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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T083000
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SUMMARY:Ubiquitous Medical Robotics: Lessons Learned\, Vision Beyond
DESCRIPTION:In the past decade\, research into medical robotics has surged\, with thousands of academic papers published each year\, and the field gaining ever-increasing attention. Despite this growing ubiquity in academic discourse\, translation into real-world products remains relatively slow\, with few breakthroughs reaching the clinical stage. Observing the last 10 years and looking ahead to the next\, we are left with a series of critical questions: What capabilities of medical robots are still missing? What are the realistic expectations for medical robots—should they all be fully autonomous? And which emerging techniques in the next decade can potentially bridge the gap between research and clinical application? Furthermore\, how can we enhance the awareness and cognitive abilities of medical robots to improve their performance in real-world surgeries? \nThis workshop will bring together leading medical robotics researchers and clinicians\, fostering an interdisciplinary dialogue aimed at addressing these pressing issues. Together\, we will explore the latest advancements\, discuss key challenges\, and investigate the role of both automation and human oversight in future medical robotics systems. By combining diverse expertise\, we hope to find pathways towards practical\, safe\, and effective solutions for the next generation of medical robots.
URL:https://2026.ieee-icra.org/event/ubiquitous-medical-robotics-lessons-learned-vision-beyond/
CATEGORIES:Sessions,Workshops & Tutorials
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T173000
DTSTAMP:20260516T201941
CREATED:20250213T185145Z
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SUMMARY:3rd Robot-Assisted Medical Imaging. ICRA-RAMI
DESCRIPTION:Medical imaging plays a vital role in modern clinical practice\, providing valuable information to physicians for diagnosis\, image-guided surgeries\, and more. Due to the high precision and reproducibility of robotic techniques\, the involvement of robots can help overcome some limitations in conventional imaging methods\, such as intra- and inter-operator variations. With the rise of machine learning\, the development of autonomous imaging systems has gained increasing attention. \nTo create intelligent systems that work robustly in unknown environments\, fundamental research is continuously emerging\, exploring novel approaches such as visual servoing\, shared control\, object segmentation\, scene understanding\, and learning from experts’ experiences. \nThe goal of this workshop is to bring together active research groups and clinicians to share the latest technological achievements in robot-assisted medical imaging. By gathering world-class technical and clinical researchers\, the workshop will also address remaining challenges beyond technical developments\, including ethical issues and clinical acceptance.
URL:https://2026.ieee-icra.org/event/3rd-robot-assisted-medical-imaging-icra-rami/
CATEGORIES:Sessions,Workshops & Tutorials
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T173000
DTSTAMP:20260516T201941
CREATED:20250213T185522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T142747Z
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SUMMARY:3rd Workshop on Multilateral Human-Interaction-Oriented Teleoperation
DESCRIPTION:Teleoperation systems have benefited from their mechanical and technological components\, physical connections between diverse human-machine interfaces\, low-latency communication protocols\, and advanced control strategies. \nHowever\, this perspective often overlooks the nuanced aspects of human interaction and cognitive engagement in remote operation scenarios. This oversight can lead to suboptimal user experiences\, increased cognitive load\, and reduced operational efficiency. \nConversely\, emphasizing how humans perceive\, engage with\, and adapt to various teleoperated interfaces and scenarios can foster more intuitive\, efficient\, and adaptable teleoperation systems that align closely with human cognitive and sensory capacities. \nThe two focal points converge to construct a paradigm of human-interaction-oriented teleoperation augmentation\, stimulating more adaptability and user-friendliness. This 2nd ICRA workshop on Multilateral Teleoperation will provide a platform to delve into the forefront of teleoperation augmentation by seamlessly merging multi-dimensional aspects of human factors\, robotics\, control\, and embodied AI from the human-interaction-oriented perspective\, such as the multimodal sensory feedback and large models to align closely with human cognitive and sensory capacities. \nTen experts from academia and industry will present the state-of-the-art on topics including: \n\nInteraction modalities\nOperation subjects (single/multiple humans/robots)\nPerformance criteria (e.g.\, user preferences\, mental load\, maneuverability)\nPractical applications and future challenges arising from the interaction-centric perspective.
URL:https://2026.ieee-icra.org/event/3rd-workshop-on-multilateral-human-interaction-oriented-teleoperation/
CATEGORIES:Sessions,Workshops & Tutorials
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T173000
DTSTAMP:20260516T201941
CREATED:20250213T190937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T155040Z
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SUMMARY:Human-Centric Robotics for Telepresence
DESCRIPTION:The workshop “Human-Centric Robotics for Telepresence” aims to explore the impact of telepresence robotics with a focus on enriching user experience and promoting societal well-being. This interdisciplinary event will emphasize the critical role of human factors in shaping robotic applications across industries\, healthcare\, and beyond. \nParticipants will discuss how both technological and ergonomic insights can enhance the operational effectiveness\, user experience\, and acceptance of telepresence technologies\, while also considering their ethical and societal implications. By bringing together experts from diverse fields such as engineering and ergonomics\, the workshop will highlight successful implementations and lessons learned across various sectors\, providing practical insights into overcoming challenges and maximizing benefits. \nThe outcomes of this workshop will directly contribute to key initiatives\, including the IEEE-RAS TC on Telerobotics\, the IEA TC on Human Factors in Robotics\, and the IEEE-Telepresence Roadmap\, which is currently in development. This synergy will foster collaboration and drive progress beyond the mentioned communities. \nFollowing the presentations by invited experts\, the workshop will feature interactive discussions. A SWOT (Strengths\, Weaknesses\, Opportunities\, Threats) analysis will be conducted\, followed by a focused roadmap discussion involving the audience\, with special consideration for the perspectives of postdoctoral and doctoral fellows.
