IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems 2026 (IROS 2026)
IROS 2026 is a premier annual conference for robotics and AI, drawing a large international audience of academics, researchers, students, and industry professionals. It covers intelligent robotic systems, perception, control, autonomy, human-robot interaction, AI, computer vision, robot platforms, demonstrations, recruitment, and product exposure through technical sessions and exhibition activity.
Event at a glance
Dates: September 27, 2026 – October 1, 2026
Duration: 5 Days
Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Event status: PAST
Main themes
Robotics software and simulation
Human-robot interaction
Sensing and perception
Intelligent robotics and research
Why this event matters
This is a top-tier global robotics meeting and a key place to identify research trends, recruit robotics talent, and monitor AI-robotics convergence. The Pittsburgh location is also strategically relevant because of the region's robotics, autonomy, and AI ecosystem.
Speakers and community
Technical paper presenters - global robotics and AI researchers selected for IROS sessions. | Workshop and tutorial organizers - specialists in intelligent robots, AI, computer vision, manipulation and autonomous systems. | Exhibitor/demo speakers - industry robotics teams presenting recruiting, product and research demonstrations.
Venue and setting
David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd, 15222.
Previous editions
IROS 2025 was held October 19-25, 2025 in Hangzhou, China at Hangzhou International Expo Center.
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