Dear RoboCuppers,

We are pleased to extend our invitation for the Forum "Enhancing Service Robots for Future Homes: Insights and Learnings Forum" scheduled to take place at ICRA 2024 on May 16th, 2024.

This forum will provide a venue to discuss the current state and future of research and advancement of domestic service robots, spanning from human-robot interaction and scene understanding to navigation and object manipulation. We believe that by exploring these areas, we can pave the way for the creation of at-home service robots that seamlessly integrate into human environments.

Our distinguished panel of speakers, comprising six experts in the field of robotics, will offer invaluable insights into the topics such as explainable robots, safety, trustworthiness, perception, planning, and learning for service robots. Through their expertise, we aim to foster a deeper understanding of recent technological advancements and their implications for the development of service robots. Furthermore, we will provide context by discussing the role of RoboCup and other competition environments in shaping the future of robotics.

We cordially invite you to join us for this forum, where you'll have the opportunity to engage with fellow experts, researchers, and enthusiasts in the field. Your presence and insights will contribute to the success of our discussions.

Event Details:

Date: May 16th, 2024

Time: 13:30 - 18:00

Location: Pacific Convention Plaza Yokohama(PACIFICO Yokohama), North G1 room

Website: sites.google.com/view/fma-home-icra24 and 2024.ieee-icra.org/program/forums/

Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to the forum organizers at k*p@cs.miami.edu.

We look forward to welcoming you to the "Enhancing Service Robots for Future Homes" forum and to the enriching discussions that lie ahead.

Warm regards,

Forum Organizers

Justin Hart, Matteo Leonetti, Katarzyna Pasternak,

Komei Sugiura, Ubbo Visser, Sven Wachsmuth