Sydney drew upon the expertise of three local academics to secure one of the largest robotics research conferences in the world.
The city's winning bid to host the IEEE/Robotics Society of Japan (RSJ)
International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS) in 2028, highlighted the work of Professors
Dana Kulic, Peter Corke, Denny Oetomo, and Hanna Kurniawati.
“Their expertise and dedication have secured this prestigious event, and I am
honoured to co-chair alongside them. This is a great opportunity to showcase
Australian robotics, promote the robot industry in Australasia, and also
advance robotics in the Pacific Island Countries,” said IROS 2028 bid co-chair, Professor Dikai Liu, University of Technology Sydney (UTS).
IROS is set to attract between 7,000 and 10,000 international
delegates generating an estimated AUD31 million in direct expenditure into the
local economy. IROS Sydney will be held at the International Convention Centre
Sydney (ICC Sydney) from 2-6 October 2028, marking the first time the conference
has ventured into the southern hemisphere in it’s 30-year history.
BESydney CEO Lyn Lewis Smith said: “Events such as IROS
allow us to build global connectivity for our robust local research ecosystem
as well as showcasing Australian capability and collaboration and investment
opportunities.
“New South Wales hosts advanced research facilities, such as
the UTS ARC Research Hub for Human-Robot Teaming for Sustainable and Resilient
Construction and Robotics Institute, and the University of Sydney’s Australian
Centre for Field Robotics and the ARC Australian Robotic Inspection and Asset
Management Hub, and these institutions have pioneered innovations in areas
including space robotics, infrastructure maintenance, and sustainable mining
applications.”
Established in 1988 and held annually, IROS
gathers the expert international robotics research community to explore the
frontier of science and technology in intelligent robots and smart machines.
The research showcased at these global conferences plays a critical role in
growing new industries, providing the foundation for innovation.
