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[CFP] [UPDATED] Humanoids 2026 Conference
by Ross Mead 25 Jul '26

25 Jul '26

Regarding inquiries about paper submission deadline extensions… The paper submission deadline for Humanoids 2026 remains Friday, July 24, 2026 AoE, and no new submissions will be accepted after this date. However, due to many requests, authors who submit a paper by the original deadline (July 24th, 2026, AoE) will be able to upload updated versions of their manuscripts until Monday, July 27, 2026 AoE. Please note that this update window applies only to papers already submitted by the original deadline -- it is not a deadline “extension”. — UPDATED CALL FOR PAPERS: - What: 2026 IEEE RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots (Humanoids 2026) - When: December 6-9, 2026 - Where: Santa Clara, California, USA - Web: https://2026.ieee-humanoids.org — IMPORTANT DATES: - Jul. 24, 2026: Paper submission deadline (may be updated through Jul. 27, 2026) - Jul. 27, 2026: Supplementary video deadline (optional) - Oct. 6, 2026: Notification of paper acceptance/rejection - Oct. 16, 2026: Early-bird registration deadline - Oct. 26, 2026: Camera-ready paper deadline - Dec. 6-9, 2026: Humanoids 2026 conference — Dear colleagues, We are very pleased to invite you to contribute to the 2026 IEEE RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots (Humanoids 2026) to be held in Santa Clara, California, USA, from December 6 through December 9, 2026. OVERVIEW: Humanoids 2026 aims at bringing together top researchers from humanoid robotics and related disciplines with leading companies in the field. In light of a year of rapidly evolving humanoid technologies with several new platforms coming onto the market and bringing us closer to a wider real-world deployment. Our community envisions innovative areas in humanoid robotics that lie at the intersection of general-purpose physical, cognitive, and motor capabilities, while also considering the scientific understanding of interactions with humanoid and anthropomorphic systems. FORMAT: The conference will be organized as a 4-day event opening on December 6th (Sunday) with public panels, seminars, and hackathons, followed by workshops and tutorials on December 7th (Monday), followed by 2 days December 8th-9th (Tuesday-Wednesday) for the main conference with plenaries, keynotes, oral and interactive sessions, and industry events. A centrally located exhibition will feature the latest humanoid technology from both industry and academia. TOPICS: We invite papers in all areas related to humanoid robotics, including, but not limited to: - Human biomechanics and motor control, human body and behavior modeling - Bionic / human-inspired design principles for humanoids - Human-inspired robot control - Whole-body dynamics and control - Optimization, optimal control, and model predictive control methods - Learning methods for humanoid robots - Robot modeling for locomotion and/or manipulation - Exoskeleton / wearable robot design and control - Prosthesis design and control - Physical and social human-humanoid interaction - Dynamic legged locomotion (bipeds, quadrupeds, etc.) - Loco-manipulation, legged manipulation - Dual arm dexterous manipulation - Design, control, and application of multi-finger hands - Stability and robustness of humanoid and legged robots and humans - Simulation and physics-based animations from computer graphics - Humanoid heads and faces, geminoids - Novel materials, mechanisms, and actuators for humanoids - Perception for humanoids - Human-centered robotic studies and applications - Neuro-robotics and brain-robot interfaces for humanoids and humans - Real-world applications for humanoid robots (industry, healthcare, home, space, disaster response) - Benchmarks, performance indicators for humanoid robots - Ethical and social challenges of humanoid robot deployment - Long-term deployment of humanoid, bipedal, or dual arm manipulation robots PAPERS: The paper submission deadline is July 24th, 2026, Anywhere on Earth (AOE). The maximum paper length is 8 pages, including references; additional pages are not permitted. Papers must be submitted in a PDF format; the maximum paper PDF file size is 6 MB. Papers can be submitted via PaperPlaza: https://ras.papercept.net/conferences/scripts/start.pl SUPPLEMENTARY VIDEOS: Each paper can be accompanied by one (1) optional supplementary video. You may upload or re-upload this attachment up to three (3) days after the paper submission deadline (i.e. by July 27th, 2026, AOE). Videos must be submitted in an MP4, MPG, or MPEG format; the maximum video file size is 20 MB. PAPER PRESENTATIONS: Accepted papers will be presented either in single-track oral sessions or in interactive poster sessions. All accepted papers will appear in the proceedings of the conference and on IEEE Xplore without distinction. EXHIBITION: Industry leaders are eager to see your organization’s latest developments, connect, learn, and collaborate. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a strong, in-person impression. For more information contact Hall-Erickson, Inc: humanoids(a)heiexpo.com <HUMANOIDS(a)heiexpo.com> MORE INFORMATION: For more information, please visit the conference contributions webpage (https://2026.ieee-humanoids.org/call-for-papers) or contact the Program Chairs: Luis Sentis, Serena Ivaldi, and Gentiane Venture (humanoids2026-tc(a)ieee.org). We look forward to your contributions to Humanoids 2026! — The Humanoids 2026 General Chairs: - Andra Keay (Silicon Valley Robotics) - Ross Mead (Semio)

