The IEEE Robotics and Automation Society International Conference on Robotics and Automation (RAS ICRA) 2024 Bots & Bento competition, held from 13 to 17 May in Yokohama, Japan, was a groundbreaking event that showcased cutting-edge innovations in autonomous material handling systems as part of a hackathon with several international teams. Co-organized by the Technical … [Read more...] about Pioneering Innovation in Autonomous Robotics: IEEE RAS ICRA 2024 Bots & Bento Competition [Competitions]
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CYBATHLON 2024 The Third Edition: What’s New and What’s Different? [Competitions]
In the ever-evolving landscape of assistive technology and human–machine interaction, the CYBATHLON 2024 promises to be a groundbreaking event showcasing the latest advancements in the field of assistive technologies. The CYBATHLON 2024 aims to foster an even greater inclusion of people with disabilities in society. As we are on the road toward the next edition of this unique … [Read more...] about CYBATHLON 2024 The Third Edition: What’s New and What’s Different? [Competitions]
Autonomous Ground Navigation in Highly Constrained Spaces: Lessons Learned From the Third BARN Challenge at ICRA 2024 [Competitions]
The third Benchmark Autonomous Robot Navigation (BARN) Challenge took place at the 2024 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA 2024) in Yokohama, Japan and continued to evaluate the performance of state-of-the-art autonomous ground navigation systems in highly constrained environments. Similar to the trend in the first and second BARN Challenges at ICRA … [Read more...] about Autonomous Ground Navigation in Highly Constrained Spaces: Lessons Learned From the Third BARN Challenge at ICRA 2024 [Competitions]