IROS 2026 highlights: Agility whole-body manipulation demo and geometry workshop stand out
chris_j_paxton · x · 2026-10-02
Robotics researcher Chris Paxton shared his delight that his IROS demo was well received, quoting Jesse Michel's roundup of IROS 2026 favorites:
- Agility's whole-body manipulation demo
- A geometry workshop featuring elegant uses of SE3 symmetry and explicit contact handling
- Rysen hammering nails and holding a pen on stage
A quick pulse on what impressed the robotics community at this year's conference.
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