Medical Assistance Systems
The Medical Assistance Systems Working Group represented at ICRA 2026 in Vienna
In early June, the “Medical Assistance Systems” working group presented research papers from TRR 318 “Constructing Explainability” at the “IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation” (ICRA) 2026 in Vienna.
Carolin Klute and Sinem Görmez jointly participated in the workshop “Robot Ethics: Ethical, Legal, and User Perspectives in Robotics & Automation.” In her presentation, Carolin Klute introduced an ethical framework for the development of AI systems that adapt their behavior to human emotions. Sinem Görmez presented a poster on responsible verbal support in human-robot interaction.
The workshop focused on ethical, legal, and user-centered perspectives on robotics and automation and provided a space for discussions on how robotic systems can be designed responsibly and deployed in human living and working environments.
For the working group participants, ICRA 2026 was a valuable opportunity to keep updated on current developments in the international robotics community, make new contacts, and discuss their own research in an international context.
Particularly impressive were the large exhibition featuring robots, demonstrators, and industry partners, as well as various competitions in which teams presented their systems under real-world conditions. This allowed research to be not only discussed but also directly experienced.
In keeping with the conference motto “Robots for All,” the “Festival of Robots” also took place in Vienna.
At Karlsplatz, visitors could experience and try out robotics for free and engage in conversation with researchers and companies. Thus, the stay in Vienna not only offered the opportunity to raise the international profile of one’s own research but also to gain diverse insights from academia, industry, and the public.
The IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) is one of the world’s most important conferences in the field of robotics and automation. With 7,605 registrations, the conference provided an impressive setting for international scientific exchange, the latest research findings, robotics demonstrations, competitions, and a large industry exhibition.