Full-day Hybrid Workshop at ICRA 2024
Multi-Object Grasping:
Progress and Prospects
May 17th, 2024
Yokohama, Japan
Objective
The ability of robotic systems to grasp and potentially manipulate multiple objects has become a trending topic in robotics research. This capability holds transformative potential for a range of applications, from streamlining tasks in industrial automation to enhancing the adaptability and dexterity of prosthetic devices. Traditional approaches in robotic grasping, which primarily address single-object interactions, are often insufficient when confronted with the complexities of multi-object scenarios. These new challenges demand innovative approaches in the analysis and synthesis of grasps, and the design of novel robotic hands.
This workshop aims to foster collaboration among junior and senior researchers, providing a platform to discuss the latest trends and challenges, and offering insights into the future research directions of multi-object grasping. This workshop will also feature a live Q&A session, allowing for direct engagement with invited speakers and open discussion. This convergence of ideas and expertise promises to deepen understanding and contribute to the ongoing advancement of robotic multi-object grasping and potential manipulation.
Call for Participation
Our workshop will feature a spotlight talk session, and we welcome submissions of high-quality research contributions, including original research, preliminary findings, and proposals for new work.
Submissions should be a short abstract (2-4 pages) in the IEEE ICRA conference format. Submission of videos is encouraged.
Submissions will be accepted through OpenReview and undergo peer review based on their relevance and contribution to the workshop's topics. All submissions will be undisclosed.
Accepted submissions will be presented during the spotlight talk of each session of the workshop (3-minute oral presentation), and will be published on the workshop website with the authors' consent. Presenting online is acceptable, but we strongly recommend the author attend the workshop in person and present on-site.
Topics for submission
Stability and feasibility analysis for multi-object grasping
Synthesis of multi-object grasping
Task and motion planning for multi-object grasping
In-hand manipulation of multiple objects
Multi-contact interaction control in grasping and in-hand manipulation
Design of robotic hands/grippers for multi-object grasping
Benchmarks or datasets for multi-object grasping
 Important dates
Submission portal opens: February 01, 2024
Paper submission deadline: April 21, 2024 (23:59, AoE time)
Notification of acceptance: April 29, 2024
Workshop: May 17, 2024
Invited Speakers
Session 1: Analysis of Multi-object Grasp
Session 2: Synthesis of Multi-object Grasp
University of Leeds
Carnegie Mellon University
UC Berkeley
Stanford University
Session 3: Design of Robotic Hands for Multi-object Grasp
Seoul National University
Ritsumeikan University
Carnegie Mellon University
The Venue
Pacific Convention Plaza Yokohama (PACIFICO Yokohama) 1-1-1, Minato Mirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama 220-0012, JAPAN
Workshop Location: Conference Center, 313-314
 Acknowledgment
This workshop is supported by the Skill Acquisition in Humans and Robots (SAHR) project, European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant, project ID: 741945, and the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), project ID: P500PT_217882.
