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Technische Universität Darmstadt

#86 of 102 universities and research institutions on the Robotics Center leaderboard, with 30 ICRA and IROS papers in 2023–2025.

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#86 of 102
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11.2 / 100
ICRA + IROS papers 2023–2025
30OpenAlex query, Oct 19, 2026
GitHub stars (lab orgs)
6Oct 19, 2026

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On Robotics Center (142)

Papers with at least one Technische Universität Darmstadt author that have a summary page here: ICRA and IROS papers, and arXiv preprints since Jan 1, 2026.

  1. Train for Many, Update with One: Improving Multi-Sample Reasoning via Fenchel-Bregman Posterior LearningarXiv · Oct 13, 2026
  2. Kernelized Parameter Sensitivity Atlases for Amortized Conditional InterpretabilityarXiv · Oct 8, 2026
  3. Learning Probabilistic Logic Programs with Functional Gradient Guided Language ModelsarXiv · Oct 8, 2026
  4. Continual Graph Multi-Agent Reinforcement LearningarXiv · Oct 7, 2026
  5. Do My Samples Help? Compute Budget Allocation for Real-World Sampling-Based MPC in Contact-Rich ManipulationarXiv · Oct 7, 2026
  6. SUSpMV: A High Frequency Sparse Matrix Vector Multiplier on HBM Enabled FPGA written in SUSarXiv · Oct 7, 2026
  7. U-Space: Uncovering When and Why Uncertainty Arises in Language ModelsarXiv · Oct 6, 2026
  8. Towards Decentralized Formation of Minimum-Length Communication Networks Using Robot SwarmsarXiv · Oct 5, 2026
  9. A Geometric Perspective on Reward Function Updates in Inverse Reinforcement LearningarXiv · Oct 2, 2026
  10. SpectralCache: Accelerating Diffusion-Based World Models via Spectral Feature CachingarXiv · Oct 2, 2026
  11. Continue, Abort, or Fall: Viability-Aware Policy Selection (VAPS) for Safe Humanoid AcrobaticsarXiv · Oct 1, 2026
  12. The Innocent Courier: Covert Exfiltration Through Legitimate LLM Web FetchingarXiv · Oct 1, 2026
  13. AutoDataBench: A Data-centric Testbed for Accelerating Auto ResearcharXiv · Sep 30, 2026
  14. Neuro-Symbolic Predicate Learning for Semantic Safe Robot ControlarXiv · Sep 30, 2026
  15. DisCoMBO: Steering Expert-in-the-Loop Black Box Optimization via Distributional ConformancearXiv · Sep 29, 2026
  16. Does This Action Still Explain the Task? Reverse Scoring for Diffusion Language Model AgentsarXiv · Sep 29, 2026
  17. ChronoSRL: Temporal Geometry for Self-Supervised Reinforcement LearningarXiv · Sep 28, 2026
  18. JevVibe: Efficient Classification-Guided Secure Code GenerationarXiv · Sep 28, 2026
  19. ALDER: Discovering the Laws of a World by Acting in ItarXiv · Sep 27, 2026
  20. FINE: Future-Informed Navigation Encoding for Data-Efficient Vision-Language NavigationarXiv · Sep 26, 2026
  21. PolyStepOR: Learning to Decide Without Optimal DecisionsarXiv · Sep 26, 2026
  22. Robust Bayesian Optimization with Q-Exponential SurrogatesarXiv · Sep 26, 2026
  23. ExoLaN: Physics-Consistent Context-Aware Dynamics Learning for ExoskeletonsarXiv · Sep 25, 2026
  24. Scalable Variable Selection under Predictor Dependence with Adaptive Virtual DummiesarXiv · Sep 25, 2026
  25. VoiceNet: Fine-Grained Voice Understanding Beyond Emotion at ScalearXiv · Sep 25, 2026
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  1. FDR-Controlled Variable Selection for Generalized Linear Models and Cox Regression with Virtual DummiesarXiv · Sep 24, 2026
  2. xWhyL: Causal Interactive LearningarXiv · Sep 22, 2026
  3. Applications of Neural Cellular Automata: State of the Art, Challenges and OpportunitiesarXiv · Sep 21, 2026
  4. ForwardDLO: Model-Based Bimanual Shape Matching of Unconstrained Deformable Linear ObjectsarXiv · Sep 16, 2026
  5. Beyond Measurement Metrics: A Human-Centered Framework for Semantic Validation of Network Traffic ClassificationarXiv · Sep 15, 2026
