List of Competitions, Challenges and Events (in order of submissions)
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IROS2018 Fan Robotic Challenge
Organizer: Fernado Martín Monar (Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain)
Organizers: Hyungpil Moon (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea), David Hyunchul Shim (KAIST, Korea), Si Jung Kim (University of Nevada, USA), Pascual Campoy (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain)
Industrial Robot Obstacle Race Competition
Organizers: Jesús Enrique Sierra García (ASTI, Spain), Felipe Espinosa (University of Alalá, Spain)
European Robotics League: Service Robots, Major Tournament
Organizers: Pedro U. Lima (Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal), Jordi Pages (PAL Robotics, Spain)
Program-A-Robot Challenge
Organizer: José María Cañas Plaza (Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Spain)
IROS Mobile Manipulation Hackathon
Organizers: Maximo A. Roa, (German Aerospace Center, Germany), Mehmet Dogar (University of Leeds, UK), Nikolaus Correll (University of Colorado, USA), Francesco Ferro (PAL Robotics, Spain), Carlos Vivas (PAL Robotics, Spain), Jordi Pages (PAL Robotics, Spain), Antonio Morales (Universidad Jaume I, Spain)
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Minesweepers: Towards a Landmine-free World
Organizers: Alaa Khamis (General Motors, Canada), Mohamed Aboud (Hadath for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Egypt)
Humanoid Robot Application Challenge - Robot Magic
Organizer: Jacky Baltes (National Taiwan Normal University, ROC)
MathWorks Mini Drone Competition
Organizer: Lauren Tabolinsky (MathWorks, USA)
Autonomous Vehicles Event
Organizers: Christian Laugier (INRIA, France), Philippe Martinet (INRIA, France), Christoph Stiller (Karlsruhe Institute of Tecnhnology, D), Urbano Nunes (University of Coimbra, Portugal), Miguel Angel Sotelo (University Alcala, Spain)
List of Competitions, Challenges and Events (in order of submissions)
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IROS2018 Fan Robotic Challenge
Organizer: Fernado Martín Monar (Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain)
Organizers: Hyungpil Moon (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea), David Hyunchul Shim (KAIST, Korea), Si Jung Kim (University of Nevada, USA), Pascual Campoy (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain)
Industrial Robot Obstacle Race Competition
Organizers: Jesús Enrique Sierra García (ASTI, Spain), Felipe Espinosa (University of Alalá, Spain)
European Robotics League: Service Robots, Major Tournament
Organizers: Pedro U. Lima (Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal), Jordi Pages (PAL Robotics, Spain)
Program-A-Robot Challenge
Organizer: José María Cañas Plaza (Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Spain)
IROS Mobile Manipulation Hackathon
Organizers: Maximo A. Roa, (German Aerospace Center, Germany), Mehmet Dogar (University of Leeds, UK), Nikolaus Correll (University of Colorado, USA), Francesco Ferro (PAL Robotics, Spain), Carlos Vivas (PAL Robotics, Spain), Jordi Pages (PAL Robotics, Spain), Antonio Morales (Universidad Jaume I, Spain)
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Minesweepers: Towards a Landmine-free World
Organizers: Alaa Khamis (General Motors, Canada), Mohamed Aboud (Hadath for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Egypt)
Humanoid Robot Application Challenge - Robot Magic
Organizer: Jacky Baltes (National Taiwan Normal University, ROC)
MathWorks Mini Drone Competition
Organizer: Lauren Tabolinsky (MathWorks, USA)
Autonomous Vehicles Event
Organizers: Christian Laugier (INRIA, France), Philippe Martinet (INRIA, France), Christoph Stiller (Karlsruhe Institute of Tecnhnology, D), Urbano Nunes (University of Coimbra, Portugal), Miguel Angel Sotelo (University Alcala, Spain)
List of Competitions, Challenges and Events (in order of submissions)
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IROS2018 Fan Robotic Challenge
Organizer: Fernado Martín Monar (Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain)
Organizers: Hyungpil Moon (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea), David Hyunchul Shim (KAIST, Korea), Si Jung Kim (University of Nevada, USA), Pascual Campoy (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain)
Industrial Robot Obstacle Race Competition
