IEEE/RSJ IROS WS — Geometric Representations
in Robotics
Structured priors, metrics, constraints &
groundings for Manipulation
Workshop Program
The full-day workshop features five complementary session types: keynote talks, thematic panel discussions, spotlight teaser presentations, poster sessions, and Geometric Representation Interdisciplinary Impact Clinics (GRIIC).
Schedule — TBD
The detailed session schedule will be announced closer to the workshop date.
Workshop date: October 1, 2026 — IROS 2026, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
| Time (TBD) | Session / Talk |
|---|---|
| Opening | |
| 09:00–09:10 | Welcome & Opening Remarks (Organizers) |
| Block I | |
| 09:10–09:45 |
Invited Talk: Prof. Georgia Chalvatzaki
(Technical University of Darmstadt)
[30+5 min talk + Q&A]
|
| 09:45–10:20 |
Invited Talk: Dr. Arne Sachtler
(Technical University of Munich, German Aerospace Center (DLR))
[30+5 min talk + Q&A]
|
| 10:20–10:55 |
Invited Talk: Prof. Constantinos Chamzas
(Worcester Polytechnic Institute)
[30+5 min talk + Q&A]
|
| 10:55–11:30 |
Invited Talk: Prof. Jonathan Kelly
(University of Toronto)
[30+5 min talk + Q&A]
|
| 11:30–12:00 | Debate (Invited Speakers) |
| 12:00–12:45 | Selected Paper Discussion |
| Block II | |
| 14:00–14:10 | Afternoon Welcome & Opening Remarks (Organizers) |
| 14:10–14:45 |
Invited Talk: Prof. Katerina Fragkiadaki
(Carnegie Mellon University)
[30+5 min talk + Q&A]
|
| 14:45–15:20 |
Invited Talk: Dr. Johannes Lachner
(Purdue University)
[30+5 min talk + Q&A]
|
| 15:20–15:55 |
Invited Talk: Dr. Tobias Löw
(University of Washington)
[30+5 min talk + Q&A]
|
| 15:55–16:25 | Debate (Invited Speakers) |
| 16:25–17:10 | Selected Paper Discussion |
Note: The program is indicative. Final schedule will be updated once logistics are confirmed by IROS 2026.
Session Formats
- Keynote Talks: 30-minute presentations by invited speakers, each followed by Q&A.
- Thematic Panel Discussions: Focused discussions following each keynote block, with all block speakers and audience participation.
- Spotlight Teaser Talks: 3–5 minute presentations by authors of accepted contributed papers, encouraging discussion at the poster session.
- Poster / Demo Sessions: Interactive sessions during breaks where contributors present their work and receive direct feedback from speakers and attendees.
- Geometric Representation Interdisciplinary Impact Clinics (GRIIC): Small-group mentoring sessions where early-career researchers receive tailored feedback from senior invited speakers on their research approaches and directions.
Accepted Papers
Accepted contributions will be listed here after the review process is completed.