Laboratory of Robotics and Automation

29/11/2023

Season greetings

26/11/2023

🚀Nice to share that our recent alumni, Fotios Konstantinidis, took the stage as keynote speaker at the 2023 IEEE International Conference on Imaging Systems and Techniques and unravelled the profound "Role of Machine Vision in Smart Manufacturing."

🔍 Highlights:
✨ Cutting-edge advancements in machine vision technology.
🔄 Integration of AI, robotics, and imaging systems for unparalleled outcomes.
🤝 Networking with industry leaders and enthusiasts.

Well done, Fotios, on this proud moment of yours! 🗣️👏

30/10/2023

Η ena Σύμβουλοι Ανάπτυξης, ως ανάδοχος φορέας της Thinc Thrace incubator, της πρώτης αμιγώς πανεπιστημιακής θερμοκοιτίδας στη Βόρεια Ελλάδα, έχει την χαρά να παρευρεθεί στον δ....

23/10/2023

Today, the Professor took the stage at the IEEE International Conference on Imaging Systems and Techniques and shed light on the incredible potential of UAVs when combined with cutting-edge vision technology. 📸🌐

The professor's keynote was informative and a testament to the transformative power of technology in our world today. It's inspiring to witness how these unmanned aerial vehicles reshape various industries and make the impossible possible. 🌟

Some captivating highlights from the keynote talk about "Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Applications with Embedded Vision Systems":

1️⃣ Precision Agriculture: how UAVs equipped with advanced vision systems are revolutionizing agriculture. Real-time data on crop health, soil quality, and pest infestations empower farmers to optimize yields while minimizing resource usage. 🌾🌱

2️⃣ Search and Rescue: UAVs, armed with state-of-the-art vision technology, are becoming invaluable assets in search and rescue missions. They can quickly cover extensive areas, identify survivors, and make life-saving interventions. 🆘🚁

3️⃣ Infrastructure Inspection: The professor demonstrated how drones play a pivotal role in inspecting critical infrastructure, such as bridges, power lines, and pipelines. Their high-resolution cameras and sensors can pinpoint potential issues before they escalate. 🏗️🔍

4️⃣ Wildlife Conservation: We explored the fascinating world of wildlife conservation, where drones with embedded vision systems help track animal populations, monitor migration patterns, and deter poaching activities. 🐾🦉

5️⃣ Film and Photography: Creativity meets technology! UAVs have opened up new horizons in cinematography and photography. They're capturing breathtaking aerial shots and perspectives that were once out of reach, truly pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling. 🎥📸

The future looks incredibly bright, and we can't wait to see how UAVs and embedded vision systems continue shaping the world under their guidance. 🚁📡

19/10/2023

🏆🌟 Ecstatic to announce that our team has won the "Best Paper Award" at the prestigious IEEE International Conference on Imaging Systems and Techniques! 📜🥇

This achievement is a testament to our relentless pursuit of excellence and our dedication to pushing the boundaries of knowledge in our field. We are honored to have our work recognized by the esteemed conference committee and fellow researchers.

This award is not just a celebration of our team's hard work, but it also reflects the collective effort, collaboration, and innovative spirit of our community.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to this success, and here's to more groundbreaking research in the future! 🎉👏

19/10/2023

Stavros Moutsis, Ph.D. student, just presented his paper on Human Fall Detection at the 2023 IEEE International Conference on Imaging Systems and Techniques. Delving into innovative ways to enhance safety and well-being. 📸🤝

19/10/2023

🔑 Honored to have our Postdoctoral Researcher, Dr. Konstantinos Tsintotas, taking the stage at the IEEE International Conference on Imaging Systems and Techniques. Today, they are sharing insights on the delicate balance between Visual Place Recognition and storage requirements in resource-constrained robots. 🤖🌆

In a world where technology and robotics are becoming ever more intertwined with our daily lives, finding this equilibrium is paramount. Our researcher's work represents a crucial step in optimizing the efficiency and practicality of robots, particularly those with limited computational powers. 🤖💡

18/10/2023

Anastasis Agakides shares our findings on Visual Place Recognition at the 2023 IEEE International Conference on Imaging Systems and Techniques! 🌆📸

13/10/2023

🚀 Το συνέδριο "Η Ρομποτική και οι νέες τεχνολογίες ως μοχλός ενίσχυσης του οικοσυστήματος καινοτομίας" ολοκληρώθηκε με επιτυχία!