Organizers: Jesús Enrique Sierra García (ASTI, Spain), Felipe Espinosa (University of Alalá, Spain)
European Robotics League: Service Robots, Major Tournament
Organizers: Pedro U. Lima (Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal), Jordi Pages (PAL Robotics, Spain)
Program-A-Robot Challenge
Organizer: José María Cañas Plaza (Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Spain)
IROS Mobile Manipulation Hackathon
Organizers: Maximo A. Roa, (German Aerospace Center, Germany), Mehmet Dogar (University of Leeds, UK), Nikolaus Correll (University of Colorado, USA), Francesco Ferro (PAL Robotics, Spain), Carlos Vivas (PAL Robotics, Spain), Jordi Pages (PAL Robotics, Spain), Antonio Morales (Universidad Jaume I, Spain)
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Minesweepers: Towards a Landmine-free World
Organizers: Alaa Khamis (General Motors, Canada), Mohamed Aboud (Hadath for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Egypt)
Humanoid Robot Application Challenge - Robot Magic
Organizer: Jacky Baltes (National Taiwan Normal University, ROC)
MathWorks Mini Drone Competition
Organizer: Lauren Tabolinsky (MathWorks, USA)
Autonomous Vehicles Event
Organizers: Christian Laugier (INRIA, France), Philippe Martinet (INRIA, France), Christoph Stiller (Karlsruhe Institute of Tecnhnology, D), Urbano Nunes (University of Coimbra, Portugal), Miguel Angel Sotelo (University Alcala, Spain)
As the results of the reviews, 14 proposals had been accepted for the Special Session at the 2018 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robot and Systems (IROS2018).
Each organizer collects at least 8 papers for each Special Session. They will be reviewed similar to the regular papers and only the accepted ones will be published in the IROS2018 Proceedings. The organizer will be invited to be the Chair of the Special Session and responsible for.
If the number of accepted papers is bigger than 8, papers will be allocated in two sessions and if necessary will be completed with regular papers of similar topic. Just in case that the number of accepted papers is less than 8, the papers will be reassigned to the other regular sessions according to the topic.
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As the results of the reviews, 14 proposals had been accepted for the Special Session at the 2018 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robot and Systems (IROS2018).
Each organizer collects at least 8 papers for each Special Session. They will be reviewed similar to the regular papers and only the accepted ones will be published in the IROS2018 Proceedings. The organizer will be invited to be the Chair of the Special Session and responsible for.
If the number of accepted papers is bigger than 8, papers will be allocated in two sessions and if necessary will be completed with regular papers of similar topic. Just in case that the number of accepted papers is less than 8, the papers will be reassigned to the other regular sessions according to the topic.
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As the results of the reviews, 14 proposals had been accepted for the Special Session at the 2018 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robot and Systems (IROS2018).
Each organizer collects at least 8 papers for each Special Session. They will be reviewed similar to the regular papers and only the accepted ones will be published in the IROS2018 Proceedings. The organizer will be invited to be the Chair of the Special Session and responsible for.
If the number of accepted papers is bigger than 8, papers will be allocated in two sessions and if necessary will be completed with regular papers of similar topic. Just in case that the number of accepted papers is less than 8, the papers will be reassigned to the other regular sessions according to the topic.
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October, 1-5, 2018 Madrid, Spain
As a result of the reviews, 48 proposals have been accepted for the Workshops sessions at the 2018 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robot and Systems (IROS2018). The workshops will be held on Monday, 1st October and Friday, 5th October, 2018. There are 33 full-day workshops and 15 half-day ones. Morning sessions are from 9:00 until 13:30, with a half-hour coffee break at 11:00. Afternoon sessions are from 14:30 until 19:00, with a half-hour coffee break at 16:30 (times to be confirmed).