  6. Embedding Physics Priors in Robot Learning: A SurveyarXiv · Sep 15, 2026
  7. Calibrated Ambiguity in Multimodal Language Models: Humans reach for cultural references, while models describe the picturearXiv · Sep 11, 2026
  8. DiffLUT-Net: Differentiable Training of FPGA LUT Networks with Learnable ConnectivityarXiv · Sep 8, 2026
  9. Efficient Quantile-Resolved Hosting Capacity Assessment on Nodal Level for Low-Voltage GridsarXiv · Sep 8, 2026
  10. EviMap: Evidence-Grounded Hierarchical Topic Maps for Exploring Unlabeled CorporaarXiv · Sep 6, 2026
  11. On BatchNorm Forward Modes in Value-Based Reinforcement LearningarXiv · Sep 6, 2026
  12. Adapting a Foundation Model for Lunar Surface Height EstimationarXiv · Sep 2, 2026
  13. Doppio: A Dataset for Contactless Weight Estimation of Falling ParticlesarXiv · Sep 2, 2026
  14. What Is Worth Representing? Representational Empowerment for Continual Model ConstructionarXiv · Sep 2, 2026
  15. (Sequential) Joint Detection and Estimation: Classic Results and New DirectionsarXiv · Aug 26, 2026
  16. Anytime Global Tensor Motion PlanningarXiv · Aug 26, 2026
  17. ShardMeter: Sharded and Geo-Distributed Training Without the GuessworkarXiv · Aug 24, 2026
  18. A Neurosymbolic Approach for Constructing Planning Domain Models from Clinical NarrativesarXiv · Aug 21, 2026
  19. Causal Modeling of Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes via Adaptive LLM ProposalsarXiv · Aug 21, 2026
  20. EXPL-FR: Explaining Face Recognition Models via Vision-Language AlignmentarXiv · Aug 21, 2026
  21. Tydra: An Efficient Hybrid Model for Tabular DataarXiv · Aug 21, 2026
  22. Dynamic Structural Causal Modeling for SleeparXiv · Aug 20, 2026
  23. Tomatoes, Potatoes, and Onions: Questioning the Need for Faces in Face Presentation Attack DetectionarXiv · Aug 20, 2026
  24. Contrastive Energy Fields for Inference-Time Procedure Planning in Instructional VideosarXiv · Aug 17, 2026
  25. Sterilizable Scene Graph Generation for Operating RoomsarXiv · Aug 17, 2026
  26. TinyDETR-Pose: Towards End-to-End Real-Time Single-Stage 6DoF Object Pose Estimation with Lightweight TransformersarXiv · Aug 15, 2026
  27. MAGneT-3D: Monocular and Domain-Generalizable Temporal 3D DetectionarXiv · Aug 14, 2026
  28. Beyond Parameter Space: NTK-Guided Personalized Aggregation for Robust Federated LearningarXiv · Aug 12, 2026
  29. Scalable Multi-Agent Maze Traversal with Local CommunicationarXiv · Aug 12, 2026
  30. Performance, Efficiency and Collapse -- Advantages and Challenges in Offline Post-training of Code LLMsarXiv · Aug 6, 2026
  31. OctoLong: Mid-Training On Cross-Repository Code Contexts Enhances Long-Context ModelingarXiv · Aug 5, 2026
  32. Fighting Fire with Fire: On the Feasibility of Protecting Exercises Against AI CheatingarXiv · Aug 2, 2026
  33. Learning Physical Interaction: A Survey of Tactile- and Force-aware Robot LearningarXiv · Aug 2, 2026
  34. Rapid Embodiment Adaptation for Quadrupedal LocomotionarXiv · Aug 2, 2026
  35. SUSpMV: A High Frequency Sparse Matrix Vector Multiplier on HBM Enabled FPGA written in SUSarXiv · Jul 30, 2026
  36. Constrained Reinforcement Learning Using Successor RepresentationsarXiv · Jul 27, 2026
  37. Sparse Autoencoders Encode Both Concepts and Functions: The Downstream Geometry of Feature EffectsarXiv · Jul 27, 2026
  38. TEmBed-T: A Multi-Dimensional Benchmark for Table-Level EmbeddingsarXiv · Jul 27, 2026
  39. Temperature-aware Optimization of Liquid Crystal Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces: Physics-based Modeling and Robust DesignarXiv · Jul 24, 2026
  40. Directional Constraints for Efficient Exploration in Safe Reinforcement LearningarXiv · Jul 14, 2026
  41. A Sovereign, Open-Source Foundation Model for German and EnglisharXiv · Jul 10, 2026
  42. More Structure, Not More Capacity: Object-Centric Representations for Visuomotor Imitation LearningarXiv · Jul 10, 2026
