BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:IEEE vTools.Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260329T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=-1SU;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:BST END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20261025T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=-1SU;BYMONTH=10 TZNAME:GMT END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260501T145653Z UID:361D55B0-D7AC-4838-81AB-5F45446EEC18 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T160000 DESCRIPTION:This session explores how modern intelligent systems perceive\, act\, and adapt in imperfect real-world conditions. We will look at how r obots can reliably identify graspable objects even in highly cluttered env ironments. At the same time\, we will question what happens when technolog y fails\, ages\, or is repurposed by its users. By combining perspectives from robotics and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)\, the session highlight s both precision-driven automation and human-centered adaptation. Expect a discussion that connects technical innovation with broader reflections on how we design\, use\, and sustain technology.\n\nA link to the two academ ic papers which will be discussed in the session is provided below:\n\n-\n [Graspness Discovery in Clutters for Fast and Accurate Grasp Detection](ht tps://openaccess.thecvf.com/content/ICCV2021/papers/Wang_Graspness_Discove ry_in_Clutters_for_Fast_and_Accurate_Grasp_Detection_ICCV_2021_paper.pdf): The first paper introduces an important novel concept\, β€œgraspness\,” in robotic perception\, which has been widely used in robotic manipulatio n research\, addressing a key limitation in grasp detection by identifying where robots should grasp in cluttered scenes. By leveraging geometric cu es and neural networks\, this work significantly improves both the efficie ncy and accuracy of robotic manipulation systems.\n\n-\n[Breakdown\, Obsol escence and Reuse: HCI and the Art of Repair](https://www.leokang.com/publ ications/breakdown_jackson.pdf): The second paper shifts perspective to HC I\, exploring how breakdown\, obsolescence\, and repair are not merely fai lures\, but opportunities for creativity and rethinking our relationship w ith technology. It challenges conventional design paradigms by positioning maintenance and reuse as central to interaction design.\n\nCo-sponsored b y: ZIENKIEWICZ INSTITUTE FOR MODELLING\, DATA AND AI\n\nAgenda: \nπŸ“… Wed nesday\, 13th May\nπŸ•’ 3:00 – 4:00 PM\nπŸ“ CoFo 014 (Ground Floor\, Co mputational Foundry) & Online Zoom Meeting\n\nJoin us to engage in insight ful discussions\, connect interdisciplinary ideas across robotics and HCI\ , network with fellow IEEE members\, and deepen your academic perspective. We are looking forward to seeing you there!\nMore information: https://gi thub.com/MasterPranjal/swansea-ieee.github.io\n\nFabian Way\, Crymlyn Burr ows\, Skewen\, Swansea\, Wales\, United Kingdom\, SA1 8EN\, Virtual: https ://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/558024 LOCATION:Fabian Way\, Crymlyn Burrows\, Skewen\, Swansea\, Wales\, United K ingdom\, SA1 8EN\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/558024 ORGANIZER:swansea.ieee@gmail.com SEQUENCE:14 SUMMARY:4th Reading Clinic: Wednesday 13th May 3-4 pm - CoFo 014 & Online URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/558024 X-ALT-DESC:Description: <br /><p dir="auto">This session explores how moder n intelligent systems perceive\, act\, and adapt in imperfect real-world c onditions. We will look at how robots can reliably identify graspable obje cts even in highly cluttered environments. At the same time\, we will ques tion what happens when technology fails\, ages\, or is repurposed by its u sers. By combining perspectives from robotics and Human-Computer Interacti on (HCI)\, the session highlights both precision-driven automation and hum an-centered adaptation. Expect a discussion that connects technical innova tion with broader reflections on how we design\, use\, and sustain technol ogy.</p>\n<p dir="auto">A link to the two academic papers which will be di scussed in the session is provided below:</p>\n<ol dir="auto">\n<li>\n<p d ir="auto"><a href="https://openaccess.thecvf.com/content/ICCV2021/papers/W ang_Graspness_Discovery_in_Clutters_for_Fast_and_Accurate_Grasp_Detection_ ICCV_2021_paper.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Graspness Discovery in Clutters for Fast and Accurate Grasp Detection</a>: The first paper intro duces an important novel concept\, &ldquo\;graspness\,&rdquo\; in robotic perception\, which has been widely used in robotic manipulation research\, addressing a key limitation in grasp detection by identifying where robot s should grasp in cluttered scenes. By leveraging geometric cues and neura l networks\, this work significantly improves both the efficiency and accu racy of robotic manipulation systems.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p dir="auto"><a h ref="https://www.leokang.com/publications/breakdown_jackson.pdf" target="_ blank" rel="noopener">Breakdown\, Obsolescence and Reuse: HCI and the Art of Repair</a>: The second paper shifts perspective to HCI\, exploring how breakdown\, obsolescence\, and repair are not merely failures\, but opport unities for creativity and rethinking our relationship with technology. It challenges conventional design paradigms by positioning maintenance and r euse as central to interaction design.</p>\n</li>\n</ol><br /><br />Agenda : <br /><p dir="auto">πŸ“… Wednesday\, 13th May<br>πŸ•’ 3:00 &ndash\; 4:00 PM<br>πŸ“ CoFo 014 (Ground Floor\, Computational Foundry) &amp\; Online Zoom Meeting</p>\n<p dir="auto">Join us to engage in insightful discussion s\, connect interdisciplinary ideas across robotics and HCI\, network with fellow IEEE members\, and deepen your academic perspective. We are lookin g forward to seeing you there!</p>\n<div class="markdown-heading" dir="aut o">More information: <a href="https://github.com/MasterPranjal/swansea-iee e.github.io">https://github.com/MasterPranjal/swansea-ieee.github.io</a>&n bsp\;</div> END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR