Purdue University Colleges of Science, Engineering, and Agriculture together with the Purdue Office of Industry Partnerships and Purdue Polytechnic Institute proudly present Robotics Day, a campus-wide celebration of innovation, collaboration, and discovery in robotics. This event brings together industry leaders, faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and students to explore the rapidly evolving world of robotics and its impact on our future.
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Purdue Memorial Union Ballrooms |
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9:30-10:30 |
Opening Session |
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10:00-12:00 |
Demo/Expo |
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12:00-1:30 |
Lunch & Keynote |
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1:30-2:00 |
Poster Session |
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3:00-5:00 |
Lightning Talks |
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5:00-7:00 |
Industry Panel Poster Award Presentation |
Opening Session (9:30–10:30)
Kick off Robotics Day with a high-energy snapshot of the state of robotics at Purdue, showcasing the depth and breadth of our interdisciplinary ecosystem. This session sets the tone with bold ideas, major initiatives, and a few “wow” moments—designed to spark curiosity and tee up everything you’ll experience throughout the day.
Demo / Expo (10:00–12:00)
Step into robotics in motion. The Demo & Expo brings Purdue’s research to life with hands-on demonstrations, real-world testbeds, and cutting-edge systems that show how theory becomes impact across manufacturing, mobility, healthcare, and beyond.
Lunch & Keynote (12:00–1:30)
Refuel, connect, and get inspired by an industry leader shaping the future of robotics. The keynote pairs a forward-looking perspective on where robotics is headed with candid insights on adoption, scale, and the partnerships needed to drive real-world impact.
Poster Session (1:30–2:00)
Discover the next wave of robotics innovation through posters from students, postdocs, and researchers across Purdue. This session highlights emerging ideas, interdisciplinary collaborations, and fresh talent—culminating in a poster competition that celebrates excellence and creativity.
Lightning Talks (3:00–5:00)
Fast-paced, focused, and full of insight, the Lightning Talks deliver bite-sized perspectives on robotics in action. From enabling technologies to sector spotlights and future horizons, these short talks offer a rapid tour of the ideas shaping what’s next. You can expect a mix of internal and external perspectives during these sessions
Closing Reception (5:00–7:00),
Industry Panel
This high-energy panel brings together leaders from industry to explore the next wave of robotics innovation and the real challenges slowing adoption today. Panelists will discuss where current solutions fall short, how cutting-edge academic research can help close those gaps, and what industry needs next from research to accelerate deployment and impact.
Poster Award Presentation
Close the day by celebrating standout contributions from the poster session. The awards recognize exceptional research, communication, and impact—spotlighting the people and ideas driving Purdue robotics forward.
Purdue West Lafayette is very walkable, and the Union Club Hotel in the Purdue Memorial Union is a convenient on-campus location for overnight visitors.
There are a variety of other lodging options in the Greater Lafayette area — some within walking distance. Visit Lafayette-West Lafayette is a great resource to locate nearby hotels, campgrounds and vacation rentals to fit your needs.
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Shaoshuai Mou |
Elmer Bruhn Associate Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics |
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Shreyas Sundaram |
Marie Gordon Professor, Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering Professor of Mechanical Engineering (Courtesy Appointment) Co-Director, Institute for Control, Optimization and Networks Purdue University |
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Ziran Wang |
Assistant Professor, Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering & Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (by courtesy) Assistant Director, Institute for Control, Optimization and Networks (ICON) |
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Yan Gu |
Associate Professor School of Mechanical Engineering Director of Terrain Robotics Advanced Control and Experimentation (TRACE) Lab |
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Yu She |
Assistant Professor Edwardson School of Industrial Engineering Director of the Purdue Mechanisms And Robotic Systems (MARS) Lab |
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Aniket Bera |
Associate Professor in Computer Science Director, IDEAS Lab, Purdue University IEEE RA-L Senior Editor (Planning and Simulation) |
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Dongming Gan |
Fellow of ASME, SM of IEEE Associate Professor Polytechnic Institute |
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