BHSS 2025
Biohybrid Swarm Systems Summer School will bring together experts and students to delve into the fascinating intersection of biology, robotics, and computer sciences.
This summer school aims to advance research at the intersection of robotics, artificial intelligence, and biological systems by exploring how biohybrid swarms—where robots and living organisms interact—can be leveraged for collective intelligence. Participants will gain hands-on experience in swarm robotics, bioinspired algorithms, and real-world applications, contributing to the development of innovative methodologies for studying complex adaptive systems.
Objectives
- Provide a foundational understanding of biohybrid swarm intelligence.
- Explore the latest advancements in swarm robotics and bioinspired systems.
- Facilitate communication between students, researchers, and experts in AI, robotics, and biology.
- Develop hands-on experience with biohybrid swarm experiments and simulations.
- Investigate real-world applications of biohybrid swarms.
Dates: July 4–6, 2025
Location: Middle East Technical University, Research Park Seminar Hall (ODTÜ Araştırma Parkı), Ankara, Türkiye.
You can apply for participation here.
Scholarship deadline: June 20, 2025
This summer school is held within the scope of the RoboRoyale project.
Speakers
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Middle East Technical University
Department of Computer Engineering, Middle East Technical University
Talk: Markerless Bee Tracking over Long Periods with Minimal Human Labeling
Department of Computer Science, Durham University
Department of Computer Engineering, Middle East Technical University
Department of Computer and Information Science, University of Konstanz
Talk: Bio-Hybrid Systems and Human-Swarm Interaction: Natural Plants as Sensors and Time in Human-Swarm Interaction
School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Sheffield
Department of Zoology, University of Graz
Talk: Unveiling the Logic of the Hive Through Technology
Department of Computer Science, Czech Technical University
Talk: Robotic Systems for Honeybee Behavioral Analysis
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