IEEE-RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots 2026 (Humanoids 2026)
Humanoids 2026 is the 25th IEEE-RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots, the prime specialist venue for humanoid robotics. It covers mechatronics, control, perception, planning, learning, human-robot interaction, biomechanics, artificial intelligence, cognition, neuroscience, mobile robots, service robots, robot learning, and embodied systems that operate in human-centered environments.
Event at a glance
Dates: December 7, 2026 – December 9, 2026
Duration: 3 Days
Location: Santa Clara, CA, USA
Event status: UPCOMING
Main themes
Humanoid robotics
Robotics software and simulation
Human-robot interaction
Industrial automation
Why this event matters
The event is highly relevant because humanoid robotics has moved from research prototypes into serious industrial and commercial evaluation. It should be watched for platform architectures, actuation, full-body control, safety, dexterity, and deployment readiness.
Speakers and community
IEEE-RAS humanoid robotics researchers - presenters on mechatronics, control, perception, planning and learning. | Industry humanoid teams - expected contributors from companies developing embodied AI and humanoid platforms. | Human-robot interaction researchers - speakers addressing cognition, biomechanics and human-centered humanoid operation.
Venue and setting
Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, California
Previous editions
Humanoids is an annual IEEE-RAS conference established in 2000; 2026 is listed as the 25th edition.