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Registration is required for the workshops, through the IROS2018 registration website. The workshop registration gives you access to all workshops (and tutorials) on both workshop/tutorials days (1st and 5th October). However, you need to select the workshops (and/or tutorials) of your interest from the list on the registration site. (Also note that the workshops might be re-numbered for better consistency in the final program).
As a result of the reviews, 48 proposals have been accepted for the Workshops sessions at the 2018 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robot and Systems (IROS2018). The workshops will be held on Monday, 1st October and Friday, 5th October, 2018. There are 33 full-day workshops and 15 half-day ones. Morning sessions are from 9:00 until 13:30, with a half-hour coffee break at 11:00. Afternoon sessions are from 14:30 until 19:00, with a half-hour coffee break at 16:30 (times to be confirmed).
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Registration is required for the workshops, through the IROS2018 registration website. The workshop registration gives you access to all workshops (and tutorials) on both workshop/tutorials days (1st and 5th October). However, you need to select the workshops (and/or tutorials) of your interest from the list on the registration site. (Also note that the workshops might be re-numbered for better consistency in the final program).
Accommodation
HOTELS​
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0. Madrid Municipal Conference Centre
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2. Pullman Madrid Aeropuerto y Feria ★★★★
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4. NH Collection Abascal ★★★★
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6. NH Principe de Vergara ★★★★
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8. NH Collection Eurobuilding ★★★★
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All rates have breakfast and VAT (10%) included.
1. Novotel Campo de las Naciones ★★★★
3. Melia Castilla ★★★★
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5. NH Paseo de la Habana ★★★★
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9. Meliá Madrid Serrano ★★★★
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NOVOTEL MADRID CAMPO DE LAS NACIONES ★★★★
C/Amsterdam, n°3 Campo de las Naciones, 28042 Madrid
Located in front of the Madrid Municipal Conference Centre, Novotel Campo de las Naciones offers an execellent access to Puerta del Sol, 30 min by metro.
The structure is modern and all the 246 rooms are furnished, comfortable and spacious.
Guests can benefit from free Wi-fi, airport shuttle, poolside bar and “a la carte” service, offered in the restaurant from 12.00 to 23.00.
Located in front of the Madrid Municipal Conference Centre:
150 meters, 2 min. walking distance.
Room Rates:
Double room for single use: 220 €
Double Room: 240 €
PULLMAN MADRID AEROPUERTO Y FERIA ★★★★
C/Avd. Capital de España,10, Campo de las Naciones, 28042 Madrid
The Pullman hotel is placed in front of the Madrid Municipal Conference Centre and it is 30 minutes by metro far from the city center and with free airport shuttle.
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Guest rooms feature free Wi-fi, plasma TV, minibar and they are completely equipped with a 24-h room service. The structure have both a bar and a restaurant, were you can have international meals.
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Moreover guests have free access to the gym located only 600 metres far from the hotel.
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Located in front of the Madrid Municipal Conference Centre: 68 meters, 1 min. walking distance
Room Rates:
Double room for single use: 250 €
Double Room: 270 €
MELIÁ CASTILLA ★★★★
Calle del Poeta Joan Maragall, 43, 28020 Madrid
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Located few metres by Paseo de la Castellana, Melia Castilla is in a s trategic position between Madrid Municipal Conference Centre and the city center.
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The structure features classic décor and rooms are spacious and furnished with free Wi-fi.
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In addition the hotel offers several faci lities as a pool, fitness and wellness center and the L’Albufera restaurant.
To Madrid Municipal Conference Centre:
Metro Line 8 and 10 from Cuzco (every 4 min): 32 min.
Bus 27 and Metro Line 8 from Castellana – Rosario Pino: 35 min.
Room Rates:
Double room for single use: 220 €
Double Room: 236,50 €
NH COLLECTION ABASCAL ★★★★
C/ de José Abascal, 47, 28003 Madrid
NH Abascal is placed in central Madrid, next to Paseo de la Castellana, only 4 metro s tops to the city center and 30 minutes to the Madrid Municipal Conference Centre.
