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[news] Get ROS2 Industrial Ready: Hands-On Training
by Yuhong Lin 17 Aug '23

17 Aug '23

Hi Everyone, I’m excited to introduce our latest training program: ‘Get ROS2 Industrial Ready’. This is an immersive 3-day training where you’ll master the core concepts of ROS2 and its real-world industrial applications. *Date*: September 18 - 20, 2023 *Time*: 8 AM - 4 PM PT In just 3 days, you’ll delve into: - Mastering ROS2 essentials for business success. - Real-time mentorship from seasoned ROS experts. - Hands-on learning with real robots via remote connections. - Practical experience in a simulated warehouse environment. - Collaborating on a real logistics project using the RB-1 BASE robot and a robotic arm. Our modules cover key areas: - Understanding Basic ROS2 Concepts - Topics - RViz2 debugging tool - ROS2 Advanced Topics: DDS, Services, Actions, ROS1_Bridge - ROS2 Navigation Stack (Nav2) - Nav2 Behavior Trees - Arm Navigation with MoveIt2 - Grasping No ROS1 Experience Needed You don’t need to know anything about ROS1. We’ll start fresh with ROS2, so you can focus on learning. *Enroll Here*: https://www.theconstructsim.com/ros2-industrial-workshop/ <https://www.theconstructsim.com/ros2-industrial-workshop/?utm_source=robocu…> Questions or thoughts? Feel free to ask.

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[meetings][cfp][ICSR 2023] Call for Special Session Proposals and Special Session Papers
by Alessandra Rossi 15 Aug '23

15 Aug '23

Dear colleagues, we would like to invite you to submit Special Session Proposals and Papers at the 15th International Conference of Social Robotics (ICSR 2023) that will be held in Doha, Qatar on December 4-7, 2023. *Deadline for Special Session Proposal*s: 21 August, 2023 *Deadline for Special Session Paper**s*: 28 August, 2023 Please find below the call. More information can also be found on the website and social media: website: https://icsr23.qa/ <https://icsr23.qa/> IG: @icsr23_qa Twitter: @icsr23_qa Facebook: @icsr2023 ICSR 2023 conference Kind regards, Alessandra Rossi Publicity Chair [image: image.png] [image: image.png][image: image.png] [image: image.png]

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PhD scholarships @ Western Sydney Uni, Australia
by Oliver Obst 09 Aug '23

09 Aug '23

Dear all, We have a new round of PhD scholarships at Western Sydney, open for domestic and international candidates who can start next January. If you are interested to work with me in robotics, in particular around one of these areas: - robotic teams and learning of strategies, reinforcement learning, or real-time decision making - learning-based locomotion and whole body control for walking (biped or quadruped) robots - assistive robotics or have prior RoboCup experience please consider applying. Please check the criteria and apply on this page here: https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/schools/grs/scholarships/main_round_schola… If you do apply, make sure to contact me in advance. Cheers Oliver -- Oliver Obst, Associate Professor Centre for Research in Mathematics and Data Science Western Sydney University http://oliver.obst.eu/

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[jobs] Multiple Postdoc / Research Intern positions in social and assistive robotics open at PRISCA Lab - University of Naples Federico II (Italy).
by Alessandra Rossi 08 Aug '23

