2nd International Workshop on the Evolving Landscape of Surgical Robotics (ELSR 2025):
Surgical Autonomy for Today and Tomorrow
Under Review,International Conference on Intelligent Robots & Systems (IROS), Pittsburgh, United States
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Abstract
Abstract
Robotic surgery is entering an exciting new era where robots are no longer simply mechanical tools under the direct control of a surgeon, but rather fully-fledged cyber-physical systems capable of collaborating with doctors to carry out complex procedures. Within this evolving landscape, advances in AI technologies, together with the emergence of new robotic embodiments and platforms, are transforming the field while raising many open research questions. This workshop aims to bring together researchers from academia, industry, and the clinical community to discuss the opportunities and challenges introduced by these developments.
The workshop will focus on how two emerging themes are jointly shaping the future of surgical robotics: (1) the integration of advanced AI technologies, such as vision-language models (VLMs) and vision-language-action (VLA) models, to enhance perception, reasoning, and decision-making in robotic surgery; and (2) the emergence of new robotic embodiments and platforms, including humanoid and other unconventional robotic systems, which offer new forms of dexterity and interaction. Together, these developments raise new opportunities and questions about how intelligent robotic systems should be designed, embodied, and deployed. The workshop will feature invited talks, panel discussions, a rising star session, and poster sessions. Key insights and discussions from the workshop will be summarized in a white pape, which will be released on arXiv and submitted to a reputable journal for publication.
Speakers and Panelists
Speakers and Panelists
Michael Yip, PhD
Associate Professor,
UC San Diego
Mathias Unbearth, PhD
Associate Professor
Johns Hopkins University
Sabino Zani, MD
Associate Professor,
Duke University
Axel Krieger, PhD
Associate Professor
Johns Hopkins University
Ken Goldberg, PhD
William S. Floyd Jr. Distinguished Chair of Engineering,
UC Berkeley
Hongliang REN,
Professor,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Allison Okamura,
Richard W. Weiland Professor,
Stanford University
Lueder Burgner-Kahrs ,
Assistant Professor,
University of Toronto
Alan Kuntz,
Assistant Professor,
Vanderbilt
Baoru Huang,
Assistant Professor,
University of Liverpool
Ji Woong Kim,
Postdoctoral Researcher,
Stanford University
Topics of Interest
Topics of Interest
Interested topics include but are not limited to:
· Humanoids in Operating Room
· Surgical Tool Manipulation
· AI, Deep Learning, and Foundation Models
· Multimodal Perception
· Beyond Imaging-based Sensors
· Surgical Simulation Frameworks
· Active Learning and Reinforcement Learning
· Safety Critical Planning and Control
· Surgical Robot Autonomy
· Surgeon-in-loop Systems
Submission Site: TBD
Paper Format:
· Maximum of 3 pages (text, figures, tables, acknowledgment, and references).
· Papers should be submitted in PDF and follow the IROS format.
· Authors may submit their preliminary and unpublished results or a summary of their recently published or accepted work for wider dissemination.
All authors of accepted papers will present their work in a poster session. Awards will be given to the selected submissions in the best paper and best poster categories!
Rising Stars in Surgical Robotics – Call for Applications
Rising Stars in Surgical Robotics – Call for Applications
Showcase your research at our upcoming workshop! Two selected candidates will be invited to present a 15-minute talk on their work.
Submission Site: TBD
Note: Rising star applications do not necessarily require keywords and abstracts. Please fill in 'N/A' as a placeholder in the above sections.
Application Materials:
· Resume
· Research statement (maximum 3 pages)
Don't miss this opportunity to share your ideas and connect with leaders in the field!
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