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The s tructure offers modern guests rooms , fully equipped with free Wi-fi, Nespresso machine, free water and a flat-screen TV.
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Gues ts can also benefit from the free gym, they can relax in the beautiful terrace and have their meals in the res taurant that serves both national and international dishes.
To Madrid Municipal Conference Centre:
Metro Line 8 and 10 from Gregorio Marañón (every 6 min): 29 min.
Room Rates:
Double room for single use: 150,76 €
Double Room: 168,30 €
NH PASEO DE LA HABANA MADRID ★★★★
Paseo de la Habana, 73, 28036 Madrid
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Located in a paceful área of Madrid, NH Paseo de la Habana is rounded by shops, bar and restaurants, just a few s teps from the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.
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The rooms are modern, furnished with free Wi -fi, flat-screen TV and minibar.
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The hotel offers room service and 24-h reception service.
Moreover guests can enjoy their meals i n the hotel’s restaurant or in the ons ite bar.
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To Madrid Municipal Conference Centre:
Metro Line 8 from Colombia (every 6 min): 20 min.
Room Rates:
Double room for single use: 124,30 €
Double Room: 136,40 €
NH Principe de Vergara is located in the beautiful district of Salamanca, just a few s teps from Avenida de America.
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Gue s ts’ rooms are spacious and modern, fully equipped with free Wi-fi and flat-screen TV. Room service is also available.
The s tructure offers a gym, onsite all-day res taurant, cocktail bar and café bar.
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To Madrid Municipal Conference Centre:
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Metro 6 and 8 from Avenida de America (every 6 min): 32 min.
Metro 5 and 8 from Avenida de America (every 5 min): 33 min
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Room Rates:
Double room for single use: 160,60 €
Double Room: 174,90 €
NH PRÍNCIPE DE VERGARA ★★★★
Calle del Príncipe de Vergara, 92, 28006 Madrid,
Located in the heart of Madrid, in the same street of Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, in area surrounded by shops, bars and restaurants.
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The rooms offered are bright and spacious, full furnished, with free Wi-Fi, satellite TV and air conditioning. 24h room service is also available.
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Gues ts can benefit from the gym and spa.
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Moreover there are two restaurants on s i te: the Michelin starred DiverXO and DOMO. There i s also a 99 Sushi Bar & Res taurant.
NH ZURBANO ★★★★
Calle de Zurbano, 79-81, 28003 Madrid
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Located just few minutes from Paseo de la Castellana and very close to Nuevos Ministerios financial district, in an area sourrended by shops and res taurants.
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The rooms are completely renovated with modern amenities, with free Wi- Fi , satellite TV and minibar.
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Gues ts can tra in in the hotel’s gym, they can benefit from the room service or enjoy their meal in the restaurant or a drink in the bar.
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To Madrid Municipal Conference Centre:
Metro 8 from Nuevos Ministerios (every 5 min.): 30 min.
Room Rates:
Double room for single use: 138,60 €
Double Room: 150,70 €
NH COLLECTION EUROBUILDING ★★★★
Calle de Padre Damián, 23, 28036 Madrid
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To Madrid Municipal Conference Centre:
Metro 8 from Colombia (every 5 min.): 28 min.
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Room Rates:
Double room for single use: 209,00 €
Double Room: 222,20 €
MELIÁ MADRID SERRANO ★★★★
Claudio Coello, 139, 28006 Madrid
Located in Salamanca District, the s tructure is surrounded by shops and res taurants, with good connections with public transport.
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The modern rooms features all faci lities. There is free Wi-Fi and flat s creen TV.
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Moreover Guests can benefit from the gym and enjoy their time in the bar.
To Madrid Municipal Conference Centre:
Metro 10 and 8 from Emilio Castelar (every 5 min): 35 min.
Room Rates:
Double room for single use: 181,50 €
Double Room: 198,00 €