IEEE International Conference on Soft Robotics 2026 (RoboSoft 2026)
RoboSoft 2026 was the 9th IEEE International Conference on Soft Robotics, focused on soft robotic systems, compliant mechanisms, bioinspired structures, soft materials, fabrication, control, sensing, wearable and medical soft robots, and human-centered applications. The 2026 theme emphasized human-centered soft robotics for social challenges.
Event at a glance
Dates: April 7, 2026 – April 11, 2026
Duration: 5 Days
Location: Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan
Event status: PAST
Main themes
Human-robot interaction
Medical and assistive robotics
Intelligent robotics and research
Why this event matters
A specialized but important conference for anyone tracking the shift from rigid automation to compliant, adaptive, bioinspired and human-safe robotic systems. Particularly relevant to medical, wearable, food handling, service and delicate manipulation applications.
Speakers and community
RoboSoft award finalists - presenters recognized for soft robotics research and fabrication work. | Industry-Academia Forum speakers - Tokyo forum participants linking soft robotics research with commercial applications. | Workshop/tutorial instructors - experts teaching fabrication, modeling, control and soft-material systems. | Organizing committee speakers - IEEE RAS soft robotics leaders hosting Kanazawa sessions.
Venue and setting
Kanazawa, Japan
Previous editions
RoboSoft 2025 was the previous annual IEEE soft robotics conference.