08 Aug '23

***** Apologies for any cross-posting ***** Dear colleagues, At the PRISCA lab - University of Naples Federico II, we are looking for multiple research position in social and assistive robotics. Please find attached the call. Kind regards Alessandra -- Dr. Alessandra Rossi Assistant Professor PRISCA research lab Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy emails: a.rossi(a)herts.ac.uk, alessandra.rossi(a)unina.it, alessandra.rossi(a)ieee.org website: alessandrarossi.net twitter: @alhandra81 Multiple Postdoc / Research Intern positions in social and assistive robotics open at PRISCA Lab - University of Naples Federico II (Italy). Start date: November/December 2023, from 1 to 2 years Application deadline: August 31st, 2023 We are looking for exceptional and highly motivated candidates for multiple full-time fixed-term research positions to join the PRISCA lab at the University of Naples Federico II in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies. The researcher will focus on one or more of the following fields/topics: - AI for social robotics and assistive robotics - Personalisation in HRI - Legible, predictable and transparent robotics - Trust and Explainability in HRI - Theory of Mind in HRI Requirements: Applicants must have a PhD degree or equivalent research experience in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science or Engineering with a focus on Intelligent Systems, Intelligent Robotics, Machine Learning and Human-Robot Interaction is required. Applicants with a Master’s degree will be considered in case they have 1 or more years of experience in the field. We are also searching for a position with a background in psychology. The candidates must have: strong background in programming with different languages (including C/C++, Python) and developing applications for robots; be capable of designing and conducting human-robot studies; experience with both qualitative and quantitative methods; attitude to problem-solving; be strongly motivated for team working; very good scientific writing and presentation skills. Preferred Qualifications: collecting and analysing data, conducting literature reviews and scientific track record, writing up academic publications; experience with the robotic frameworks ROS; strong experience with different robots (humanoid and non-humanoid); background in computer vision, machine learning, neural networks, personalisation applied to robotics. Application: Send your complete application documents to silvia.rossi(a)unina.it : - A 2-page motivation letter including a description of previous research experience (1page) and current research interest, outlining the fit for the position, - A full curriculum vitae with details about where you resided or carried out your main activity [work, studies, etc.], - Copies of degree certificate[s], including transcripts of grades obtained for B.Sc., M.Sc. and PhD degrees. In case, PhD is to be completed before the deadline of this application, please provide expected final grade and completion date, - Names and email contacts for two referees who would be willing to write a letter of support for your application, - List of publications (if any), - Any English language and other relevant certificates. Shortlisted candidate will be invited for an interview in September 2023. The successful candidate will be working in Naples, Italy. Naples (Italian: Napoli) is the third-largest city in Italy and is the capital of the Campania region. World-known for its rich history, art, culture, architecture, music, and gastronomy, Naples is a lively, exciting and bustling city situated on the southwest coast in a gorgeous gulf, and is surrounded by attractive tourist and archaeological sites such as Capri, Ischia, Amalfi Coast, Pompei, Ercolano, Mount Vesuvius. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naples for further information. For more details on the project, please email Prof. Silvia Rossi at silvia.rossi(a)unina.it. Info about the PRISCA lab can be found on the lab website https://prisca.unina.it

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[meetings] ROS2 Industrial Training: Basics + ROS2 Navigation + Manipulation with Movelt
by Yuhong Lin 02 Aug '23

02 Aug '23

Dear Roboticists, The next ROS2 Industrial training will be held from September 18th to 20th, 2023. - *Duration*: 3 days. With daily classes from 8:00 to 16:00 Pacific Time. - *Format*: ZOOM Virtual Class + Practice with Real Robots - *Website*: https://www.theconstructsim.com/ros2-industrial-workshop/ <https://www.theconstructsim.com/ros2-industrial-workshop/?utm_source=robocu…> This is a 3-day intensive training designed to teach participants essential concepts and tools related to ROS2 for industrial robotics applications. The training covers ROS2 basics, navigation, manipulation with MoveIt2, debugging tools, and other advanced topics. *Key Takeaways:* - How to plan a ROS2 setup for your robots. - Running ROS2 on real robots. - Designing meaningful robotics application tests. - Understanding ROS2 basic: topics, services, actions, and multi-threading. - Using DDS in ROS2 and debugging tools. - Making a robot autonomously navigate with ROS2 Navigation. - Controlling arm robots using MoveIt2. - Making robots grasp objects. *Training Highlights:*- Real-time guidance from ROS experts. - Hands-on learning remotely connected to real robots. - Practice in a simulated warehouse environment. - Completing a real-world logistics project with a real RB-1 BASE robot. The training is structured with daily classes from 8:00 to 16:00 Pacific Time (PT) and uses ZOOM virtual class for instruction and real robots for practice. *Certificate*: Participants who complete the training and achieve a minimum of 75% pass grade will receive a shareable Linkedin certificate of completion. *Training Fee:*The training costs 2399€, with an early bird discount available until August 15, 2023, bringing the price down to 1999€. For any questions about this training, please contact info(a)theconstructsim.com. [image: Logo] <https://www.theconstructsim.com/> [image: Logo] Yuhong Lin VP of Marketing E: ylin(a)theconstructsim.com | www.theconstructsim.com/ [image: Banner] <http://roboticsdeveloper.ai/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email_signature_yl…>

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RoboCup Brazil Open 2023
by patricia.vergara＠robocup.org.br 27 Jul '23

27 Jul '23

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CFP:SSRR2023 in Fukushima
by Tetsuya Kimura 24 Jul '23

