Abstract

The landscape of robotics is undergoing a revolutionary transformation with the integration of Large Language Models (LLMs) and agentic AI systems. This keynote explores how generative AI is empowering robots to reason, decide, and act with unprecedented autonomy and intelligence.

We'll examine cutting-edge developments in natural language human-robot interaction, autonomous decision-making, and the emergence of truly agentic robotic systems. Through live demonstrations and case studies from ROSGPT and autonomous UAV projects, attendees will discover how AI agents are reshaping the future of robotics.

This talk serves as a bridge between theoretical AI advancements and practical robotics applications, highlighting how engineers and researchers can leverage these technologies to build more intelligent, adaptable, and human-friendly robotic systems.

Key Highlights

  • From GPTs to Agentic Intelligence: Evolution of AI reasoning in robotics
  • Natural Language Human-Robot Interaction: Breaking communication barriers
  • Autonomous Drones with Reasoning Capabilities: Next-gen UAV intelligence
  • Live Demos and Use Cases: Real-world applications and future possibilities

Featured Projects

ROSGPT

Revolutionary integration of LLMs with ROS for natural language robot control and autonomous task execution

Agentic UAVs

Autonomous drone systems with advanced reasoning capabilities and decision-making intelligence

About the Speaker

Professor Anis Koubaa is a distinguished leader in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics at Alfaisal University. With over two decades of experience, he has pioneered developments in Generative AI, Robotics, and IoT, notably creating the ArabianLLM series and advancing agentic AI systems in robotics applications.

His work spans autonomous systems, smart cities, healthcare robotics, and human-robot interaction. Prof. Koubaa has led numerous projects integrating LLMs with robotic systems, making significant contributions to the field of intelligent autonomous agents.

Recent Notable Achievements:

  • Shoman Award for Arab Researchers (2024)
  • Third Prize in SDAIA ALLAM Competition (2024)
  • Stanford University Top 2% Scientists (Career-based)
  • Pioneer in ROS-LLM Integration for Robotics