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

04/04/2026

📣 Exhibit at !
Join thousands of robotics researchers, engineers, and industry leaders this September in Pittsburgh. Exhibiting at IROS 2026 is your opportunity to showcase your products, connect with innovators, and recruit top talent across robotics, AI, and autonomous systems.
📅 Exhibits: September 28–30, 2026
📍 Pittsburgh, PA
🔗 Learn more here: https://iros.exhibitprospectus.com/

Join us in Pittsburgh for IROS 2026, the IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, bringing together global leaders in robotics research and innovation.

03/16/2026

⏰ Last day to submit!

Today is the final day to submit Competition and Workshop/Tutorial proposals for .

Help shape the IROS 2026 program by proposing a live robotics competition or leading an engaging, in‑person workshop or tutorial in Pittsburgh this fall.

🗓 Deadline: March 16, 2026 (23:59 PST)
🔗 Submit now:

Join us in Pittsburgh for IROS 2026, the IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, bringing together global leaders in robotics research and innovation.

03/14/2026

📣 Call for Workshops & Tutorials at !

We’re seeking proposals for half-day workshops and tutorials that spark interaction, share expertise, and explore emerging topics in robotics. Workshops occur before and after the main conference in Pittsburgh.

🗓 Deadline: March 16, 2026 (23:59 PST)
🔗 Learn more & submit: https://2026.ieee-iros.org/contribute/call-for-workshops-tutorials/
Help shape the conversations driving the future of intelligent robotics.

Join us in Pittsburgh for IROS 2026, the IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, bringing together global leaders in robotics research and innovation.

03/13/2026

📣 Call for Competitions at !
We’re inviting proposals for robotics competitions to be held at IROS 2026 in Pittsburgh. Competitions offer a unique opportunity to showcase cutting-edge demos and allow attendees to experience live robotic systems in action.
🗓 Deadline: March 16, 2026 (23:59 PST)
🔗 Learn more & submit: https://2026.ieee-iros.org/contribute/call-for-competitions/
Share your innovation with the global robotics community!

Join us in Pittsburgh for IROS 2026, the IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, bringing together global leaders in robotics research and innovation.

03/08/2026

📣 Exhibit at !

Join a global community of robotics leaders this fall in Pittsburgh. Connect with professionals shaping the future of manipulation, drones, mobile robots, driverless cars, and more.

Showcase your products, elevate your brand, and recruit top talent in robotics, AI, and computer vision.

🔗 Prospectus & application:

02/27/2026

📣 Final reminder!
The paper submission deadline is March 2, 2026 — and there will be no extensions.

Authors who submit by the deadline will have a brief grace period to make minor updates, but initial submissions must be completed by March 2. Videos may be uploaded until March 7.

Don’t miss your chance to share your latest robotics research.

🔗 Learn more:

Submit papers to IROS 2026, the IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, held Sept 27–Oct 1, 2026 in Pittsburgh, USA.

02/23/2026

📣 Update for authors submitting to : papers may now be up to 8 pages with no extra-page fees. We’ve also simplified author responses this cycle—you can submit a brief note highlighting revisions instead of a full point‑by‑point rebuttal.

📅 Deadline: March 2, 2026
🔗 Details:

Submit papers to IROS 2026, the IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, held Sept 27–Oct 1, 2026 in Pittsburgh, USA.

01/31/2026

⏰ Final Reminder: Special Session Proposals Due Soon
There’s still time to propose a Special Session for IROS 2026, but the deadline is fast approaching. Don’t miss the opportunity to bring together a community around your research theme or collaborative project.
📅 Deadline: TODAY 31 January 2026
🔗 Submit your proposal:

Join us in Pittsburgh for IROS 2026, the IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, bringing together global leaders in robotics research and innovation.

01/29/2026

⏰ Last chance!
The Special Session proposal deadline is almost here. If you’re planning to lead a focused discussion on an emerging topic in robotics, now is the time to submit.
📅 Deadline: 31 January 2026
🔗 Submit now:

Join us in Pittsburgh for IROS 2026, the IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, bringing together global leaders in robotics research and innovation.

01/23/2026

📣 Reminder: The Special Session proposal deadline is almost here!
Help shape focused discussions on emerging topics and innovative directions in intelligent robotics.
📅 Submit by 31 January 2026
🔗 Learn more:

IROS 2026 seeks to provide focused discussions on new topics and innovative applications of established approaches during the conference. Therefore, the organization of Special Sessions is encouraged. A special session consists of eight related papers, which could all address for example a particula...

01/15/2026

📣 The Special Session proposal deadline is coming up!
Help shape focused discussions on emerging topics in robotics—whether it’s a specific theme, collaborative project, or a niche subfield.
📅 Submit by January 31, 2026
🔗 Learn more:

IROS 2026 seeks to provide focused discussions on new topics and innovative applications of established approaches during the conference. Therefore, the organization of Special Sessions is encouraged. A special session consists of eight related papers, which could all address for example a particula...

01/07/2026

📣 The Call for Papers is now open! We’re inviting original research that advances intelligent robotics— perception, learning, control, and human-robot interaction.
📅 Submit by March 2, 2026
🔗 Learn more: https://2026.ieee-iros.org/contribute/call-for-papers/

IROS 2026 Workshops and Tutorials will be held on September 27th and October 1st, 2026, the days before and after the main conference. We ask proposers to plan a program centered around in-person participation and to consider their event’s support needs (e.g., the maximum number of posters, space ...