This volume presents the proceedings of the 20th Conference on Robots and Vision (CRV 2023), held in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, from June 6-8, 2023. The conference serves as a platform for researchers and practitioners to share advancements in the fields of robotics and computer vision. It covers a wide range of topics including perception, manipulation, human-robot interaction, and autonomous systems. The proceedings offer insights into the latest theoretical developments and practical applications in these rapidly evolving domains.

As a collection of conference proceedings, the reception of CRV 2023 is best understood through its contribution to the academic discourse in robotics and computer vision. The papers presented likely reflect the current state-of-the-art and ongoing research challenges within these specialized fields. The value of such a volume typically lies in its ability to disseminate new findings and foster further research and development among the scientific community. It serves as a snapshot of active research areas and potential future directions.