RAS Events at IROS 2023

IEEE RAS Robotics Foundation Cluster Forum

Robotics Foundations and Future Challenges

Saturday, September 30 1-5pm (Note: this is one day before IROS officially begins)

Room 331, Level 3, Huntington Place

Chairpersons

• Marcelo Ang, National University of Singapore, Singapore
• Giuseppe Loianno, New York University, USA
• Josie Hughes, EPFL, Switzerland
• Jen Jen Chung, The University of Queensland, Australia

Speakers:

• Rebecca Kramer-Bottiglio, Yale University, USA
• Dawn Tilbury, University of Michigan, USA
• Aude Billard, EPFL, Switzerland

This is the second forum hosted by the IEEE RAS Robotics Foundation Technical Cluster. This forum will provide an opportunity for students to hear from distinguished researchers across the breadth of robotics, including plenary talks and panels that cover the foundations of a topic as well as a view to the future.

Early career research students are especially encouraged to participate in the forum.

There is no charge for this event; however, space is limited. Please register in advance.

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IEEE RAS TAB X SAC Dinner - For Student and Post-Doctoral Researchers

Saturday, September 30 6-8pmn (Note: this is one day before IROS officially begins)

Rooms 310A & 310B, Level 3, Huntington Place

Students and postdoctoral researchers attending IROS 2023 are cordially invited to the IEEE-RAS TAB (Technical Activities Board) X SAC (Student Activities Committee) Dinner, an event that aims to foster community engagement between current/former Technical Committees (TCs) and students and postdoctoral researchers prior to IROS 2023.

Please Note: Students must be registered for the conference to attend this event. Seating is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

At this gathering, each TC will be seated at designated tables, which provides a unique opportunity to interact and engage with your preferred TCs. We are confident that this event will greatly enhance your understanding of the TCs and SAC.

Learn more about IEEE RAS Technical Committees here.

Learn more about the IEEE RAS Student Activities Committee (SAC) here.

There is no charge for this event; however, space is limited. Please register in advance.

We look forward to sharing this special moment with you.

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IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (RAS) Town Hall

Sunday, October 1, 5-6pm 

(Directly after the conclusion of the first day of Workshops/Tutorials and immediately before the Welcome Reception)

Room 310A/B, Level 3, Huntington Place

Calling all Robotics and Automation Society (RAS) members, and those interested in learning more about RAS! We want to connect with you at the upcoming RAS Town Hall. RAS leaders will be present to discuss current initiatives and future programs, and to hear your voice on the priorities of RAS and our community.

RAS has many new initiatives in the works for our members:

• An expanded member support program to provide travel and registration support to authors and contributors of our flagship conferences.
• Expanded in-person and online career fairs and services to connect employers with members seeking careers in robotics and automation.
• The proposed launch of two new journals: IEEE Robotics and Automation Practice, to engage our growing community of practitioners, and IEEE Transactions on Field Robotics to engage the field robotics community.
• The empowerment of our Technical Committees (TCs) with greater autonomy and financial support.
• A restructuring of our conference programs to better respond to the needs of our rapidly growing and evolving community.

• The development of online educational content, from certified core curricula to advanced courses.

All in-person attendees of the Town Hall will be provided with newly designed RAS T-shirts!

The Robotics and Automation Society (RAS) oversees all activities related to the organisation of IEEE-RAS conferences and IEEE journals on robotics. The RAS Executive and Administrative Committees are composed of leading scientists from around the world who devote some of their free time for the benefit of our community.

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WIE Luncheon and Networking - Women Shaping the Future of Robotics

Monday, October 2, 12:30 - 2:00 pm

Room 310A (Level 3), Huntington Place

Join us for an interactive panel discussion and networking.

Pioneer women roboticists will share their insights on how one can navigate industry and academia, and on the role of women in bringing robotics to the real world! Also, don’t miss the chance to network with other roboticists!

Panelists:

• Andra Keay, Silicon Valley Robotics, USA
• Dawn Tilbury, University of Michigan, USA

The goal for this event is to be more than a luncheon with women. All are encouraged to participate and enjoy the discussion. 

There is no charge for this event; however, space is limited. Please register in advance.

For questions, please contact: ieee-ras-wie@ieee.org

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Social Hour hosted by RAS Student Activities Committee (SAC)

Monday, October 2, 6-8 pm

The Elephant Room, 439 E Congress St, Detroit, MI 48226

Join the RAS Student Activities Committee’s Social Hour to meet fellow student attendees, grab a snack and beverage, and make networking easier at the conference. Attending a conference as a student can be overwhelming, particularly if you are without an advisor, lab mates, or colleagues. Attending the SAC Social Hour before the conference starts will give you the opportunity to connect with others, which makes it easier to engage in thoughtful conversations on the future of robotics and automation during the remainder of the conference.

There is no charge for this event; however, space is limited. Please register in advance.

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Telerobotics and Haptics Joint TC Social Event

Monday, October 2, 6-8 pm

Room 338, Level 3, Huntington Place

The IEEE RAS Technical Committee on Telerobotics and the IEEE RAS Technical Committee on Haptics are happy to invite you to the Telerobotics and Haptics Joint TC Social Event at IROS 2023.

Join the event to meet fellow attendees interested in these topics while grabbing a snack and beverage. The leadership of the two Technical Committees will be present to discuss planned initiatives, answer your questions, and seek feedback from you on your ideas!

There is no charge for this event; however, space is limited. Please register in advance if possible.

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RAS Lunch with Leaders (LwL) — for Students and Young Professionals

Wednesday, October 4 - 12:30-1:30 pm

Huntington Place, Room 310A (Level 3)

As a student or young professional attendee, you will meet and interact with distinguished RAS leaders from academia and industry. The event will feature informal roundtable discussions over lunch, which allows participants to receive career advice, gain insight into the

future, or simply engage in general conversation to get to know pioneers in the field.

Don’t miss out on this chance to elevate your networking experience and make meaningful

connections with figures in the world of robotics and automation.

There is no charge for this luncheon; however, space is limited. Please register in advance.

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RAS WIE Diversity Cocktail Hour

Tuesday, October 3, 7-9pm

Firebird Tavern, 419 Monroe St, Detroit, MI 48226

Join the RAS WiE for an evening celebrating the strength in our diverse backgrounds and shared aspirations. Grab a snack and beverage and meet some of your colleagues, and network! 

There is no charge for this social event; however, space is limited. Please register in advance. Please note: drink tickets will be distributed at the event on a first-come, first-served basis.

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RAS Member Booth at IROS

Huntington Place, Exhibit Floor

The IEEE Robotics and Automation Society will again have a Member Booth at IROS. Please visit us on the Exhibit Floor, Booth 443. Come and meet the Staff, and get your questions answered about IEEE and RAS. Pick up your Member Ribbon, and perhaps meet an RAS Leader. Hope to see you there!