IEEE International Conference on Advanced Robotics and its Social Impacts 2026 (ARSO 2026)
ARSO 2026 focuses on advanced robotics and its social impacts, connecting technical robotics research with questions about society, ethics, policy, public adoption, human-centered design, economic effects and responsible deployment. It is relevant to organizations thinking about not only whether robots work, but how they affect people and institutions.
Event at a glance
Dates: June 10, 2026 – June 12, 2026
Duration: 3 Days
Location: Vienna, Austria
Event status: PAST
Main themes
Human-robot interaction
Intelligent robotics and research
Why this event matters
ARSO is valuable for robotics policy, ethics, deployment strategy and public-sector engagement. It complements technical venues like ICRA by emphasizing consequences and adoption contexts.
Speakers and community
TU Wien hosts - local organizers for the Vienna edition focused on robotics and society. | IEEE RAS ARSO speakers - researchers addressing advanced robotics, ethics, policy and social impact. | Robot ethics presenters - speakers on responsible deployment, public adoption and human-centered design. | Technical paper presenters - authors linking robotics capabilities to social consequences.
Venue and setting
TUtheSky, TU Wien, Vienna
Previous editions
ARSO is a recurring IEEE conference/workshop series on advanced robotics and social impacts; 2026 is listed as the 22nd edition in public event materials.