  43. Task-Adaptive Design of Modular Aerial Manipulators Under Airflow Exposure ConstraintsarXiv · Jul 10, 2026
  44. Playing ZendoWorld: Challenging AI Agents on Active Visual Concept InductionarXiv · Jul 9, 2026
  45. GDPR-Aware Trajectory Sharing for ISAC-Assisted Robot Navigation: A Case Study on FID-Constrained Collision PredictionarXiv · Jul 3, 2026
  46. CausalSteward: An Agentic Divide-Conquer-Combine Copilot for Causal DiscoveryarXiv · Jul 2, 2026
  47. The FIL Hypothesis: Inductive Biases Help with Kernel EngineeringarXiv · Jun 29, 2026
  48. Uncertainty-Aware Generation and Decision-Making Under AmbiguityarXiv · Jun 29, 2026
  49. COCOLogic-V2: Identifying Logical Inconsistencies via Truly Hard-NegativesarXiv · Jun 26, 2026
  50. CompressKV: Semantic-Retrieval-Guided KV-Cache Compression for Resource-Efficient Long-Context LLM InferencearXiv · Jun 23, 2026
  51. OpenThoughts-Agent: Data Recipes for Agentic ModelsarXiv · Jun 23, 2026
  52. SHERLOC: Structured Diagnostic Localization for Code Repair AgentsarXiv · Jun 23, 2026
  53. To Compare, or Not to Compare: On Methodological Practices in Evaluating Social BiasarXiv · Jun 23, 2026
  54. Capable but Careless: Do Computer-Use Agents Follow Contextual Integrity?arXiv · Jun 22, 2026
  55. Judgment-Grounded Expansion for Peer Review GenerationarXiv · Jun 22, 2026
  56. SOAP-Bubbles: Structured Weight Uncertainty for Neural NetworksarXiv · Jun 22, 2026
  57. Task-Error Residual Learning for Real-Robot Five-Ball JugglingarXiv · Jun 15, 2026
  58. Self-Improving VLA Policies: Selected Diffusion Noise for Spurious-Robust Action SmoothingarXiv · Jun 12, 2026
  59. Soft-Prompt Tuning for Fair and Efficient LLM Benchmark EvaluationarXiv · Jun 10, 2026
  60. ViT-FREE: Efficient Face Recognition via Early Exiting and Synthetic AdaptationarXiv · Jun 10, 2026
  61. ViT-FREE: Efficient Face Recognition via Early Exiting and Synthetic AdaptationarXiv · Jun 10, 2026
  62. Towards a Joint Understanding of Remote Operation for Vehicles in Public Road TrafficarXiv · Jun 9, 2026
  63. Evaluation Cards: An Interpretive Layer for AI Evaluation ReportingarXiv · Jun 8, 2026
  64. Learning Explicit Behavioral Models with Adaptive Questions and World-Model ProbesarXiv · Jun 5, 2026
  65. Contextualized Prompting For Stance Detection On Social MediaarXiv · Jun 4, 2026
  66. Robots Need More than VLA and World ModelsarXiv · Jun 4, 2026
  67. StableRCA: Robust Graph-Agnostic Mechanism-Level Root Cause AnalysisarXiv · Jun 4, 2026
  68. 'Your AI Text is not Mine': Redefining and Evaluating AI-generated Text Detection under Realistic AssumptionsarXiv · Jun 3, 2026
  69. Coherent Off-Policy Improvement of Large Behavior Models with Learned RewardsarXiv · Jun 1, 2026
  70. The Challenges of Using Reinforcement Learning for Controlling Industrial Energy SystemsarXiv · May 29, 2026
  71. No Safe Dose: How Training Data Drives Unsafe Image GenerationarXiv · May 27, 2026
  72. Streaming Reinforcement Learning under Partial Observability with Real-Time Recurrent LearningarXiv · May 23, 2026
  73. Plug-in Losses for Evidential Deep Learning: A Simplified Framework for Uncertainty Estimation that Includes the Softmax ClassifierarXiv · May 21, 2026
  74. EMO-BOOST: Emotion-Augmented Audio-Visual Features for Improved Generalization in Deepfake DetectionarXiv · May 19, 2026
  75. Imitation learning for clinical decision support in pediatric ECMOarXiv · May 15, 2026
  76. SWE-Chain: Benchmarking Coding Agents on Chained Release-Level Package UpgradesarXiv · May 14, 2026
  77. All Circuits Lead to Rome: Rethinking Functional Anisotropy in Circuit and Sheaf Discovery for LLMsarXiv · May 12, 2026
  78. Nautilus: From One Prompt to Plug-and-Play Robot LearningarXiv · May 12, 2026
  79. Think Twice, Act Once: Verifier-Guided Action Selection For Embodied AgentsarXiv · May 12, 2026
  80. XQCfD: Accelerating Fast Actor-Critic Algorithms with Prior Data and Prior PoliciesarXiv · May 11, 2026
