Oliver Kroemer’s research focuses on developing algorithms and representations that enable robots to learn versatile manipulation skills over time. By equipping robots with the ability to acquire new skills and adapt manipulations to novel situations, his work opens up a wide range of potential applications—from assisting the elderly and maintaining parks and public spaces to

Mary Ellen Foster's research focuses on developing artificial agents—primarily robots—that can engage in natural, face-to-face conversations with humans, similar to well-known examples like C-3PO or R2-D2. To achieve such seamless interactions, robots must be equipped to both interpret and produce a variety of social signals, including speech, facial expressions, gestures, and body language. This requires

More info will follow soon. This talk will take place as part of SCIoI member Svetlana Levit’s seminar “Selected Topics in Robot Learning,” which explores how advances in machine learning are helping robots operate in new environments, learn new behaviors, and adapt to changing conditions.

Giovanni Beltrame is a Professor in the Department of Computer and Software Engineering at Polytechnique Montréal, where he leads the Making Innovative Space Technology (MIST) Laboratory. At MIST Lab, Giovanni is conducting projects in collaboration with industry and government agencies in areas such as robotics, disaster response, and space exploration. His research interests include the

More details to follow.   Image created with DALL-E by Valeria Becattini

More details to follow. Image created with DALL-E by Valeria Becattini