SO C I ET Y N EWS The IEEE Robotics and Automation Award For contributions in the field of robotics and automation Nomination deadline: 15 January 2024 More about the IEEE Robotics and Automation Award and evaluation process can be found here: https://corporate-awards.ieee.org/corporate-awards/#field-awards Digital Object Identifier 10.1109/MRA.2023.3293300 In Memoriam: Vincent Hayward (1955-2023) The robotics and automation community sadly lost Prof. Vincent Hayward on 10 May 2023. Vincent made important contributions to robotics and haptics and mentored many st udent s and col leagues throughout his career. A full " In Memoriam " article is available at https://www.ieeeras.org/about-ras/latest-news/ in-memoriam-vincent-hayward -1955-2023. This page contains Digital Object Identifier 10.1109/MRA.2023.3293301 Date of current version: 11 September 2023 a link where you may leave a personal message to re - member and honor Vincent. Vincent is survived by his longtime partner, Anh-Thu Dinh. The robotics and automation community remains inspired by Vincent's legacy as we mourn his passing. Vincent Hayward 166 IEEE ROBOTICS & AUTOMATION MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2023 1070-9932/23©2023IEEEhttps://corporate-awards.ieee.org/corporate-awards/#field-awards https://www.ieee-ras.org/about-ras/latest-news/in-memoriam-vincent-hayward-1955-2023 https://www.ieee-ras.org/about-ras/latest-news/in-memoriam-vincent-hayward-1955-2023 https://www.ieee-ras.org/about-ras/latest-news/in-memoriam-vincent-hayward-1955-2023 https://www.ieee-ras.org/about-ras/latest-news/in-memoriam-vincent-hayward-1955-2023