24 Jul '23

Dear colleagues, We are very pleased to invite you to IEEE International Symposium on Safety, Security, and Rescue Robotics(SSRR) 2023 in Fukushima, Japan on November 13-15. The deadline for papers is August 19th. Please find below the call for papers. https://ssrr2023.org/ Sincerely, Tetsuya Kimura, General Chair of SSRR2023 ---- Tetsuya KIMURA, Dr. of Eng., Professor. Dept. of System Safety, Nagaoka Univ. of Tech. kimura(a)mech.nagaokaut.ac.jp Tel.+81-258-47-9708, Fax.+81-258-47-9770

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[meetings][cfp] (ICSR 2023) Second call for regular papers at the 15th International Conference of Social Robotics
by Alessandra Rossi 17 Jul '23

17 Jul '23

***** Apologies for any cross-posting ***** Dear colleagues, We are very pleased to invite you to the 15th International Conference of Social Robotics (ICSR 2023 <https://icsr23.qa/>) that will be held in Doha, Qatar on December 4-7, 2023. *Deadline for paper submission*: 21 August, 2023 Please find below the call for papers. More information can also be found on the website and social media: website: https://icsr23.qa/ <https://icsr23.qa/> IG: @icsr23_qa Twitter: @icsr23_qa Facebook: @icsr2023 ICSR 2023 conference Kind regards, Alessandra Rossi Publicity Chair [image: image.png]

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ENC: *LAST CALL* - Call for Papers: SBR/LARS 2023
by Marco Antonio C. Simões 08 Jul '23

08 Jul '23

Sorry for any duplicates. ________________________________ De: somosrobotica(a)googlegroups.com <somosrobotica(a)googlegroups.com> em nome de Thiago Pedro Donadon Homem <thiago.homem(a)gmail.com> Enviado: sexta-feira, 7 de julho de 2023 17:19 Para: Ana Patrícia Fontes Magalhaes <apmagalhaes(a)uneb.br> Assunto: *LAST CALL* - Call for Papers: SBR/LARS 2023 * Apologies for cross-postings * Due to the high demand from authors, the article submission deadline for the IEEE LARS 2023 - 20th Latin American Robotics Symposium, SBR 2023 - 15th Brazilian Symposium on Robotics and WRE 2023 - 14th Workshop on Robotics in Education has been extended. The paper deadline is July 10th, 2023 Visit the website www.robotica.org.br<https://ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com:443/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=http%3…>. This year, SBR-LARS and co-events will have: Keynote Speakers: Distinguished keynote speakers have been invited to share their expertise and perspectives at the conference. Join us to gain valuable insights from these renowned industry leaders: Dr. Peter Stone, holds the Truchard Foundation Chair in Computer Science at the University of Texas at Austin. He is Associate Chair of the Computer Science Department, as well as Director of Texas Robotics. Dr. Martin Saska, has founded and leads the Multi-Robot Systems Laboratory and co-founded the Center for Robotics and Autonomous Systems. He is research fellow with Czech Technical University in Prague Call for Papers: We invite researchers, undergraduate and graduate students of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, and related fields to submit their original research papers for oral presentation at the conference. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your work and contribute to the advancement of robotics and artificial intelligence. Paper Submission Deadline: July 10th, 2023 Notification of Acceptance: July 31st, 2023 Camera Ready Submission: August 21st, 2023 Conference: from October 9th to 11st, 2023, Salvador, BA, Brazil Conference website: http://acso.uneb.br/sbr-lars Proceedings: Accepted papers will be available at IEEE Xplore. A selected number of outstanding papers will be invited to submit extended versions to a Special Issue of JINT (Journal of Intelligent & Robotics Systems). Organization: Chair: Dr. Marco Antonio Costa Simões - UNEB Technical Program: Chair: Dra. Ana Patrícia Fontes Magalhães Mascarenhas - UNEB Co-chair: Dr. Thiago Pedro Donadon Homem - IFSP -- Você recebeu essa mensagem porque está inscrito no grupo "#somosrobotica" dos Grupos do Google. Para cancelar inscrição nesse grupo e parar de receber e-mails dele, envie um e-mail para somosrobotica+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com<mailto:somosrobotica+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com>. Para ver essa discussão na Web, acesse https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/somosrobotica/CAAmufPodQ2%2B7qL9HnHhq3N3Y…<https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/somosrobotica/CAAmufPodQ2%2B7qL9HnHhq3N3Y…>.

