Where Robotics Meets Education: Advancing Learning, Manipulation, and Locomotion in Embodied Robotics

Jointly organized by DOBOT, Syracuse University, and the University of Kentucky, this workshop brings together leading professors at the forefront of embodied AI research, alongside student paper presentations, live demos of DOBOT’s latest robotics innovations, in-depth analyses of frontier AI robot deployments in real-world industries, and a forward-looking panel on the future of physical AI — from hardware and software to full-scenario integration. We are not here to pitch products; we are here to catalyze a shared conversation among academia, industry, and emerging talent. With Syracuse and Kentucky as our co-hosts, we aim to build the collaborative research infrastructure that will define the next generation of intelligent machines — in the lab, in the classroom, and beyond. 📅 Date & TimeSeptember 29, 2026 (Tuesday) | 13:30 – 17:00Optional dinner banquet to follow 📍 LocationMeeting Room 415, David L. Lawrence Convention Center1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA, USA Workshop Highlights Keynote by faculties from University of Kentucky and Syracuse University Product and demo sessions from DOBOT Panel discussions on robot foundation and industry-education integration Networking with researchers, professionals, operators, partners across the Dobot Robotics ecosystem Workshop Agenda 🎤 Featured Speakers & Panelists Stella Wang – VP of Global Education, DOBOT IROS Organizing Committee Representative Mike Szesterniak – DOBOT USA LLC Biyun Xie – University of Kentucky Zhenyu Gan – Syracuse University Roy Wu – University of Maryland, Baltimore County Frank Zhao – CEO, Mira RobotPlus additional panelists from academia and industry. 👥 Who Should Attend? Robotics researchers and AI engineers University faculty and lab directors EdTech professionals and curriculum developers Industry leaders in automation and embodied AI Graduate students and postdocs interested in human‑robot interaction ✨ Why You Can’t Miss This Get first‑hand insights into DOBOT’s latest embodied AI platforms Engage in lively panel debates on the future of robotics education Experience live hardware demonstrations Network with leading experts from IROS and top universities Contribute to shaping the next‑generation talent development ecosystem 🔗 Register NowSpaces are limited – secure your spot today! We look forward to turning research vision into reality with you in Pittsburgh!