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RoboCup 2026 Wrap-Up
by Johannes Kummert 21 Jul '26

21 Jul '26

Hello everybody, With RoboCup 2026 in the rearview mirror I'd like to look back at all the performances and collect feedback so we can keep improving and make RoboCup 2027 in Nuremberg a great experience for everyone. To start, at this year's RoboCup it really felt like one big @Home community. I think we are at our best when we are competitive, care about the results and our robot's performances, and get excited for every single point, while not forgetting that a big part of RoboCup is sharing our progress, helping others, and being considerate. My feeling is that this year we found a great balance and I want to thank all of you for making that possible. For now, you can still find all the results on this page: https://johaq.github.io/robocup-home-redesign/competition?id=rc2026&from=hi… Hopefully, we can soon transition to the usual @Home domain. You can also find some statistics about the competition here: https://johaq.github.io/robocup-home-redesign/stats.html If you are interested in something more specific or would like data on something that is not displayed here, let me know and I'll see if we have that data collected. I would also like to remind you that as we transition the website I want to have as much of the historic RoboCup @Home data intact as possible along with the correct team information. I have already received some feedback which I will add shortly. But I am still missing: -Participation data for RoboCup before 2013 -Participation and results for any Mexican Opens -Participation and results for German Open before 2014 -Participation and results for Japan Open before 2018 If you have info on these, please let me know. We also created a form for feedback this year: https://forms.gle/7Bj4Zj3qtpEvPd96A I really encourage you to take some time and fill out this form. This also applies to teams that did not participate in RoboCup this year. If you participated in one of the local opens you can still give us feedback on the tests and if you have not competed this year you can still give us general feedback. In the TC we are always looking to make more informed changes to the rules but it is just not possible to have every team perspective be heard in every meeting. We are also trying to make the process and discussions in the TC transparent to everyone. Everybody is invited to participate and give feedback on any issues and pull requests in the official rulebook repo: https://github.com/RoboCupAtHome/RuleBook We also set up a site: https://adobe.ly/4pGx3tp I think it would be great if you could upload some of your photos and videos from the event to share with everyone. I know that soon, if you haven't already, you will start to tinker with your robot again. I wish you success in improving your robot in the upcoming year and I hope to see all of you put on even better performances next year. I would also like to take this opportunity to encourage each of you to use the contacts you made this year. Maybe have your team visit another team at their university, invite teams to your lab, visit people, ask for internships, find co-authors for your papers, find advisors for your thesis, meet up at conferences. The community exists all year round and not just for one week. Best Johannes

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[CFP] Humanoids 2026 Conference
by Ross Mead 16 Jul '26

