Announcement

A Symposium Showcasing Graduate Research in Robotics at the University of Michigan

 Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
  8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
  Ford Robotics Building – Atrium and Room 1060

The University of Michigan Robotics Department is pleased to host ROBOSYM 2025, a research symposium highlighting innovative research across the field of robotics from Robotics graduate students at the University of Michigan. This event will feature:

Graduate Student Oral and Poster Presentations
Current Masters and PhD students will present their latest research through oral talks and posters. Exceptional work will be recognized with awards determined by a panel of faculty judges from the Robotics Department.

Live Demonstration
“Authenticity Markers in Artist–Robot Interaction”
Presented by the Robot Studio Lab (Professor Patrícia Alves-Oliveira), this interactive demo explores the interplay between creativity, authenticity, and robotic systems in artistic collaboration.

Keynote Address
Danny Ellis
Founder of SkySpecs | Endeavor Entrepreneur | Techstars Alum
Michigan Entrepreneur of the Year 2023
Chair, University of Michigan Robotics Advisory Board

Mr. Ellis will share insights from his entrepreneurial journey, discuss trends shaping the future of robotics, and reflect on the role of innovation and leadership in the tech industry.

All members of the University community are welcome to attend.
Refreshments will be provided. No registration is required.

We look forward to seeing you at ROBOSYM 2025. For more information including the schedule, please visit our website or contact Brandon Apodaca (bapodaca@umich.edu).

Sponsors

Acknowledgements

Thank you to Professor Brent Gillespie for supporting the organization of this symposium.