URL:https://2026.ieee-icra.org/event/human-centric-robotics-for-telepresence/
CATEGORIES:Sessions,Workshops & Tutorials
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T173000
DTSTAMP:20260516T201941
CREATED:20250220T185506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T155715Z
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SUMMARY:Advances in Social Robot Navigation: Planning\, HRI\, and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Robots navigating through uncontrolled human spaces face many challenges due to the uncertainty of human behavior and the unstructured nature of environmental context and social rules. Social robot navigation combines planning with human-robot interaction and communication strategies to provide acceptable\, context-dependent robot behavior. With recent rapid transformations in AI\, social robot navigation is changing\, and the Advances in Social Robot Navigation workshop explores these innovations in areas including planning\, human-robot interaction\, and beyond. \nThis full-day workshop brings together experts in these fields for invited talks\, panel discussions\, and participant presentations on advances in social robot navigation. The workshop will also host the Arena 4.0 challenge on benchmarking social robot navigation strategies through a set of AI-enabled open-source tools. Building on our successful series of workshops at ICRA’22\, IROS’23\, and RSS’24\, this workshop aims to investigate key aspects that make robot navigation more acceptable\, legible\, and social. This includes motion-task planning techniques\, foundation models\, human robot interaction\, communication strategies\, and human understanding ranging from individual behavior to pedestrian and crowd dynamics. We invite researchers from these fields to submit short papers and participate in our benchmark challenge\, and to join us for a workshop designed to encourage discussion.
URL:https://2026.ieee-icra.org/event/advances-in-social-robot-navigation-planning-hri-and-beyond-2/
CATEGORIES:Sessions,Workshops & Tutorials
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260531T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260531T190000
DTSTAMP:20260516T201941
CREATED:20260507T114600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T155057Z
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SUMMARY:Registration Open
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://2026.ieee-icra.org/event/registration-hours-6/
LOCATION:VIECON – Foyer A\, Messeplatz 1\, Vienna\, 1020\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Daily Schedule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260531T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260531T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T201941
CREATED:20260506T161755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T164937Z
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SUMMARY:TEAB&SAC Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Event (and waiting list) are fully booked! \n  \nWe warmly welcome students and postdoctoral researchers to attend the TAB (Technical Activities Board) & EAB (Educational Activities Board) & SAC (Student Activities Committee) Dinner. This gathering is designed to strengthen connections among current and former Technical Committees (TCs) and early-career researchers. \n  \nJoin us to learn more about TCs and SAC\, as well as the roles of TAB and EAB\, and to explore ways to become actively involved in the Robotics and Automation Society. \n  \nApplicants will be contacted by the RAS Office directly.
URL:https://2026.ieee-icra.org/event/teabsac-dinner/
LOCATION:Wiener Rathauskeller\, Rathausplatz 1\, Vienna\, 1010\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Daily Schedule,RAS Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260601T070000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260601T193000
DTSTAMP:20260516T201941
CREATED:20260507T114038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T155319Z
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SUMMARY:Registration Open
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://2026.ieee-icra.org/event/registration-hours/
LOCATION:VIECON – Foyer A\, Messeplatz 1\, Vienna\, 1020\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Daily Schedule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260601T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260601T113000
DTSTAMP:20260516T201941
CREATED:20260507T074246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T090051Z
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SUMMARY:Technical Tour 1: UAS Technikum Wien DF\, UGV & UAV Labs Tour
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n  \nPre-Registration (available within the registration system) is necessary for this tour – limited spaces!\n30 participants (=2 groups with 15 persons each)\n \nMeeting Point: Tour Meeting Point at Foyer A\, close to main entrance. 09:00-11:30 (Duration: approx. 2.5 hours) \nTransfer: via Public Transportation Ticket.\nAll participants must have a ticket for public transport in order to take part.\nTour Guides will bring the participants to UAS Technikum Wien and return them to the conference venue. \n  \nTour program: \nThe UAV R&D Showcase for Autonomous Navigation and Resilience demonstrates the HW/SW developments which are utilized in context of the cooperative R&D project SAMURAI. The main goal of the SAMURAI project is the design\, development\, integration and test of a UAV targeting certification within the SPECIFIC category of EASA/Austro Control. The UAV will support a maximum take-off mass (MTOM) of 25 kg and a payload capacity between 1.5 kg and 5.5 kg. The SAMURAI project aims to advance safe multicopter architectures with robust control\, efficient power electronics\, and reusable components for future aviation platforms. \nThe Digital Factory at the UAS Technikum Wien is a pilot-scale smart production environment that demonstrates real‑world Industry 4.0 scenarios. It integrates modern automation\, robotics\, IT systems\, logistics concepts\, and advanced manufacturing technologies into a heterogeneous system landscape. Within this model factory\, miniaturized robotic systems are produced and guided through all stages of the value chain — from production and assembly to quality control and packaging. The facility enables hands‑on exploration of topics such as mechatronics and robotics\, automation\, robot vison\, augmented and virtual reality\, and robot-based manufacturing.
