Irem
Uygur
Project Leader, Robotics Engineer PhD at ZMP Japan
"Expanding Horizons: Robotics for a More Inclusive Future"
"Expanding Horizons: Robotics for a More Inclusive Future"
Wed May 21 - 6:40 AM EDT/New York (See in local time)
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"Expanding Horizons: Robotics for a More Inclusive Future"
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Session: Expanding Horizons: Robotics for a More Inclusive Future
What came to your mind when you heard the word “robot” in the past? A military defense tool, an industrial robot arm, or a fictional character on a TV screen? Today, robots have broken free. They have stepped out of military bases, industrial cages, and TV screens. In this talk, we will explore how this transformation happened and what the future holds for us.Key Takeaways
- Robots have evolved from confined industrial and military applications to autonomous roles in public spaces like delivery, shopping malls, and restaurants.
- Advances in technology have enabled robots to operate independently in complex environments, expanding their real-world applications.
- These advancements not only enhance robotic capabilities but also improve human accessibility
- Technological advancements have turned previously impossible ideas into reality, requiring us to rethink and reshape our approaches to innovation.
Bio
I am Dr. Irem Uygur, a robotics engineer born in Ankara, Turkiye. My journey in robotics began as a research assistant at the University of Glasgow, where I contributed to an EU project developing a cloth-folding robot. I then advanced to the German Aerospace Center (DLR), working on the Human-sized Humanoid Lola Project and the KUKA Assembly OmniRob project in collaboration with the Technical University of Munich (TUM). During my master’s studies at TUM, my team and I achieved first place in the European Robotics Challenge Simulation Contest, cementing my passion for robotics. Motivated to deepen my expertise, I pursued a PhD at The University of Tokyo, Japan, supported by MEXT scholarship. My research focused on indoor self-localization systems, particularly for handheld devices—a critical step toward enabling accessible navigation. This work led me to join ZMP, a Japanese robotics company, where I developed a B2B navigation app for visually impaired individuals. I also specialize in autonomous delivery and warehouse robotics, leveraging my diverse experiences to advance the field and create impactful, inclusive technologies.