The conference covers the engineering and science of humanoid robotics We welcome papers on complete legged or wheeled humanoids as well as works about specific subsystems, such as locomotion subsystems, multi fingered hands, or robotic heads It includes the application of independent research fields such as mechanical design, automatic control, perception, cognition, and learning applied to humanoid robots

The 9-volume set LNAI 14267-14275 constitutes the proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications, ICIRA 2023, which took place in Hangzhou, China, during July 5–7, 2023. The 413 papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 630 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Part I: Human-Centric Technologies for Seamless Human-Robot Collaboration; Multimodal Collaborative Perception and Fusion; Intelligent Robot Perception in Unknown Environments; Vision-Based Human Robot Interaction and Application. Part II: Vision-Based Human Robot Interaction and Application; Reliable AI on Machine Human Reactions; Wearable Sensors and Robots; Wearable Robots for Assistance, Augmentation and Rehabilitation of Human Movements; Perception and Manipulation of Dexterous Hand for Humanoid Robot. Part III: Perception and Manipulation of Dexterous Hand for Humanoid Robot; Medical Imaging for Biomedical Robotics; Advanced Underwater Robot Technologies; Innovative Design and Performance Evaluation of Robot Mechanisms; Evaluation of Wearable Robots for Assistance and Rehabilitation; 3D Printing Soft Robots. Part IV: 3D Printing Soft Robots; Dielectric Elastomer Actuators for Soft Robotics; Human-like Locomotion and Manipulation; Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning for Smart Robots. Part V: Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning for Smart Robots; Robotic Tactile Sensation, Perception, and Applications; Advanced Sensing and Control Technology for Human-Robot Interaction; Knowledge-Based Robot Decision-Making and Manipulation; Design and Control of Legged Robots. Part VI: Design and Control of Legged Robots; Robots in Tunnelling and Underground Space; Robotic Machining of Complex Components; Clinically Oriented Design in Robotic Surgery and Rehabilitation; Visual and Visual-Tactile Perception for Robotics. Part VII: Visual and Visual-Tactile Perception for Robotics; Perception, Interaction, and Control of Wearable Robots; Marine Robotics and Applications; Multi-Robot Systems for Real World Applications; Physical and Neurological Human-Robot Interaction. Part VIII: Physical and Neurological Human-Robot Interaction; Advanced Motion Control Technologies for Mobile Robots; Intelligent Inspection Robotics; Robotics in Sustainable Manufacturing for Carbon Neutrality; Innovative Design and Performance Evaluation of Robot Mechanisms. Part IX: Innovative Design and Performance Evaluation of Robot Mechanisms; Cutting-Edge Research in Robotics.

The National Conference on Recent Innovations in Emerging Computer Technologies (NCRIECT-2023) was held on the 9th and 10th of May 2023 at Kalinga University, Raipur. The conference was aimed at bringing together researchers, scholars, academicians, and industry professionals to discuss the latest advancements and innovations in the field of computer technologies. The conference began with an opening ceremony, where the chief guests and dignitaries were welcomed by the organizers. The keynote address was delivered by a renowned expert in the field of computer technologies, who spoke about the importance of innovation in driving progress and growth in the industry. This was followed by technical sessions, where researchers and professionals presented their papers on various topics related to computer technologies. The technical sessions covered a wide range of topics, including but not limited to artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, computer networks, security and privacy, computer graphics and visualization, software engineering, and emerging technologies. The presentations were well-received by the audience, who actively participated in the discussions and provided valuable feedback to the presenters. Apart from the technical sessions, the conference also featured a panel discussion on the topic of "The Future of Computer Technologies". The panel comprised experts from academia and industry, who shared their insights and perspectives on the future direction of the field. The discussion covered various topics, such as the impact of emerging technologies like blockchain and quantum computing, the role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in shaping the future of work, and the challenges and opportunities in ensuring the ethical use of technology. Overall, the conference provided a platform for researchers and professionals to share their ideas, insights, and experiences, and to collaborate and network with their peers. The organizers thanked all the participants and sponsors for their support in making the conference a success, and announced plans to host a follow-up event next year.

This book includes significant recent research on robotic algorithms. It has been written by leading experts in the field. The 15th Workshop on the Algorithmic Foundations of Robotics (WAFR) was held on June 22–24, 2022, at the University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland. Each chapter represents an exciting state-of-the-art development in robotic algorithms that was presented at this 15th incarnation of WAFR. Different chapters combine ideas from a wide variety of fields, spanning and combining planning (for tasks, paths, motion, navigation, coverage, and patrol), computational geometry and topology, control theory, machine learning, formal methods, game theory, information theory, and theoretical computer science. Many of these papers explore new and interesting problems and problem variants that include human–robot interaction, planning and reasoning under uncertainty, dynamic environments, distributed decision making, multi-agent coordination, and heterogeneity.

The 4-volume set LNAI 13455 - 13458 constitutes the proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications, ICIRA 2022, which took place in Harbin China, during August 2022. The 284 papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 442 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Robotics, Mechatronics, Applications, Robotic Machining, Medical Engineering, Soft and Hybrid Robots, Human-robot Collaboration, Machine Intelligence, and Human Robot Interaction.