🎯 Ευχαριστούμε θερμά τους καλεσμένους μας ομιλητές και όλους τους συμμετέχοντες που μοιράστηκαν τις γνώσεις, τους προβληματισμούς και τις εμπειρίες τους δημιουργώντας έναν εποικοδομητικό διάλογο.

12/10/2023

We are thrilled to announce that our esteemed partner, Dr. Ioannis Kansizoglou, is taking the stage at the Robotics Forum to delve into the remarkable world of robotics and its transformative impact on healthcare challenges. 🏥💡

Ioannis is set to illuminate the groundbreaking advancements revolutionizing the medical field from the operating room to patient care. 🤯🤝

Please stay connected with us to follow their insights and discoveries as they navigate the most critical topics at the intersection of robotics and medicine. 🤓🤖

12/10/2023

03/10/2023

03/10/2023

Meet us at track T16 1-4 to discover our multimodal navigation framework

03/10/2023

📚 Our book is taking the international stage at the prestigious IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots, a gathering of brilliant minds from around the world. 🌎🤝✨

It's an incredible honor to see our work recognized on this global platform, and we're grateful for all the support from our readers and colleagues who've made this journey possible. 🙏📖

Stay tuned for updates and insights from the conference! 📢

03/10/2023

🤖📚 Presenting at IROS 2023! 🌟
Exciting news! Our research paper, "A Hybrid Reinforcement Learning Approach with a Spiking Actor Network for Efficient Robotic Arm Target Reaching," has been showcased at the IEEE/RJS International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS) 2023! See video presentation below 🚀

🤖 In this groundbreaking study, we've harnessed the power of hybrid reinforcement learning and cutting-edge spiking neural networks to revolutionize how robotic arms reach their targets with unparalleled efficiency and precision. 🎯
Join us on this journey of innovation, where we push the boundaries of robotics technology and envision a future of smarter, more capable robots!

🤝🤖 Stay tuned for more updates, insights, and highlights from our . Together, we're taking robotics to new heights! 🌟🤖









Thank you for your support! 🚀📚🤖

02/10/2023

Meet us at T15 & T16. 13-14 booth to present out paper on spiking RL approach

20/09/2023

Great news! Our latest research paper, published in MDPI Sensors, focuses on a crucial issue: detecting falls among people, which are a leading cause of injury. We've developed an easy-to-implement system using sensor data from a three-axis accelerometer, resulting in a simple yet effective solution. What’s more, we’ve made our framework, PIPTO, open source in Python and C, making it accessible to the research community. Check out our paper in MDPI Sensors for all the details on this important work!

https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/23/18/7951

12/07/2023

08/06/2023

✨ EPIC WORKSHOP CONCLUSION! ✨

🚀 An astounding success followed for the 2nd workshop on active methods in autonomous navigation! 🌟

💫 Participants dove into the fascinating world of active perception techniques, uncovering the secrets when used for autonomous navigation. The workshop became a hub of innovation and discovery from the very first moment. 💡

🔬 Through our keynote speakers and engaging discussions, attendees deeply understood the principles and the upcoming challenges.🌍

✨ The bonds formed and the knowledge gained will continue to ripple outward, inspiring future breakthroughs and advancements. 🚗💨

02/06/2023

Join us at Zoom Meeting

ID: 89961252802
Passcode: 105917

02/05/2023

One month left!

25/04/2023

Location confirmed! ICC Capital Suite 9, it is.

For more information click here: https://robotics.pme.duth.gr/workshop_active2/

04/04/2023

14/03/2023

We want to highlight the extended Abstract Submission Deadline on 21 May 2023. We invite you to submit your research on "Enhanced Human Modeling in Robotics for Socially-Aware Place Navigation" to Frontiers in Robotics & AI. For more information on our research topic, please visit https://lnkd.in/dVGemw_9.

24/02/2023

Dear contributors, we are glad to announce that accepted workshop manuscripts are encouraged to extend their initial submission for possible publication to our Special Issue organized in MDPI Robotics.

Potential authors would be provided a 50% discount (800 CHF).

23/02/2023

Please see below a list of workshops and tutorials taking place on Monday 29th May and Friday 2nd June 2023. You can find more information on each session by clicking on the title. All workshops/tutorials will be full day unless otherwise stated. You will be able to book onto the workshops/tutorials...

16/02/2023

Call for Contributions for the 2nd half-day Workshop on Active methods in autonomous navigation in conjunction with 2023 ICRA.

We invite the submission of extended abstracts, dataset papers, robot technologies, and interactive demonstration summaries related to autonomous navigation based on active perception or action and perception-coupled methods.

Submission deadline: April 30