IEEE / RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots & Systems - IROS

09/28/2026

Embrace the new era of Physical AI through PaXini Global Horizons Program

As the global leader in embodied AI, PaXini AI believes that advancing embodied AI takes more than breakthroughs in individual technologies. With this vision, the company launched the PaXini Global Horizons Program.

The program welcomes P*s, postdoctoral researchers, senior PhD candidates, and research teams from global universities and research institutes to join cross-border collaborative research on embodied AI.

Once enrolled in the program, participants can access a global matrix of frontier research resources:
⭐ Competitive Research Incentives
⭐ Full-Stack Product Access
⭐ Priority Access to New Products
⭐ Exclusive Data Access
⭐ Dedicated Engineering Support
⭐ Global Research Communications

Want to learn more? Find PaXini AI at Booth #400 in Pittsburgh to explore new opportunities for PGH collaboration!

Join PGH: https://forms.gle/Ua4dQh9EhfmQShkw7

09/28/2026

🤖 Want to see the latest robotics technology up close?

Join an IROS 2026 Public Guided Tour for 90 minutes of exploring the conference exhibition and seeing live robot demonstrations from companies around the world.

Tours are open to the public at 2:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

🎟️ A ticket is required. Please arrive at the IROS 2026 registration desk 10–15 minutes before your tour.

🔗 Get your ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/iros-2026-public-guided-tour-tickets-2002383686509

Grab your chance to visit the exhibition booths and see world-class robot tech at one of the largest international robotics conferences.

09/28/2026

🎉 IROS 2026 is officially underway!

We kicked off the main conference program this morning with our Opening Ceremony, featuring remarks from General Chair Howie Choset, the Mayor of Pittsburgh, and Technical Program Chair Ross Hatton.

A great start to an exciting week of robotics research, innovation, and collaboration in Pittsburgh. 🤖

🔗 Follow along: https://2026.ieee-iros.org/

09/28/2026

Day 2 of starts with the Welcome Ceremony at 8:30 AM, followed by contributed talks, posters, paper demonstrations, keynotes, the Start-ups and Entrepreneurship plenary panel, and the Exhibit Hall.

🔗 Full program: https://2026.ieee-iros.org/program/program-overview/

09/28/2026

🎉 That’s a wrap on the opening day of !

We kicked off the week in Pittsburgh with a full day of workshops and tutorials, bringing the robotics community together to exchange ideas, explore emerging topics, and connect with colleagues.

We capped off the day with the Welcome Reception, and there’s plenty more ahead. 🤖📸

🔗 Follow along: https://2026.ieee-iros.org/

09/27/2026

begins today with 44 workshops and tutorials across the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Sessions run from 8:30 AM–5:30 PM, followed by the Welcome Reception from 6:00–8:00 PM in Hall A.

Workshops and tutorials bracketing the IROS 2026 main program, Sunday 27 September and Thursday 1 October.

09/26/2026

The IROS 2026 Program Guide is live. Explore more than 1,900 contributed papers, 19 keynote talks, 86 workshops and tutorials, 9 competitions, forums, technical tours, and 170+ exhibitors—then bookmark your must-see sessions before arriving in Pittsburgh.

The full IROS 2026 program: contributed talks, keynotes, plenary panels, workshops, posters, exhibits, and competitions in Pittsburgh, 27 September – 1 October.

09/24/2026

🤖 What if robots could truly understand human intent?
At , we will present the vision of 富士通株式会社 Kozuchi Physical OS: enabling multiple robots to understand ambiguous human instructions and collaborate autonomously.

🚀 Interested in the future of Physical AI? Visit us at Booth #300.
We're also hiring researchers and engineers.

Learn More: https://global.fujitsu/en-global/technology/research

09/23/2026

The future isn't waiting. Neither are we.
At John Deere , you'll work with cutting-edge technology, solve real-world challenges, and help shape the future of agriculture, construction, and forestry. Because giant leaps aren't reserved for astronauts. They're made every day by people bold enough to imagine what's next.

09/22/2026

⏰ Last chance to register for !

The global robotics community is heading to Pittsburgh for cutting-edge research, live competitions and demonstrations, industry exhibits, workshops, networking, and more.

📅 September 27–October 1, 2026
📍 Pittsburgh, PA
🎟️ Register now: https://2026.ieee-iros.org/attend/registration/