Special Session

Special Session Ⅰ: Bionic Robot and Bionic Intelligence

Session Chair: Prof. Jiegang Peng——University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, China

Information: This special session aims to explore the cutting-edge developments in bionic robots and bionic intelligence, emphasizing systems that draw inspiration from biological entities. It will cover a wide array of topics, including underwater robotics, terrestrial bio-inspired robots, and algorithms that mimic natural processes, providing insights into the latest advancements and future directions in the field.

Below is an incomplete list of potential topics to be covered in the Special Session:

  • Design and manufacture of bionic robots

  • Development and application of bionic robots

  • Design and realization of micro-robot based on bionic principle

  • Material and structure design of bionic robots

  • Automation and Intelligence of Bionic Robot

  • Smart materials and sensing technology for bionic robots

  • Multimodal perception and fusion of bionic robots

  • Biocompatibility study of bionic robots with the environment

  • Autonomous navigation and obstacle avoidance for bionic robots

  • Underwater Bionic Intelligent Navigation Technology

  • Localization and tracking of underwater bionic robots

  • Perception and Decision Making for Terrestrial Bionic Intelligence

  • Movement and motion planning of land bionic robots

  • Flight dynamics of aerial bionic robots

  • Vision and Perception for Aerial Bionic Intelligence

  • Collaboration and formation control of airborne bionic robots

  • Machine learning and deep learning for bionic robots

  • Convergence of bionic and artificial intelligence

  • Meta-heuristic algorithms in robotics

  • Adaptive learning algorithms for bionic intelligent systems

  • Application of bionic intelligence in autonomous robot learning

  • Dynamic tracking and path planning algorithms for bionic robots

  • Application of biological neural networks in bionic intelligence

  • Hardware and software co-design study of bionic robots

  • Cross-border integration of bionic robots with artificial intelligence

  • Internet of Things and other technologies

  • Energy management and range enhancement strategies for bionic robots

  • Future bionic robot technology trends and development direction

Special Session Ⅱ: Aerial Co-Manipulation System: Control, Planning, and Applications

Session Chair: Assoc. Prof. Jianwen Huo——Southwest University of Science and Technology, China

Assoc. Prof. Liguo Tan——Harbin Institute of Technology, China

Keywords: Multi-UAV Collaboration, Aerial Robotic Arms, Adaptive Control, Disturbance Rejection, Collaborative Decision-making, Environment Interaction

Information: This session focuses on the challenges and solutions faced by UAV co-manipulation system equipped with robotic arms when they interact with the environment. For example, how does the system demonstrate robustness and stability when faced with internal dynamics interference and external environment interference? The conference will explore how to achieve precise manipulation through advanced control and perception algorithms to ensure the completion of complex tasks. Participants will also learn about the application of aerial co-manipulation system in people's livelihood and discuss the development prospects of future technologies.

Below is an incomplete list of potential topics to be covered in the Special Session:

  • Advanced control, perception, and planning methods to enhance robot collaboration and intelligence

  • Advantages of Aerial Co-Manipulation System in Handling Complex Tasks

Submission Deadline: August 31, 2024