<div dir="ltr"><div style="text-align:center"><span style="border:medium;display:inline-block;overflow:hidden;width:217px;height:84px" id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-1f0b7f7e-7fff-e567-d9d1-79ef950bf4dd"><img src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/UjBbYu2eYzB8MTNMS6TphzZAlkIMdDTjA6R8s1nXwOq_BXVaqipbOJOL8JkKNivFuKPehGBwr5ayKgxDEtBRLHTuD1bY0OkNrEyljsO54cWqMXF7EOqALhpxRUJCgC9DrQchrge3dBkyyPxJ4gtgWLU" width="217" height="84" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"></span></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:center"><span style="font-size:18pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,112,192);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">1st ICSR Competition</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:center"><span style="font-size:18pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Naples, Italy, 30 - 31 May, 2024</span></p><br><br><div dir="ltr" style="margin-left:0pt" align="left"><table style="border:medium;border-collapse:collapse"><colgroup><col width="193"><col width="431"></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height:22.1427pt"><td style="border-width:1pt;border-style:solid;border-color:rgb(255,255,255);vertical-align:top;overflow:hidden"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:rgb(0,0,255);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Competition website</span></p></td><td style="border-width:1pt;border-style:solid;border-color:rgb(255,255,255);vertical-align:top;overflow:hidden"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:rgb(255,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><a href="https://www.icsr2024-competition.org">https://www.icsr2024-competition.org</a></span></p></td></tr><tr style="height:0pt"><td style="border-width:1pt;border-style:solid;border-color:rgb(255,255,255);vertical-align:top;overflow:hidden"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:rgb(0,0,255);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Registration link</span></p></td><td style="border-width:1pt;border-style:solid;border-color:rgb(255,255,255);vertical-align:top;overflow:hidden"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:rgb(255,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><a href="https://evnk.co/icsr-napoli">https://evnk.co/icsr-napoli</a></span></p></td></tr><tr style="height:0pt"><td style="border-width:1pt;border-style:solid;border-color:rgb(255,255,255);vertical-align:top;overflow:hidden"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:rgb(0,0,255);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Early registration </span></p></td><td style="border-width:1pt;border-style:solid;border-color:rgb(255,255,255);vertical-align:top;overflow:hidden"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:rgb(255,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">April 25th, 2024</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">We would like to invite you to participate in a dedicated event of the flagship and prestigious International Conference of Social Robotics (ICSR)! </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">ICSR presents the 1st ICSR Competition will be held in Naples, Italy, on 30 and 31 May 2024.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">ICSR Competition aims at being not only a competition but an extraordinary showcase of innovation and talent in the field of robotics. This event marks the convergence of brilliance, where teams comprising students, PhD students, researchers, and esteemed professors will compete in a series of captivating competitions through a groundbreaking exploration into the realms of robotics, where cutting-edge technologies and social applications come together. In the spirit of fostering collaboration and pushing the boundaries of what is possible, our competitions will showcase the diverse capabilities of robotics.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Teams can choose to participate in four different competitions: the Robotics Arm Challenge, the Humanoid Robot Challenge, the Robot Design Challenge and the Game Jam Challenge. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Each competition offers a unique perspective on the capabilities of robotics and their potential to shape our social future. As we embark on this incredible journey, let us celebrate the hard work, dedication, and creativity of the teams who have poured their hearts and minds into developing solutions that not only showcase technical prowess but also reflect a keen understanding of the societal implications of robotics.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">All teams and their members will receive a participation certificate. For each category, the winners will be awarded with certificates and a price. Prices includes monetary rewards, free professional courses and much more.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">For more information about the challenges and how to participate, please check our </span><a href="https://www.icsr2024-competition.org" style="text-decoration:none"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(17,85,204);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">website</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> or contact us. </span></p><br><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:17pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:rgb(0,0,10);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">General Chair </span></h2><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;text-align:justify;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Mariacarla Staffa, University of Naples Parthenope, Italy</span></h2><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;text-align:justify;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:17pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:rgb(0,0,10);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">General Co-Chairs</span></h2><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;text-align:justify;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Alessandra Rossi, University of Naples Federico II, Italy</span></h2><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;text-align:justify;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Amit Kumar Pandey, Rovial Space, France</span></h2><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;text-align:justify;margin-top:18pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:17pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:rgb(0,0,10);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Contact</span></h2><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:rgb(0,0,10);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">All questions should be emailed to </span><a href="mailto:mariacarla.staffa@uniparthenope.it" style="text-decoration:none"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:rgb(17,85,204);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">mariacarla.staffa@uniparthenope.it</span></a></div>