The International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) commenced yesterdayv in Rotterdam, marking its 40th anniversary. The event, which highlights advancements in robotics across four decades, covers a wide array of academic research. Keynote addresses, breakout sessions, and individual presentations feature discussions on various aspects of robotics, with a recurring theme focused on human-robot interaction. Topics under examination include safety, perception, consciousness, and the collaboration of robots with humans, both in industrial environments and broader societal contexts.
A prevailing observation at the conference is that robots have become an integral part of business, the economy, and society. Speakers note that robotics technology has advanced significantly over the past 40 years, becoming smarter and more pervasive, with expectations that this trajectory will accelerate in the future. Special attention is being directed toward the evolution of humanoid robots and the increasing role of artificial intelligence in shaping the future of human-robot collaboration.
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