Robotics: Science and Systems 2026 (RSS 2026)
RSS 2026 is the 22nd Robotics: Science and Systems conference, a selective research conference covering the science, algorithms, and systems behind modern robotics. It emphasizes rigorous robotics research across perception, planning, control, learning, manipulation, locomotion, field robotics, multi-robot systems, and the systems issues that make robots work reliably outside the lab.
Event at a glance
Dates: July 13, 2026 – July 17, 2026
Duration: 5 Days
Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia
Event status: PAST
Main themes
Robotics software and simulation
Sensing and perception
Intelligent robotics and research
Why this event matters
RSS is compact compared with the largest IEEE meetings but very influential for robotics research direction. It is particularly valuable for scouting early-stage robotics algorithms, academic labs, PhD talent, and technical trends before they are adopted at scale.
Speakers and community
Accepted paper presenters - researchers selected through RSS peer review across perception, planning, learning, manipulation and systems. | Workshop organizers - robotics researchers leading specialized RSS workshops and tutorials. | Gala/poster session presenters - authors presenting the core technical program.
Venue and setting
ICC Sydney and University of Technology Sydney
Previous editions
RSS 2025 was the prior annual edition of the Robotics: Science and Systems series.
