Call for Papers
LARS 2024 - 21st IEEE Latin American Robotics Symposium
https://lars-larc2024.ucsp.edu.pe/
November 11-13, 2024
Arequipa - Peru
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Dear colleague,

We are pleased to inform you that LARS 2024 - 21st IEEE Latin American Robotics Symposium will be held in Arequipa, Peru on November 11-13, 2024, in conjunction with the 23rd IEEE Latin American Robotics Competition.

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Conference Scope
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The 21st IEEE Latin American Robotics Symposium (LARS 2024), the oldest and most prestigious robotics conference in Latin America, will be held in Arequipa - Peru, hosted by the Universidad Catolica San Pablo. LARS 2024 will offer you an unparalleled experience with excellent technical programs and social activities. Despite being a Latin American event, every year LARS/LARC receives researchers and teams from countries from North America, Europe, Asia and Oceania. It is a singular event with a focus on scientific and technological development.
 
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Venue
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Peru is a millenary country located in South America which offers a great cultural and gastronomic experience. Arequipa is located in the south of Peru and has become a hub for technological talent in Peru, which has its roots in the San Pablo Catholic University. San Pablo University has become a leading institution in research and technological development in Peru, specially on intelligent autonomous systems.

Arequipa combines the comfort of a metropolis, with the beauty of its green countryside, volcanoes, and cultural heritage; it offers an impressive gastronomy, majestic churches, mansions, and convents. Likewise, the Colca Canyon, twice as deep as the Grand Canyon. Also, it is close to Machu Picchu and Nazca lines.

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Important Dates
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10 June 2024: Paper Registration Deadline
17 June 2024: Paper Submission Deadline
12 August 2024: Paper Acceptance Notification
02 September 2024: Camera Ready submission

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Conference Topics
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The conference aims to gather researchers from the industry and academia to present and discuss the latest trends in research and technology in the fields of robotics and related areas.

Contributions from researchers, industry, and outputs from a collaboration between industrial and academic R&D units are welcome in the following topics.

* Aerial Robots
* Autonomous vehicles
* Biologically-Inspired Robots
* Cognitive Robotics
* Dynamics and Control
* Educational Robotics
* Embedded and Mobile Hardware
* Evolutionary Robotics
* Field and Service Robotics
* Human-Robot Interaction and Interfaces
* Humanoid Robots
* Industrial applications
* Learning and Adaptation
* Micro and Nano Robotics
* Mobile Robots
* Motion Planning
* Multi-Robot and Multi-Agent Systems
* Robot Competitions
* Robot Modeling
* Robot Perception
* Robot Programming
* Robotic Architectures
* Robotic Manipulators
* Robotic surgery and rehabilitation
* Robotic Swarms
* Robotics and Entertainment
* Search and Rescue Robots
* Self-Localization, Mapping and Navigation
* Sensor Modeling and Sensor Networks 
* Simulation and Visualization
* Underwater Robotic Systems
* Vision in Robotics and Automation

 
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Paper Submission
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Papers must be written in English and must not exceed six (6) pages in standard IEEE format, including title, abstract, tables, figures, and references. Papers should present new solid results in theoretical, empirical, and applied research related to the conference topics. This year the reviewing process will be DOUBLE BLINDED, so authors must hide their names, contact information, acknowledgments, and any other reference in the text to where their research takes place. Accepted papers will be published in the IEEE Xplore Digital Libary. Detailed instructions for submission are available on the conference website https://lars-larc2024.ucsp.edu.pe/

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Paper Presentation
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All papers will be presented in regular oral sessions. Virtual presentations may be arranged for participants unable to attend in person. Details will be available at the conference website. 

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LARS 2024 General/Program Chairs
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General Chairs:
    Dr. Raquel Esperanza Patino Escarcina (UCSP - Peru)
    Dr. Dennis Barrios Aranibar (UCSP - Peru)

Program Chair:
    Dr. Luiz Chaimowicz (UFMG - Brazil)

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Please check further details at the LARS'2024 conference website (https://lars-larc2024.ucsp.edu.pe/).
Should you have any question please don't hesitate to contact us (lars.larc.2024@ucsp.edu.pe).