The 2nd UM-PolyU Joint Symposium on Robotics and Embodied Intelligence

About the Symposium

Building on the inaugural Research Workshop, which brought together scholars from Hong Kong and Macao to explore the frontiers of robotics and embodied intelligence, this second edition continues our shared journey from structured automation to systems that perceive and reason within the physical world. As in its first edition, the symposium is anchored on the Centre’s four strategic pillars — Robotic Intelligence, Embodied Computing, Safe Autonomous Systems, and Applied Robotics — and aims to exchange on the advances and latest research in these areas, spanning from micro‑robotics, soft robotics, embodied intelligent robots, to medical robotics applications. In particular, by fostering exchange between renowned experts and emerging talents, we aim to bridge the gap between fundamental scientific discovery and real‑world societal impact.

Topics of discussion will include:

• Robotic Intelligence including autonomous navigation and decision making, robotic perception and learning, manipulation and dexterity in dynamic environments;
• Embodied Computing including embodied foundation models, multi‑modal sensing and actuation, and learning‑based control of physical agents;
• Safe Autonomous Systems including verification, assurance and human‑robot interaction for trustworthy deployment;
• Applied Robotics including micro and soft robotics for biomedical applications, surgical and rehabilitation robotics, assistive devices and robotic prosthetics.

The symposium will include presentations highlighting diverse perspectives and innovative approaches in these areas. We look forward to welcoming you at the symposium!

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