16 Jul '26

FINAL CALL FOR PAPERS: - What: 2026 IEEE RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots (Humanoids 2026) - When: December 6-9, 2026 - Where: Santa Clara, California, USA - Web: https://2026.ieee-humanoids.org — IMPORTANT DATES: - Jul. 24, 2026: Paper submission deadline - Jul. 27, 2026: Supplementary video deadline (optional) - Oct. 6, 2026: Notification of paper acceptance/rejection - Oct. 16, 2026: Early-bird registration deadline - Oct. 26, 2026: Camera-ready paper deadline - Dec. 6-9, 2026: Humanoids 2026 conference — Dear colleagues, We are very pleased to invite you to contribute to the 2026 IEEE RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots (Humanoids 2026) to be held in Santa Clara, California, USA, from December 6 through December 9, 2026. OVERVIEW: Humanoids 2026 aims at bringing together top researchers from humanoid robotics and related disciplines with leading companies in the field. In light of a year of rapidly evolving humanoid technologies with several new platforms coming onto the market and bringing us closer to a wider real-world deployment. Our community envisions innovative areas in humanoid robotics that lie at the intersection of general-purpose physical, cognitive, and motor capabilities, while also considering the scientific understanding of interactions with humanoid and anthropomorphic systems. FORMAT: The conference will be organized as a 4-day event opening on December 6th (Sunday) with public panels, seminars, and hackathons, followed by workshops and tutorials on December 7th (Monday), followed by 2 days December 8th-9th (Tuesday-Wednesday) for the main conference with plenaries, keynotes, oral and interactive sessions, and industry events. A centrally located exhibition will feature the latest humanoid technology from both industry and academia. TOPICS: We invite papers in all areas related to humanoid robotics, including, but not limited to: - Human biomechanics and motor control, human body and behavior modeling - Bionic / human-inspired design principles for humanoids - Human-inspired robot control - Whole-body dynamics and control - Optimization, optimal control, and model predictive control methods - Learning methods for humanoid robots - Robot modeling for locomotion and/or manipulation - Exoskeleton / wearable robot design and control - Prosthesis design and control - Physical and social human-humanoid interaction - Dynamic legged locomotion (bipeds, quadrupeds, etc.) - Loco-manipulation, legged manipulation - Dual arm dexterous manipulation - Design, control, and application of multi-finger hands - Stability and robustness of humanoid and legged robots and humans - Simulation and physics-based animations from computer graphics - Humanoid heads and faces, geminoids - Novel materials, mechanisms, and actuators for humanoids - Perception for humanoids - Human-centered robotic studies and applications - Neuro-robotics and brain-robot interfaces for humanoids and humans - Real-world applications for humanoid robots (industry, healthcare, home, space, disaster response) - Benchmarks, performance indicators for humanoid robots - Ethical and social challenges of humanoid robot deployment - Long-term deployment of humanoid, bipedal, or dual arm manipulation robots PAPERS: The paper submission deadline is July 24th, 2026, Anywhere on Earth (AOE). The maximum paper length is 8 pages, including references; additional pages are not permitted. Papers must be submitted in a PDF format; the maximum paper PDF file size is 6 MB. Papers can be submitted via PaperPlaza: https://ras.papercept.net/conferences/scripts/start.pl SUPPLEMENTARY VIDEOS: Each paper can be accompanied by one (1) optional supplementary video. You may upload or re-upload this attachment up to three (3) days after the paper submission deadline (i.e. by July 27th, 2026, AOE). Videos must be submitted in an MP4, MPG, or MPEG format; the maximum video file size is 20 MB. PAPER PRESENTATIONS: Accepted papers will be presented either in single-track oral sessions or in interactive poster sessions. All accepted papers will appear in the proceedings of the conference and on IEEE Xplore without distinction. EXHIBITION: Industry leaders are eager to see your organization’s latest developments, connect, learn, and collaborate. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a strong, in-person impression. For more information contact Hall-Erickson, Inc: humanoids(a)heiexpo.com <HUMANOIDS(a)heiexpo.com> MORE INFORMATION: For more information, please visit the conference contributions webpage (https://2026.ieee-humanoids.org/call-for-papers) or contact the Program Chairs: Luis Sentis, Serena Ivaldi, and Gentiane Venture (humanoids2026-tc(a)ieee.org). We look forward to your contributions to Humanoids 2026! — The Humanoids 2026 General Chairs: - Andra Keay (Silicon Valley Robotics) - Ross Mead (Semio)

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Extended Submission Deadline – IEEE ICA-ACCA 2026
by Conferencia ICA-ACCA 2026 13 Jul '26

13 Jul '26

IEEE ICA-ACCA 2026 International Conference on Automation (ICA) XXVII Congreso de la Asociación Chilena de Control Automático (ACCA) December 9-11, Universidad del Bío-Bío, Concepción, Chile Dear Colleagues, The Organizing Committee is delighted to announce the IEEE ICA-ACCA 2026 –International Conference on Automation (ICA) and the XXVII Congreso de la Asociación Chilena de Control Automático (ACCA), to be held in Concepción, Chile, on December 9–11, 2026. We are pleased to invite you to submit your contributions. Find the Call for Papers at this link: Call for Papers link <https://ieee-ica-acca-2026.ubiobio.cl/#paper-submission> The important deadlines are: Extended submission deadline: July 31, 2026 Notification of acceptance: September 30, 2026 Early registration: October 10, 2026 Camera-ready submission: October 20, 2026 Please note that accepted papers must be registered to be included in the final program. We look forward to welcoming you to Concepción in *December 2026*. IEEE ICA-ACCA 2026 Organizing Committee.

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[CFP] [meetings] AAAI 2026 Fall Symposium on “Unifying Representations for Robot Application Development” (UR-RAD)
by DAVID PORFIRIO 09 Jul '26

09 Jul '26

What: AAAI 2026 Fall Symposium on Unifying Representations for Robot Application Development (UR-RAD) When: November 5-7, 2026 Where: Arlington, VA Web: ur-rad.github.io<http://ur-rad.github.io> — Dear colleagues, We invite you to submit a paper and/or participate in the 4th AAAI Fall Symposium on Unifying Representations for Robot Application Development (UR-RAD). UR-RAD 2026 will be an in-person event. Capturing a desired task or interaction as a computational artifact (i.e., a representation) has long played a pivotal role in robotics. Many robotic subfields have traditionally employed a variety of different representational techniques, such as LTL, planning languages, social representations, natural language, and many more. These representations, however, lack cohesion in when and how they are applied. The 4th Symposium on Unifying Representations for Robot Application Development (UR-RAD) therefore aims to increase engagement between junior and senior researchers, elevate discussion between audiences and speakers, and provide unique avenues of interaction for all participants. Symposium Website: ur-rad.github.io<http://ur-rad.github.io> AAAI Fall Symposium Series Website: https://aaai.org/conference/fall-symposia/2026-fall-symposium-series-2/ ========================= Submission Topics of Interest ========================= - Representational trends - Natural language in robotics - Novel representations & uses - AI planning for robotics - Formal methods in robotics - Representations for robot learning - Representations for UI - Robot EUD and programming - Robot runtime/control environments - Opportunities for standardization - Frameworks (e.g., ROS or middleware) - Open-source & collaboration initiatives - Identifying representation requirements - Neurosymbolic representations ==================== Important Dates ==================== - Submission deadline: August 24, 2026 - Notification date: September 14, 2026 - Camera Ready Deadline: September 29, 2026 Authors are encouraged to submit earlier rather than later. Submissions should be anonymized for double-blind review. All papers will have the option to be archived in the AAAI Fall Symposium proceedings. The submission link is here: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=fss26 ==================== Submission Information ==================== We invite the following contributions, formatted using the AAAI-26 Author Kit<https://aaai.org/conference/aaai/aaai-26/submission-instructions/>: - Full Papers (5-8 pages): Novel research, artifact submissions, or strong works in progress. - Short Papers (2-4 pages): Positions, smaller artifacts, and early works in progress. The symposium will also offer mentoring connections for early career researchers. Paper authors and junior members of the community who opt in will have the opportunity for extensive interaction with mentors, who will also guide discussions about individual papers. If you intend to submit a paper, please email us at urrad.symposium(a)gmail.com<mailto:urrad.symposium@gmail.com>. Use the subject line, “[UR-RAD] Intent to Submit”, and include the following in the body of the message: (1) a tentative title, (2) a tentative author list, and (3) tentative keywords. This step is optional, but will aid in our planning for reviewers. Note that at least one author from each paper will be expected to review 2-3 UR-RAD papers themselves. =================== Organizing Committee =================== David Porfirio (George Mason University) Saad Elbeleidy (Peerbots) Laura M. Hiatt (Naval Research Laboratory) Cynthia Matuszek (University of Maryland, Baltimore County) Ross Mead (Semio) Andrew Schoen (Semio) Laura Stegner (George Washington University) Ruchen Wen (Colgate University) Contact urrad.symposium(a)gmail.com<mailto:urrad.symposium@gmail.com> for any questions!

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[CFP] HRFEST 2026: Int. Conf. on Humanoid Robotics (Callao, Peru / Hybrid).
by Nelson David M. 01 Jul '26

01 Jul '26

====================================================================== CALL FOR PAPERS HRFEST 2026 International Conference on Humanoid Robotics, Innovation & Leadership ====================================================================== Date: November 05 - 07, 2026 Location: Universidad Nacional del Callao (UNAC) - Callao, Peru (Hybrid Event) Website: https://hrfest.org CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS & WHY SUBMIT ---------------------------------------------------------------------- * High-Impact Indexing: All accepted and presented papers will be submitted to the IEEE Xplore digital library, which is typically indexed by Scopus and Ei Compendex. * Hybrid Format: Offering both in-person and virtual presentation options to accommodate global researchers and industry professionals. * Global Networking: Hosted alongside the IEEE RAS Regional Manufacturing Workshop, connecting LATAM researchers with global industry leaders. ABOUT THE CONFERENCE ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The HRFEST 2026: International Conference on Humanoid Robotics, Innovation & Leadership is the premier Latin American forum that bridges the gap between advanced robotics research and industrial leadership. Hosted by the Universidad Nacional del Callao (UNAC) as the official academic and not-for-profit sponsor, with NFM Robotics acting as an industrial patron and logistical facilitator, this conference gathers top researchers, industry leaders, and innovators. HRFEST 2026 is technically co-sponsored by IEEE. Accepted and presented papers will be submitted for inclusion into the IEEE Xplore digital library, subject to meeting IEEE Xplore's scope and quality requirements. TECHNICAL TRACKS & TOPICS OF INTEREST ---------------------------------------------------------------------- We invite researchers, academics, and professionals to submit original, unpublished technical papers. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: * Track 1: Robotics & Adv. Manufacturing - Humanoid Robotics, Bipedalism & Legged Locomotion - Control Systems, Kinematics & Dynamics - Mechatronics, Soft Robotics & Smart Materials - Industrial Automation, Cobots & Swarm Robotics * Track 2: AI & Data Science - Machine Learning & Deep Learning - Generative AI & LLMs - Computer Vision, Pattern Recognition & NLP - Ethical AI & Explainable AI (XAI) * Track 3: Engineering Management - Tech, Innovation & R&D Management - Industry 4.0 & Digital Transformation - Agile Project Management - Tech Entrepreneurship & Startups * Track 4: Applied Technologies - Internet of Things (IoT) & Smart Cities - Biomedical Eng. & Healthcare Systems - Financial Engineering & FinTech - Renewable Energy Systems SUBMISSION GUIDELINES ---------------------------------------------------------------------- * Review Process: HRFEST 2026 enforces a strict Double-Blind Peer Review. * Submission Portal: All manuscripts must be submitted electronically via EasyChair at: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=hrfest2026 * Format & Length: All manuscripts must follow the standard double-column IEEE Conference template and should not exceed six (6) pages in PDF format. * Originality: Submissions must be original work not currently under review by any other conference or journal. * Camera-Ready Submissions: Final versions of accepted papers must be validated using IEEE PDF eXpress (Conference ID: 71784X). The PDF eXpress validation site will open on September 15, 2026. IMPORTANT DEADLINES ---------------------------------------------------------------------- * Full Paper Submission Deadline: July 05, 2026 * Notification of Acceptance: September 15, 2026 * Final Camera-Ready Submission: October 15, 2026 For more information regarding submissions, registration, and the IEEE RAS Regional Manufacturing Workshop, please visit our official website: https://hrfest.org We look forward to seeing you in Callao! ======================================================================

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[CFP] Call for Workshops & Tutorials: Humanoids 2026 Conference
by Ross Mead 30 Jun '26

30 Jun '26

CALL FOR WORKSHOPS & TUTORIALS: - What: 2026 IEEE RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots - When: December 6-9, 2026 - Where: Santa Clara, California, USA - Web: https://2026.ieee-humanoids.org — IMPORTANT DATES: - Aug. 3, 2026: Workshop/tutorial proposal deadline - Sep. 28, 2026: Notification of workshop/tutorial acceptance/rejection - Dec. 7, 2026: Humanoids 2026 workshops/tutorials — Dear colleagues, We are very pleased to invite you to contribute proposals for half-day or full-day workshops/tutorials to the 2026 IEEE RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots to be held December 6-9, 2026 in Santa Clara, California, USA. WORKSHOPS & TUTORIALS: The workshop and tutorial sessions are aimed at exploring the frontiers of recent or emerging topics related to humanoid robotics, with relevant topics detailed below. We encourage workshops and tutorials that will promote exchanges and interactions between presenters and participants. Proposals with a diverse set of speakers, including a balance between (i) junior and senior presenters, (ii) genders, (iii) geographic location, (iv) race and ethnicity, and (v) industry and academia, will be preferred. OVERVIEW: Humanoids 2026 aims at bringing together top researchers from humanoid robotics and related disciplines with leading companies in the field. In light of a year of rapidly evolving humanoid technologies with several new platforms coming onto the market and bringing us closer to a wider real-world deployment. Our community envisions innovative areas in humanoid robotics that lie at the intersection of general-purpose physical, cognitive, and motor capabilities, while also considering the scientific understanding of interactions with humanoid and anthropomorphic systems. SCHEDULE: The conference will be organized as a 4-day event opening on December 6th (Sunday) with public panels, seminars, and hackathons, followed by workshops and tutorials on December 7th (Monday), followed by 2 days December 8th-9th (Tuesday-Wednesday) for the main conference with plenaries, keynotes, oral and interactive sessions, and industry events. A centrally located exhibition will feature the latest humanoid technology from both industry and academia. TOPICS: We invite workshops/tutorials in all areas related to humanoid robotics, including, but not limited to: - Human biomechanics and motor control, human body and behavior modeling - Bionic / human-inspired design principles for humanoids - Human-inspired robot control - Whole-body dynamics and control - Optimization, optimal control, and model predictive control methods - Learning methods for humanoid robots - Robot modeling for locomotion and/or manipulation - Exoskeleton / wearable robot design and control - Prosthesis design and control - Physical and social human-humanoid interaction - Dynamic legged locomotion (bipeds, quadrupeds, etc.) - Loco-manipulation, legged manipulation - Dual arm dexterous manipulation - Design, control, and application of multi-finger hands - Stability and robustness of humanoid and legged robots and humans - Simulation and physics-based animations from computer graphics - Humanoid heads and faces, geminoids - Novel materials, mechanisms, and actuators for humanoids - Perception for humanoids - Human-centered robotic studies and applications - Neuro-robotics and brain-robot interfaces for humanoids and humans - Real-world applications for humanoid robots (industry, healthcare, home, space, disaster response) - Benchmarks, performance indicators for humanoid robots - Ethical and social challenges of humanoid robot deployment - Long-term deployment of humanoid, bipedal, or dual arm manipulation robots EXHIBITION: Industry leaders are eager to see your organization’s latest developments, connect, learn, and collaborate. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a strong, in-person impression. For more information contact Hall-Erickson, Inc: humanoids(a)heiexpo.com <HUMANOIDS(a)heiexpo.com> MORE INFORMATION: For more information, please visit the conference contributions webpage ( https://2026.ieee-humanoids.org/call-for-workshops-and-tutorials) or contact the Workshop Chairs: Enrico Mingo Hoffman, Yan Gu, and Rafael Cisneros-Limón (humanoids2026-wt(a)ieee.org). We look forward to your contributions to Humanoids 2026! — The Humanoids 2026 General Chairs: - Andra Keay (Silicon Valley Robotics) - Ross Mead (Semio)

