Embodied Intelligence for Medical Robotics: Learning, Adaption, and Interaction
Embodied Intelligence for Medical Robotics: Learning, Adaption, and Interaction
Schedule: October 24th, 14:00 - 18:00, Breakout session 11
Venue: Pressroom B, Hangzhou International Expo Center, China
About this Workshop
Medical robotics has transformed patient care, offering greater precision and minimally invasive procedures. However, current medical robotic systems often face challenges in real-world settings, where adaptability, learning, and intuitive interaction are essential for successful deployment.
This workshop will explore the intersection of embodied intelligence, artificial intelligence, robotics, and human-robot collaboration, aiming to develop more intelligent, autonomous, and responsive medical robots. Leading researchers, physicians, and industry experts will discuss recent advancements in learning for medical robots, adaptive control strategies, and human-in-the-loop interaction models.
Unlike previous workshops that focused on learning in medical robotics, this workshop will emphasize embodied intelligence, specifically, how medical robots interact with their environment and humans. It will also address patient-specific adaptability and the challenges of real-world deployment. We will showcase innovative approaches that enable medical robots to operate effectively in dynamic environments, anticipate human intent, and improve patient outcomes. The workshop will center around two major applications in medical robotics: surgical robots and rehabilitation robots.
Through keynote talks, panel discussions, and hands-on demonstrations, attendees will gain valuable insights into cutting-edge research and engage with experts who are shaping the future of medical robotics. As the field evolves, bridging AI-driven intelligence with real-world adaptability will be key to the next generation of robotic healthcare solutions.
Topics of Interest
This workshop will specifically focus on the four distinct roles of medical robots: Assisted, Adaptive, Augmented, and Autonomous. It will explore these roles in relation to key themes such as design, perception, modeling, control, and navigation of medical robots, addressing the following core areas:
Autonomous Control of Medical Robots
Advanced Sensing Technologies for Medical Robotics
Design and Modeling Challenges in Medical Robotic Systems
Navigation and Path Planning in Medical Robots
Machine Learning/Deep Learning for Medical Robots
Human-Robot Collaboration in High-Risk Surgical Environments
Safety and Regulatory Considerations for Autonomous Medical Robotics
Novel Surgical Training Techniques
Haptic Feedback for Enhanced Precision in Robotic Surgery
Advancements in Enhancing Cognitive Abilities and Situational Awareness in Surgical Robots
Submission Information
This workshop invites submissions of extended abstracts.
FORMAT
The abstract for submission should be no more than two pages, formatted according to the IEEE conference format (https://www.ieee.org/conferences/publishing/templates.html). It must include the following sections:
Introduction
Materials and Methods
Results
Discussion
References
Successful submissions will be either accepted for an oral or poster presentation.
Submissions should be sent as a single email with a PDF attachment to xinl@mmmi.sdu.dk with diwu@mmmi.sdu.dk in CC.
Please format the email subject as: [Submission-EIMR-IROS2025] + [Title of Your Submission]
Submission deadline: October 3rd, 2025
Notification of acceptance: October 7th, 2025
We are excited to announce that we will be selecting two outstanding poster presentations for special awards, each accompanied by a cash prize. These awards recognize excellence in abstract quality and presentation quality.
Best Poster Award
Best Student Poster Award
We look forward to seeing your submissions and celebrating the outstanding work of our participants!
Speakers
Organizers
Student Organizers
Sponsors