unstructured Environments - Associate Chair

TU Darmstadt
Darmstadt, Germany

E: georgia.chalvatzaki@tu-darmstadt.de

The Health and Medical Robotics Cluster is a collaborative initiative that brings together various Technical Committees (TCs) with specific expertise in different areas of health and medical robotics. These TCs, covering topics such as Rehabilitation and Assistive Robotics, Automation in Health Care Management, Cyborg & Bionic Systems, Neuro-Robotics Systems, Micro/Nano Robotics and Automation, Surgical Robotics, Telerobotic, Wearable Robotics, and Bio Robotics, meet regularly to promote interaction and cooperation. The cluster's purpose is to facilitate collaboration and synergy among the TCs, allowing them to work together effectively, share knowledge, and expand the scope of their efforts in advancing health and medical robotics technologies.

TCs

• Automation in Health Care Management
• Bio Robotics
• Cyborg & Bionic Systems
• Micro/Nano Robotics and Automation
• Neuro-Robotics Systems
• Rehabilitation and Assistive Robotics
• Surgical Robotics
• Telerobotic
• Wearable Robotics

Upcoming Activities

Healthcare and Medical Robotics Cluster Forum at ICRA 2024

Healthcare and Medical Robotics Cluster Forum at ICRA 2024

May 14th, 19:00-21:00, Location TBD

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Chair

Yasuhisa Hirata

Cluster - Healthcare and Medical Robotics - Chair

Tohoku University
Sendai, Japan

E: hirata@srd.mech.tohoku.ac.jp

Associate Chairs

Samer Mohammed

Cluster - Healthcare and Medical Robotics - Associate Chair

University Paris-Est Créteil
Vitry-sur-Seine, France

E: samer.mohammed@u-pec.fr