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[CFP] Humanoids 2026 Conference
by Ross Mead 27 Jun '26

27 Jun '26

CALL FOR PAPERS: - What: 2026 IEEE RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots (Humanoids 2026) - When: December 6-9, 2026 - Where: Santa Clara, California, USA - Web: https://2026.ieee-humanoids.org — IMPORTANT DATES: - Jul. 24, 2026: Paper submission deadline - Jul. 27, 2026: Supplementary video deadline (optional) - Oct. 6, 2026: Notification of paper acceptance/rejection - Oct. 16, 2026: Early-bird registration deadline - Oct. 26, 2026: Camera-ready paper deadline - Dec. 6-9, 2026: Humanoids 2026 conference — Dear colleagues, We are very pleased to invite you to contribute to the 2026 IEEE RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots (Humanoids 2026) to be held in Santa Clara, California, USA, from December 6 through December 9, 2026. OVERVIEW: Humanoids 2026 aims at bringing together top researchers from humanoid robotics and related disciplines with leading companies in the field. In light of a year of rapidly evolving humanoid technologies with several new platforms coming onto the market and bringing us closer to a wider real-world deployment. Our community envisions innovative areas in humanoid robotics that lie at the intersection of general-purpose physical, cognitive, and motor capabilities, while also considering the scientific understanding of interactions with humanoid and anthropomorphic systems. FORMAT: The conference will be organized as a 4-day event opening on December 6th (Sunday) with public panels, seminars, and hackathons, followed by workshops and tutorials on December 7th (Monday), followed by 2 days December 8th-9th (Tuesday-Wednesday) for the main conference with plenaries, keynotes, oral and interactive sessions, and industry events. A centrally located exhibition will feature the latest humanoid technology from both industry and academia. TOPICS: We invite papers in all areas related to humanoid robotics, including, but not limited to: - Human biomechanics and motor control, human body and behavior modeling - Bionic / human-inspired design principles for humanoids - Human-inspired robot control - Whole-body dynamics and control - Optimization, optimal control, and model predictive control methods - Learning methods for humanoid robots - Robot modeling for locomotion and/or manipulation - Exoskeleton / wearable robot design and control - Prosthesis design and control - Physical and social human-humanoid interaction - Dynamic legged locomotion (bipeds, quadrupeds, etc.) - Loco-manipulation, legged manipulation - Dual arm dexterous manipulation - Design, control, and application of multi-finger hands - Stability and robustness of humanoid and legged robots and humans - Simulation and physics-based animations from computer graphics - Humanoid heads and faces, geminoids - Novel materials, mechanisms, and actuators for humanoids - Perception for humanoids - Human-centered robotic studies and applications - Neuro-robotics and brain-robot interfaces for humanoids and humans - Real-world applications for humanoid robots (industry, healthcare, home, space, disaster response) - Benchmarks, performance indicators for humanoid robots - Ethical and social challenges of humanoid robot deployment - Long-term deployment of humanoid, bipedal, or dual arm manipulation robots PAPERS: The paper submission deadline is July 24th, 2026, Anywhere on Earth (AOE). The maximum paper length is 8 pages, including references; additional pages are not permitted. Papers must be submitted in a PDF format; the maximum paper PDF file size is 6 MB. Papers can be submitted via PaperPlaza: https://ras.papercept.net/conferences/scripts/start.pl SUPPLEMENTARY VIDEOS: Each paper can be accompanied by one (1) optional supplementary video. You may upload or re-upload this attachment up to three (3) days after the paper submission deadline (i.e. by July 27th, 2026, AOE). Videos must be submitted in an MP4, MPG, or MPEG format; the maximum video file size is 20 MB. PAPER PRESENTATIONS: Accepted papers will be presented either in single-track oral sessions or in interactive poster sessions. All accepted papers will appear in the proceedings of the conference and on IEEE Xplore without distinction. EXHIBITION: Industry leaders are eager to see your organization’s latest developments, connect, learn, and collaborate. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a strong, in-person impression. For more information contact Hall-Erickson, Inc: humanoids(a)heiexpo.com <HUMANOIDS(a)heiexpo.com> MORE INFORMATION: For more information, please visit the conference contributions webpage (https://2026.ieee-humanoids.org/call-for-papers) or contact the Program Chairs: Luis Sentis, Serena Ivaldi, and Gentiane Venture (humanoids2026-tc(a)ieee.org). We look forward to your contributions to Humanoids 2026! — The Humanoids 2026 General Chairs: - Andra Keay (Silicon Valley Robotics) - Ross Mead (Semio)

