Workshop on Intelligent Robotic and AI-Driven Digital Twins for Inspection, Maintenance, and Human-Centered Operations (IRIMHO) organized by the ROCCA project

Scope

This workshop aims to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas, ongoing projects, research results,
models, experiences and practical applications related to inspection, maintenance and human-centered
operations supported by artificial intelligence, advanced robotics and digital twin technologies. Emphasis
is placed on AI-enabled perception, reasoning, learning and decision support, as well as on effective
human–robot collaboration in complex operational environments. As part of the 17th International
Symposium on Ambient Intelligence 2026 will be held in Naples (Italy), and the workshop will be
developed in a hybrid format (onsite and online).

Topics

The rapid evolution of Ambient Intelligence is enabling the deployment of intelligent robotic systems
seamlessly embedded in complex environments, supporting humans in inspection, manufacturing,
maintenance, logistics, and decision-making tasks. This workshop focuses on intelligent robotic cells,
collaborative and mobile robotics, and digital twins as key enablers of Ambient Intelligence, proactive
assistance, and human-centered design.
The workshop is structured around three complementary real-world challenges: (i) intelligent robotic cells
for quality control and maintenance of drones, incorporating advanced multimodal sensing, AI-based
diagnosis, and immersive digital twins; (ii) collaborative and mobile robotic platforms for field operations,
logistics, and maintenance, combining autonomous navigation, predictive algorithms, and remote
supervision; (iii) intelligent robotic cells for inspection and repair of personal equipment, featuring
bimanual manipulation, explainable AI, and teleoperation with continuous learning.
In summary, the goal of the workshop is to bring together researchers and practitioners working in
Ambient Intelligence, robotics, and human–computer interaction to discuss methodologies, architectures,
and experimental results that enable invisible, natural, and trustworthy intelligent systems.
The relevant topics for this workshop will focus especially on applications, but also on theoretical
approaches, including (but not limited to):