SS1: Towards Establishment of a Robot Design Methodology using 3D Printing Technology

SS2: Challenges in the integration of soft robotics

SS3: Reconfigurable Manipulation Robots

SS4: Real Space Service System

SS5: Robotic Teleoperation and Environmental Sensing

SS6: Human Assistive Technology and its Mechatronics Systems in Real World

SS7: Robotics and automation in the commercial aviation industry

SS8: Applied Field Robotics Through Machine Learning

SS1: Towards Establishment of a Robot Design Methodology using 3D Printing Technology

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Organizers:
Principal Organizer: Naoyuki Takesue, Tokyo Metropolitan University
Gen Endo, Tokyo Institute of Technology
Yusuke Ota, Chiba Institute of Technology
Takeshi Takaki, Hiroshima University

Abstract:
Robot prototyping and manufacturing have been done with parts based on traditional machining such as cutting, sheet bending, and die casting. The rapid progress of 3D printing technology in recent years has fundamentally overturned these methodologies. It can enable the development of lighter and higher-performance robots at a lower cost and in a shorter development time. On the other hand, 3D printed materials are lightweight but have low rigidity, and the parts are anisotropic.
In this session, we aim to establish a robot design methodology based on 3D printing technology and discuss the basic characteristics of 3D printing, the fastening of parts, and the robot system using these parts.

SS2: Challenges in the integration of soft robotics

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Organizers:
Principal Organizer: John Nassour, Technical University of Munich
Koichi Suzumori, Tokyo Institute of Technology
Koh Hosoda, Kyoto University
Federico Renda, Khalifa University
Gordon Cheng, Technical University of Munich

Abstract:
Soft robotics, which involves creating robots from highly flexible materials, offers several advantages, like adaptability and safety in human interaction and delicate environments. However, notable challenges currently hinder their broader implementation and effectiveness. While soft robotics holds great potential for revolutionizing fields ranging from healthcare to manufacturing, overcoming these challenges is essential for their broader adoption and integration into society. Continuous advancements in materials science, control systems, and manufacturing technologies will play crucial roles in addressing these challenges and realizing the full potential of soft robotics. The special issue sheds light on the works that address the challenges of integrating soft robots into society.

SS3: Reconfigurable Manipulation Robots

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Organizers:
Principal Organizer: Takuya Kiyokawa, Osaka University
Korbinian Nottensteiner, German Aerospace Center (DLR)
Maximo A. Roa, German Aerospace Center (DLR)
Kensuke Harada, Osaka University
Ismael Rodriguez, Agile Robots
Natsuki Yamanobe, Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
Cristian C. Beltran-Hernandez, OMRON SINIC X Corporation
Felix von Drigalski, MUJIN Inc.
Tasuku Makabe, The University of Tokyo

Abstract:
Manipulation robot systems today are expected to handle complex environmental changes in an agile and lean manner. Regarding the reconfiguration problem of robotic systems, which has been researched and discussed for over 40 years, this special session gathers researchers who research and develop reconfiguration technologies for any robot configuration regarding both hardware and software, such as modular, humanoid-specific, task-specific, and combinations of these configurations. Furthermore, this session provides an opportunity to discuss a promising future direction driven by novel technologies to drastically improve the generalizability of manipulation robots. The main topics of interest are practical technologies and methods to solve real problems in service or industrial robotics, particularly regarding reconfiguration methods for robot systems, and generalizable recognition, planning, and control methods in terms of tool selection, system structure, sequence, task, and motion for long-horizon manipulation. Our final goal is to link the results to systematize our scientific knowledge.

SS4: Real Space Service System

Code for paper submission on PaperPlaza: 35una

Organizers:
Principal Organizer: Kazuyoshi Wada, Tokyo Metropolitan University
Mihoko Niitsuma, Chuo University
Sousuke Nakamura, Hosei University
Kenichi Ohara, Meijo University

Abstract:
Recently, the integration of information technology, network technology, and robot technology has discussed from various point of view. This special session discusses on real space service system that served various services using IoT and robot technologies in the environments such as homes, offices, stores, nursing homes, hospitals, and etc. The main topics of interest are practical technology/theory to solve the real problems of the environments.

SS5: Robotic Teleoperation and Environmental Sensing

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Organizers:
Principal Organizer: Sarthak PATHAK, Chuo University
Hanwool WOO, Kogakuin University
Yusuke TAMURA, Tohoku University
Hitoshi KONO, Tokyo Denki University
Yonghoon JI, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Hiromitsu FUJII, Chiba Institute of Technology

Abstract:
Robot teleoperation systems are necessary for exploration of disaster sites, inspection, and unmanned construction. To effectively achieve teleoperation tasks, human operators of robots need the information of the surrounding environment and the robot itself. In this session, studies on robotic teleoperation are introduced from the aspect of remote visualization systems and sensing technologies that aim to supply in-situ information to operators in real-time.

SS6: Human Assistive Technology and its Mechatronics Systems in Real World

Code for paper submission on PaperPlaza: k9227

Organizers:
Principal Organizer: Daisuke Chugo , Kwansei Gakuin University
Sho Yokota, Toyo University Email: s-yokota@toyo.jp
Jin-Hua She, Tokyo University of Technology

Abstract:
This special session is proposed by Technical Committee of Human Factors, IES, IEEE.
This special session will discuss mechatronics technology to realize human support systems in the real world. To realize human-assistive systems in the real world, it is necessary to solve problems unique to the real world (human safety measures, safe cooperative behavior between patient and robot, sensor noise) that cannot be solved by simulation alone. This special session will seek new knowledge on how to solve these problems and contribute to the practical application of human-assistive robots.

SS7: Robotics and automation in the commercial aviation industry

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Organizers:
Principal Organizer: Tipusultan Guntaguli, Emirates Group IT Innovation
Ahmed Elwaly, Emirates Group IT Innovation
Erhamah Alsuwaidi, Emirates Group IT Innovation
J. Rogelio Guadarrama Olvera, Technical University of Munich
Gordon Cheng, Technical University of Munich

Abstract:
The global airline industry executes more than 40 million flights annually by passenger and cargo aircraft. Such increasing demand requires a considerable effort in logistics, airport services, and ground operations. However, most of these tasks are still performed by skilled operators who bear high physical exhaustion due to the nature of the functions. e.g., luggage manipulation, aircraft and premises cleaning, safety inspections, etc. Many of these heavy tasks can be automated with current technology, opening significant opportunities for complex systems integration. This special session, with its potential to revolutionize the commercial aviation industry, will cover the research community's efforts to automate commercial aviation industry operations.

SS8: Applied Field Robotics Through Machine Learning

Code for paper submission on PaperPlaza: 615mq

Organizers:
Principal Organizer: Atsushi YAMASHITA, The University of Tokyo
Yuichi Kobayashi, Shizuoka University
Renato MIYAGUSUKU, Utsunomiya University
Shota CHIKUSHI, Kindai University
Jun Younes LOUHI KASAHARA, The University of Tokyo
Sarthak PATHAK, Chuo University

Abstract:
Robots today are gaining in popularity and complexity. At the same time, their tasks and environments are also increasing in complexity. Recent advances in machine learning have allowed us to bridge that gap and enabled robotics to present itself as a practical solution to several real-world problems. The proposed special session aims to promote research focused on, but not limited to, robotics with applications to the environment, construction, forestry, agriculture, mining, subsea, infrastructure, search, and rescue, among others - with emphasis on machine learning applications. Experimental robotics and works possessing both theoretical and practical significance will be promoted.