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First CFP: 13th Information and Communication Technologies (WICT 2023) -- Hybrid Event - Springer Publication
by Anu Bajaj 08 Jul '23

08 Jul '23

** First Call for Papers - please circulate this CFP to your colleagues and networks ** -- The 13th World Congress on Information and Communication Technologies (WICT'23) -- WICT 2023 Theme: ICT in the Generative AI World =============================================== http://www.mirlabs.org/wict23 http://www.mirlabs.net/wict23 Onsite and On the World Wide Web Onsite Venues: Olten, Switzerland : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olten Porto, Portugal : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porto Vilnius, Lithuania : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vilnius Kochi, India : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kochi December 14-15, 2023 WICT 2023 will be a hybrid conference that will run fully in-person and fully virtually to take advantage of the best that the two modalities can offer. Besides regular paper presentations, the technical programme will include 8-10 plenary lectures and poster sessions. WICT 2023 Organising Committee also recognises the benefits of virtual conferences allowing participation at a cheaper rate. This allows a higher number of research scholars and students to attend. Selected authors will have the option to attend and present the papers virtually or present in one of the three venues in Europe and Asia. Proceedings of WICT'23 will be published with Springer Verlag in their Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems (LNNS) series. (https://www.springer.com/series/15179) (Approval Pending) Proceedings of WICT'22: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978- 3-031-27499-2 Indexed by: SCOPUS, INSPEC, WTI Frankfurt eG, zbMATH, SCImago History of WICT series: http://www.mirlabs.net/wict23/previous.php **Important Dates** --------------------- Paper submission due: September 30, 2023 Notification of paper acceptance: October 31, 2023 Registration and Final manuscript due: November 10, 2023 Conference: December 14-15,2023 **About WICT 2023** ------------------ After the success of the 12th World Congress on Information and Communication Technologies (WICT 2022), we are organizing WICT 2023 to provide an opportunity for the researchers from academia and industry to meet and discuss the latest solutions, scientific results and methods in the usage and applications of ICT in the real world. The conference programme will include workshops, special sessions and tutorials, along with prominent keynote speakers and regular paper presentations in parallel tracks. In the past century, our society has been through several periods of dramatic changes, driven by innovations such as transportation systems, telephone etc. Last few decades have experienced technologies that are evolving so rapidly, altering the constraints of space and time, and reshaping the way we communicate, learn and think. Rapid advances in information technologies and other digital systems are reshaping our ecosystem. Innovations in ICT allow us to transmit information quickly and widely, propelling the growth of new urban communities, linking distant places and diverse areas of endeavor in productive new ways, which a decade ago was unimaginable. Thus, the theme of this World Congress is "Innovating ICT For Social Revolutions". **Topics (not limited to)** --------------------------- Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Computer Graphics and Virtual Reality Data Mining e-Learning e-Business e-Government Artificial Intelligence Web Services and Semantic Web Grid and Cloud Computing Ambient Intelligence Body Sensor Networks Computational Finance and Economics Cybercrime (Legal and Technical Issues) Computer Network Security Data Mining for Information Security Academic Integrity, Plagiarism Detection and Software Misuse Intrusion Detection and Forensics Scheduling For Large Scale Distributed System Nature Inspired Optimization Algorithms And Their Applications The Role of Technology in Education and Health Data Management Collaborative Design in Knowledge-based Environment Software Engineering **Submission Guidelines** ------------------------- Submission of paper should be made through the submission page from the conference web page. Please refer to the conference website for guidelines to prepare your manuscript. Paper format templates: https://www.springer.com/de/authors-editors/book-authors-editors/manuscript- preparation/5636#c3324 WICT’23 Submission Link: http://www.mirlabs.org/wict23/submission.php **WICT 2023 Organization** ------------------------- General Chairs Ajith Abraham, Machine Intelligence Research Labs, USA Thinakaran Perumal, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia Virgilijus Sakalauskas, Vilnius University, Lithuania Program Chairs Dalia Kriksciuniene, Vilnius University, Lithuania Yunchuan Sun, Beijing Normal University, China Ryotaro Kamimura, Tokai University, Japan Publication Chair Anu Bajaj, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, India Web Services Chair Kun Ma, University of Jinan, China Publicity Chair Pooja Manghirmalani Mishra, Machine Intelligence Research Labs, India International Program Committee TBA Note: If you would like to propose a special session, please email Ms. Mabrouka Salmi <salmimabrouka7(a)gmail.com> with a cc to Dr. Anu Bajaj <er.anubajaj(a)gmail.com> **Technical Contact** --------------------- Dr. Ajith Abraham Email: ajith.abraham(a)ieee.org

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