RoboSoft2024 Workshop: From Layers to Limbs! Exploring the Interface of 3D Printing and Bio-Inspired Musculoskeletal Robotics
We are organizing a workshop at RoboSoft 2024 in San Diego, CA, USA. Workshop investigates the integration of 3D printing technologies with the development of musculoskeletal robotic systems inspired by nature.
The Soft Robotics Lab will host the "From Layers to Limbs!" workshop on April 14th, 2024, at the Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego as part of the 7th IEEE-RAS International Conference on Soft Robotics (RoboSoft 2024). The workshop will explore the integration of 3D printing technologies with bio-inspired musculoskeletal robotics, marking a significant step in the advancement of soft robotics.
The event will focus on using 3D printing to develop complex robotic structures that combine rigid and soft components, enhancing robotic movement, interaction safety, and control. It will include keynote presentations, panel discussions, and hands-on sessions led by renowned experts.
Keynote speakers and panelists include:
• Laura Blumenschein, Purdue University
• Isuru Godage, Texas A&M University
• Josie Hughes, EPFL Lausanne
• Koh Hosoda, Kyoto University
• Kento Kawaharazuka, University of Tokyo
• Daniel Preston, Rice University
• Arianna Menciassi, Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna
• Ryuma Niiyama, Meiji University
• Allison Okamura, Stanford University
• Ryan Sochol, University of Maryland
• Ryan Truby, Northwestern University
• Robert Katzschmann, ETH Zurich
Participants will engage in interactive sessions that cover the development of bio-inspired musculoskeletal systems and explore current technologies and future research directions. The workshop also offers opportunities for researchers to present posters or demonstrations, with the possibility of giving short lightning talks.
Researchers interested in contributing can submit abstracts by April 3rd, 2024. The workshop is a great opportunity for networking and collaboration, shaping the future of robotics by merging 3D printing with musculoskeletal design.
For more details, visit the workshop page: https://printed-musculoskeletal-robots.ethz.ch