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Quori Virtual Community Meeting
by Ross Mead 19 Jun '26

19 Jun '26

Hello colleagues! On Wednesday, June 24th, 11am-1pm PDT (GMT-7), we are hosting a virtual/remote meeting for HRI and general robotics researchers interested in the development status of the Quori robot platform. All are welcome! Quori is an NSF-funded, not-for-profit, open-everything, modular, social robot platform for the robotics research community (https://quori.org). At this virtual meeting, we will provide Quori development updates, and outline plans for cost, timeline, and distribution of Quori units. To attend the meeting or to simply indicate your interest in the Quori robot platform, please RSVP to the Google Form HERE <https://forms.gle/fAGrd7MED31vwyKg9>, and we will get back to you with a meeting invite. You are encouraged to forward this to anyone you think might be interested in Quori. Please let us know if you have any questions or comments. Thanks and we hope to see you at the Quori virtual community meeting! -- The Quori Project Team * Ross Mead (Semio) * Bill Smart (Oregon State University) * Mark Yim (University of Pennsylvania) * Simon Kim (University of Pennsylvania) * Naomi Fitter (Oregon State University)

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[jobs] One full-time PhD position in Interpretable and Experience-Driven Learning for Collaborative Robots @Chalmers
by Karinne Ramirez-Amaro 27 May '26

27 May '26

Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce one PhD research position at the Chalmers Institute of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden. This position is part of the project MILE-Cobots: Multidimensional Interpretable Learning for Experience-Driven Collaborative Robots, funded by the Swedish Research Council (Vetenskapsrådet). Join our multidisciplinary team to take collaborative robots the extra MILE by developing interpretable, experience-driven AI that helps robots learn, adapt, and collaborate safely with people. More information about the position: https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/work-with-us/vacancies/?rmpage=jo… **Application deadline: June 30, 2026** Please, do not hesitate to contact me for further information. Best regards, Karinne --------------------- Karinne Ramirez Amaro Associate Professor Chalmers University of Technology Department of Electrical Engineering Systems and Control Division SE-412 96 Göteborg, Sweden IEEE-RAS Vice Presidents of the Conference Activity Board (CAB) E-mail:karinne@chalmers.se Website: https://sites.google.com/view/craft-laboratory/home Office Room: Edit, 5437 Office telephone: +46-31-772-1074 www.chalmers.se<http://www.chalmers.se>

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