  81. Kintsugi: Learning Policies by Repairing Executable Knowledge BasesarXiv · May 10, 2026
  82. Trust Region Inverse Reinforcement Learning: Explicit Dual Ascent using Local Policy UpdatesarXiv · May 10, 2026
  83. Different Prompts, Different Ranks: Prompt-aware Dynamic Rank Selection for SVD-based LLM CompressionarXiv · May 9, 2026
  84. Active Embodiment Identification with Reinforcement Learning for Legged RobotsarXiv · May 8, 2026
  85. Neurosymbolic Imitation Learning with Human Guidance: A Privileged Information ApproacharXiv · May 8, 2026
  86. Post-training makes large language models less human-likearXiv · May 8, 2026
  87. Robust and Reliable AI for Predictive Quality in Semiconductor Materials Manufacturing with MLOps and Uncertainty QuantificationarXiv · May 8, 2026
  88. Beyond BLEU: A Semantic Evaluation Method for Code TranslationarXiv · May 6, 2026
  89. Federated Reinforcement Learning for Efficient Mobile Crowdsensing under Incomplete InformationarXiv · May 4, 2026
  90. Federated Reinforcement Learning for Efficient Mobile Crowdsensing under Incomplete InformationarXiv · May 4, 2026
  91. Training Non-Differentiable Networks via Optimal TransportarXiv · May 3, 2026
  92. RopeDreamer: A Kinematic Recurrent State Space Model for Dynamics of Flexible Deformable Linear ObjectsarXiv · Apr 30, 2026
  93. FunFace: Feature Utility and Norm Estimation for Face RecognitionarXiv · Apr 29, 2026
  94. FunFace: Feature Utility and Norm Estimation for Face RecognitionarXiv · Apr 29, 2026
  95. SIEVES: Selective Prediction Generalizes through Visual Evidence ScoringarXiv · Apr 28, 2026
  96. Do Not Imitate, Reinforce: Iterative Classification via Belief RefinementarXiv · Apr 23, 2026
  97. SemEval-2026 Task 4: Narrative Story Similarity and Narrative Representation LearningarXiv · Apr 23, 2026
  98. SemEval-2026 Task 4: Narrative Story Similarity and Narrative Representation LearningarXiv · Apr 23, 2026
  99. UKP_Psycontrol at SemEval-2026 Task 2: Modeling Valence and Arousal Dynamics from TextarXiv · Apr 23, 2026
  100. UKP_Psycontrol at SemEval-2026 Task 2: Modeling Valence and Arousal Dynamics from TextarXiv · Apr 23, 2026
  101. Warmth and Competence in the Swarm: Designing Effective Human-Robot TeamsarXiv · Apr 21, 2026
  102. ReFineVLA: Multimodal Reasoning-Aware Generalist Robotic Policies via Teacher-Guided Fine-TuningarXiv · Apr 20, 2026
  103. GRAIL: Autonomous Concept Grounding for Neuro-Symbolic Reinforcement LearningarXiv · Apr 18, 2026
  104. AtManRL: Towards Faithful Reasoning via Differentiable Attention SaliencyarXiv · Apr 17, 2026
  105. CodeMMR: Bridging Natural Language, Code, and Image for Unified RetrievalarXiv · Apr 17, 2026
  106. LLMs Gaming Verifiers: RLVR can Lead to Reward HackingarXiv · Apr 16, 2026
  107. Co-FactChecker: A Framework for Human-AI Collaborative Claim Verification Using Large Reasoning ModelsarXiv · Apr 15, 2026
  108. 3DRealHead: Few-Shot Detailed Head AvatararXiv · Apr 14, 2026
  109. 3DRealHead: Few-Shot Detailed Head AvatararXiv · Apr 14, 2026
  110. MONETA: Multimodal Industry Classification through Geographic Information with Multi Agent SystemsarXiv · Apr 9, 2026
  111. MONETA: Multimodal Industry Classification through Geographic Information with Multi Agent SystemsarXiv · Apr 9, 2026
  112. Emergent social transmission of model-based representations without inferencearXiv · Apr 7, 2026
  113. OptINC: Optical In-Network-Computing for Scalable Distributed LearningarXiv · Mar 30, 2026
  114. MASEval: Extending Multi-Agent Evaluation from Models to SystemsarXiv · Mar 9, 2026
  115. Boosting deep Reinforcement Learning using pretraining with Logical OptionsarXiv · Mar 6, 2026
  116. Right in Time: Reactive Reasoning in Regulated Traffic SpacesarXiv · Mar 4, 2026
  117. Beyond the Cascade: Juggling Vanilla Siteswap PatternsIROS · Oct 14, 2024

