RAS Resources

RAS Field of Interest

RAS strives to advance innovation, education, and fundamental and applied research in Robotics and Automation. Robotics focuses on systems incorporating sensors and actuators that operate autonomously or semi-autonomously in cooperation with humans. Robotics research emphasizes intelligence and adaptability to cope with unstructured environments. Automation research emphasizes efficiency, productivity, quality, and reliability, focusing on systems that operate autonomously, often in structured environments over extended periods, and on the explicit structuring of such environments. (Approved by IEEE TAB 11/07)

Constitution & Bylaws

IEEE RAS Constitution (October 2011) PDF
IEEE RAS Bylaws (October 2011) PDF
IEEE RAS Policies and Procedures Manual (January 2014) PDF

Volunteer Resources

Welcome to RAS Powerpoint Presentation
IEEE-RAS Orientation –an introduction to RAS for new officers, AdCom members and other members interested in how the society works
IEEE Membership Development
2015 Expense Report Form
Guide to Filing Reimbursement Requests
AdCom_ExCom_Travel_Policy
Volunteer Global Travel Accident Medical Plan
US IRS Form W-8 – CERTIFICATE OF NON-U.S. STATUS
US IRS Form W-9 – For US Persons
IEEE Copyright Form
New Motion Proposal doc , pdf
Website User Instructions
RAS Website, eNews and Magazine Content Submission Form

Award Resources & Nomination Forms

RAS Pioneer Award
RAS George Saridis Leadership Award
RAS Distinguished Service Award
RAS Early Career Award
Inaba Technical Award for Innovation Leading to Production
IEEE Robotics and Automation Award for Product Innovation
RAS Most Active Technical Committee Award
RAS Chapter of the Year Award
RAS New Awards Proposal Template
IEEE TABARC RAS Awards Descriptions (includes only awards formally approved by IEEE Technical Activities Board Awards and Recognition Committee)
Guide for IEEE Fellow Nominators

Chapter Resources

IEEE-RAS Orientation
RAS Local Chapter Support Request
Please be advised that Grants are approved twice each year at ICRA and IROS, therefore, you will be contacted following those meetings with grant approval, denial or request for additional information. Funding details will be requested at that time and may take up to 6 weeks for transfer.
RAS Start Up Chapter Grant Request
Please be advised that following the application, you will be contacted for funding details. Following that please allow 4-6 weeks for funds to transfer.
RAS Chapter of the Year Award
Distinguished Lecturer Request by RAS Chapter
RAS Website, eNews and Magazine Content Submission Form
RAS Promotional Material Request Form
RAS Logo
IEEE Chapter Chairs’ Reference Guide
2015 Chapter Chair Workshop, Warnick/Staff Presentation
2015 Chapter Chair Workshop, Randall/Member Engagement, ENCS Chapter
2015 Chapter Chair Workshop, Shibu/Chapter Leadership Experience, Student Chapter
IEEE Volunteer Resources
IEEE Volunteer Training – Modules
IEEE Chapter Briefs, a newsletter for IEEE Society Chapters
IEEE MGA News for Geographic Units and MGA Volunteers
vTools
vTools – Updating Officers
L31 Meeting Reports
Local Chapter Required Reports
IEEE Concentration Banking Program
IEEE eNotice Service
IEEE Electronic Mail Policy
IEEE Web Hosting
SAMIEEE – Member Data
IEEE Local Chapter Petition
IEEE Student Branch Petition
IEEE Logos

Conference & Education Program Resources

Publication Resources

Technical Committee Resources

IEEE and RAS Logos

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