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Seminar: Learning for Robot Manipulation

Organizer:
Dr. Tim Welschehold

Co-Organizers:
Imen Mahdi, Nick Heppert

In the era of intelligent automation, the ability of robots to interact with their environment through precise and adaptive manipulation is crucial. This seminar explores the latest advancements in learning for robot manipulation, where machine learning, computer vision and motion generation converge to equip robots with human-like dexterity. In particular, we will analyze contributions to the field using techniques including reinforcement learning, imitation learning and diffusion-based policy learning for tackling various challenges in robotic manipulation.

Course Information

Details:
Course Number: 11LE13S-7354-M
Places: 20
Location: Georges-Köhler-Allee 80, Room Number 00.021
Course Program:
Introduction: 23/04/2026 @ 16:00
How to make a presentation: TBA
Block Seminar: TBA
Evaluation Program:
  Seminar Presentation: TBA
  Summary Due Date: 07/08/2026 @ 23:59 CEST
Requirements:
  Basic knowledge of Deep Learning or Reinforcement Learning or Robotics
Remarks:
Topics will be assigned for the seminar via preference voting. If there are more interested students than places, places will be assigned based on priority suggestions of the HisInOne system. The date of registration is irrelevant. In particular, we want to avoid that students grab a topic and then leave the seminar. Please have a coarse look at all available papers to make an informed decision before you commit. 

Course Material

Google Form:
 TBD
Slides:
Lecture 1: TBD
Lecture 2: TBD
Templates:

Additional Information

Enrollment Procedure

  • Enroll through HISinOne, the course number is 11LE13S-7354-M .
  • The registration period for the seminars are from 20/04/2026 to 27/04/2026.
  • Attend the introductory session on 23/04/2026.
  • Fill the Form above for topic selection (will be provide after the introductory session).

Evaluation Details

  • Students are expected to prepare a 20-minute long presentation and draft a summary.
  • The seminar will be held as a "Blockseminar" on 29/7/2025
  • The slides of your presentation should be discussed with the supervisor two weeks before the Blockseminar.
  • The summary should not exceed seven pages (excluding bibliography and images) and is due on 5/08/2025. Significantly longer summaries will not be accepted.
  • Ensure you cite all work you use including images and illustrations. Where possible, try to use your own illustrations.
  • The final grade is based on the oral presentation, the summary, and participation in the blockseminar.

Questions?

If you have any questions, please direct them to Imen Mahdi before the topic allotment, and to your supervisor after you have received your topic.