ICRA + IROS 2023–2025 (30)

Every paper OpenAlex lists for Technische Universität Darmstadt in the ICRA proceedings and at IROS, most recent first, as of Oct 19, 2026. Titles open our paper page when we have one, otherwise the publisher's DOI page.

  1. Boosting Omnidirectional Stereo Matching with a Pre-trained Depth Foundation Model IROS · Oct 19, 2025
  2. Bridge the Gap: Enhancing Quadruped Locomotion with Vertical Ground Perturbations IROS · Oct 19, 2025
  3. Context-Aware Deep Lagrangian Networks for Model Predictive Control IROS · Oct 19, 2025
  4. Evaluating Computational Approaches to Metabolic Cost Estimation in Gait Assistance with a Passive Exosuit * IROS · Oct 19, 2025
  5. Exploring the Virtual Pivot Point in Unilateral Transfemoral Amputee Locomotion: Implications for Prosthetic Development IROS · Oct 19, 2025
  6. FlowMP: Learning Motion Fields for Robot Planning with Conditional Flow Matching IROS · Oct 19, 2025
  7. Gait in Eight: Efficient On-Robot Learning for Omnidirectional Quadruped Locomotion IROS · Oct 19, 2025
  8. Learning Force Distribution Estimation for the GelSight Mini Optical Tactile Sensor Based on Finite Element Analysis IROS · Oct 19, 2025
  9. Morphological Computation in Robotic Hopping: The Role of Monoarticular and Biarticular Muscle Configurations IROS · Oct 19, 2025
  10. The Constitutional Filter: Bayesian Estimation of Compliant Agents IROS · Oct 19, 2025
  11. Neuro-Symbolic Imitation Learning: Discovering Symbolic Abstractions for Skill Learning ICRA · May 19, 2025
  12. QueryCAD: Grounded Question Answering for CAD Models ICRA · May 19, 2025
  13. Beyond the Cascade: Juggling Vanilla Siteswap PatternsIROS · Oct 14, 2024Paper page on Robotics Center
  14. Efficient Dynamic LiDAR Odometry for Mobile Robots with Structured Point Clouds IROS · Oct 14, 2024
  15. Extended Tree Search for Robot Task and Motion Planning IROS · Oct 14, 2024
  16. NeSyMoF: A Neuro-Symbolic Model for Motion Forecasting IROS · Oct 14, 2024
  17. Zero-Shot Transfer of a Tactile-based Continuous Force Control Policy from Simulation to Robot IROS · Oct 14, 2024
  18. A Modular Aerial System Based on Homogeneous Quadrotors with Fault-Tolerant Control ICRA · May 13, 2024
  19. Learning to Play Foosball: System and Baselines ICRA · May 13, 2024
  20. Open X-Embodiment: Robotic Learning Datasets and RT-X Models : Open X-Embodiment Collaboration 0 ICRA · May 13, 2024
  21. Optimal Collaborative Transportation for Under-Capacitated Vehicle Routing Problems using Aerial Drone Swarms ICRA · May 13, 2024
  22. What Matters for Active Texture Recognition With Vision-Based Tactile Sensors ICRA · May 13, 2024
  23. Motion Planning Diffusion: Learning and Planning of Robot Motions with Diffusion Models IROS · Oct 1, 2023
  24. Placing by Touching: An Empirical Study on the Importance of Tactile Sensing for Precise Object Placing IROS · Oct 1, 2023
  25. Hierarchical Policy Blending as Inference for Reactive Robot Control ICRA · May 29, 2023
Show all 30 papers
  1. PointCloudLab: An Environment for 3D Point Cloud Annotation with Adapted Visual Aids and Levels of Immersion ICRA · May 29, 2023
  2. Safe Reinforcement Learning of Dynamic High-Dimensional Robotic Tasks: Navigation, Manipulation, Interaction ICRA · May 29, 2023
  3. Scalable Task-Driven Robotic Swarm Control via Collision Avoidance and Learning Mean-Field Control ICRA · May 29, 2023
  4. SE(3)-DiffusionFields: Learning smooth cost functions for joint grasp and motion optimization through diffusion ICRA · May 29, 2023
  5. Start State Selection for Control Policy Learning from Optimal Trajectories ICRA · May 29, 2023

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