QueerInRobotics

Dedicated to fostering an inclusive community for LGBTQ+ roboticists and amplifying queer voices in the world of robotics. 🏳️‍🌈🤖

[QueerInRobotics @QueerInRobotics]

Hello world! Excited to launch a new initiative: Queer in Robotics! Our goal is to create a welcoming and safe space for queer roboticists, and to highlight queer issues in the field. https://t.co/8qgde1KdvA with @RobobertoMM @marucabrera27 @ruchira_ray @RajKorpan, Andrea Sipos

[QueerInRobotics @QueerInRobotics]

📢 Call for Submissions!

Queer in Robotics is excited to host a workshop as part of ICRA 2026 Community Building Day!

We welcome work on robotics + queerness, as well as robotics research by queer individuals. 🏳️‍🌈🤖

Workshop page: https://t.co/crD2mWmS2U

[Michigan Robotics @UMRobotics]

"I am thrilled to be recognized by Rackham for my contributions to the robotics community, both in and out of the research lab."

Andrea Sipos, Robotics PhD candidate, was selected as a recipient of the Susan Lipschutz Award for @umichgradschool students.

[Ruchira (she/they) @ruchira_ray]

🤔What tasks do we want robots to handle? Are these preferences based on saved time or feelings we associate with the tasks?

Introducing Why Automate This?—a study exploring automation preferences across social groups, using feelings & time-spent as key factors. 👇 (1/5)

[QueerInRobotics @QueerInRobotics]

At @corl_conf in Munich? Make sure to join us tonight for our after-hours meet-up, starting at 7pm! #CoRL2024

[QueerInRobotics @QueerInRobotics]

We are building a directory of queer roboticists as a resource for those seeking queer robotics experts for panels, studies, speakers, committees, recognitions, and other activities!

If you are interested in joining, please fill out this form: https://t.co/00lfLrzlQs

[QueerInRobotics @QueerInRobotics]

At @ieeeroman this week? Join Queer in Robotics for lunch in the park on Tuesday at 12:30. Boxed lunches will be provided, so make sure you RSVP! https://t.co/v2zFncdELS

[QueerInRobotics @QueerInRobotics]

At @ieeeroman this week? Join Queer in Robotics for lunch in the park on Tuesday at 12:30. Boxed lunches will be provided, so make sure you RSVP! https://t.co/v2zFncdELS

[QueerInRobotics @QueerInRobotics]

Don't forget to RSVP for our event at RSS tomorrow!

[QueerInRobotics @QueerInRobotics]

Are you attending RSS24? Join Queer in Robotics (QiR) for a social event on Thursday, July 18th at 8pm. We are dedicated to creating a welcoming and safe space for LGBTQ+ roboticists and want to build community with you. RSVP (drinks!): https://t.co/ejDa45a97l See you there!

[QueerInRobotics @QueerInRobotics]

Are you attending RSS24? Join Queer in Robotics (QiR) for a social event on Thursday, July 18th at 8pm. We are dedicated to creating a welcoming and safe space for LGBTQ+ roboticists and want to build community with you. RSVP (drinks!): https://t.co/ejDa45a97l See you there!

[QueerInRobotics @QueerInRobotics]

So excited to announce that our article "Launching Queer in Robotics" has been published by the IEEE Robot & Automation Magazine. Special thanks to @ieeeras Women in Engineering committee @KarinneRamirezA @GeorgiaChal for their support in this publication
https://t.co/8ROJjF7lxV

[QueerInRobotics @QueerInRobotics]

@ieeeiros @HRI_Conference @ieee_ras_icra Shout out to the co-authors involved in this effort: @DemRajKorpan @ruchira_ray @acsipos @ndennler Max Parks @marucabrera27 @RobobertoMM

[QueerInRobotics @QueerInRobotics]

So excited to announce that our article "Launching Queer in Robotics" has been published by the IEEE Robot & Automation Magazine. Special thanks to @ieeeras Women in Engineering committee @KarinneRamirezA @GeorgiaChal for their support in this publication
https://t.co/8ROJjF7lxV

[QueerInRobotics @QueerInRobotics]

@ieeeiros @HRI_Conference @ieee_ras_icra We hope you enjoy the article, join us in future events, and generally continue to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community. Happy pride!!! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🥳

[QueerInRobotics @QueerInRobotics]

Going to #ICRA2024 and want to get together with other queer roboticists and allies? Come to our social event on Monday! Food and drinks and great people

[QueerInRobotics @QueerInRobotics]

Last call for people interested in Uber/Lyft sharing! Meet outside UMC building! (2nd floor exit)

[QueerInRobotics @QueerInRobotics]

Day 1 of #HRI2024 underway! Now in the ethics and society session, @williamstome presenting on transgender and non-binary perspectives on HRI highlighted our QiR initiative! We have our social tonight! Talk to @marucabrera27 or @ndennler if you're interested in knowing more

[The HRI Conference @HRI_Conference]

🤩HRI is next week!! Be sure to stay tuned here for all the social events happening in Boulder. The Queer in Robotics social will be Tuesday night at Trident! 🤖🌈

[QueerInRobotics @QueerInRobotics]

Congratulations to one of our organizers, Andrea Sipos, on receiving this award! 👏🥳

[Michigan Robotics @UMRobotics]

"I am thrilled to be recognized by Rackham for my contributions to the robotics community, both in and out of the research lab."

Andrea Sipos, Robotics PhD candidate, was selected as a recipient of the Susan Lipschutz Award for @umichgradschool students.

[QueerInRobotics @QueerInRobotics]

Queer in Robotics will be having a social event at #HRI2024 @HRI_Conference in Boulder Colorado!

RSVP using this form: https://t.co/sT77acfQHI

Come chat with some of the organizers and learn more during the Tuesday (3/12) Coffee Break 9:45am - 10:45am