URL:https://2026.ieee-icra.org/event/technical-tour-2-uas-technikum-wien-df-ugv-uav-labs-tour/
LOCATION:UAS Technikum Wien\, Höchstädtplatz 6\, Vienna\, 1220\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Daily Schedule,Technical Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T173000
DTSTAMP:20260516T201941
CREATED:20241206T183310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T151924Z
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SUMMARY:Workshops/Tutorials
DESCRIPTION:For a detailed list of workshops and tutorials taking place at ICRA 2026\, please visit this page: https://2026.ieee-icra.org/workshops-and-tutorials/
URL:https://2026.ieee-icra.org/event/workshops-tutorials/
LOCATION:VIECON – Vienna Congress & Convention Center\, Messeplatz 1\, Vienna\, 1020\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Daily Schedule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260601T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260601T110000
DTSTAMP:20260516T201941
CREATED:20241218T141707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T161543Z
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SUMMARY:Morning Coffee Break
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy coffee\, tea and pastries during the coffee breaks.\nHowever\, coffee and tea are available permanently on all days between 10:00-16:00 (MON\, FRI) and 10:00-17:00 (TUE-THU). \nPlease note that no extra drinking water will be offered. The Viennese tab water comes directly from the mountains and is absolutely safe to drink.\nPlease use one the ICRA Water Bottles (sponsored by NOKOV Motion Captures) or bring your own bottle!\nYou can refill them either at the NOKOV Water Fountain in Hall A or in one of the bathrooms. \nPlease help us to reduce plastic waste by using your own water bottle throughout the congress. Thank you.
URL:https://2026.ieee-icra.org/event/morning-coffee-break-3/2026-06-01/
LOCATION:VIECON – Vienna Congress & Convention Center\, Messeplatz 1\, Vienna\, 1020\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Daily Schedule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260601T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260601T180000
DTSTAMP:20260516T201941
CREATED:20260507T072748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T080011Z
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SUMMARY:Technical Tour 2: TU Wien Visit Robotics Labs Tour
DESCRIPTION:            \n  \nPre-Registration (available within the registration system) is necessary for this tour – limited spaces!\n60 participants (=3 groups with 20 persons each)\n \nMeeting Point: Tour Meeting Point at Foyer A\, close to main entrance. 14:00-18:00 (Duration: approx. 4 hours) \nTransfer: via Public Transportation Ticket.\nAll participants must have a ticket for public transport in order to take part.\nTour Guides will bring the participants to TU Wien and return them to the conference venue. \n  \nTour program: \nAutonomous Systems Lab:\nWhole Body Human to Humanoid Retargeting\nMultimodal Scene Understanding for Robot Action Monitoring\nAn Immersive\, High-Fidelity Haptic Simulation Environment for Contact-Rich Assembly Data Collection\nInteractive learning from imperfect demonstrations \nRobotics System Lab:\nHumanoid locomotion and multi-contact control\nImpact-aware robotics (robot hammering task)\nSuspended aerial manipulation for maintenance (Field Robotics Lab)\nTeleoperation of a mobile manipulator for moon missions (Field Robotics Lab) \nIndustrial Robotics Lab:\nDart-catching cable-driven robot\nSwing-up and stabilization of an inverted triple pendulum\nIndustrial processes on free-form 3D surfaces
URL:https://2026.ieee-icra.org/event/technical-tour-1-robotics-lab-tour/
LOCATION:TU Wien\, Gusshausstr. 27-29\, Vienna\, 1040\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Daily Schedule,Technical Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260601T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260601T160000
DTSTAMP:20260516T201941
CREATED:20260509T161247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T161454Z
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SUMMARY:Afternoon Coffee Break
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy coffee\, tea and pastries during the coffee breaks.\nHowever\, coffee and tea are available permanently on all days between 10:00-16:00 (MON\, FRI). \nPlease note that no extra drinking water will be offered. The Viennese tab water comes directly from the mountains and is absolutely safe to drink.\nPlease use one the ICRA Water Bottles (sponsored by NOKOV Motion Captures) or bring your own bottle!\nYou can refill them either at the NOKOV Water Fountain in Hall A or in one of the bathrooms. \nPlease help us to reduce plastic waste by using your own water bottle throughout the congress. Thank you.
URL:https://2026.ieee-icra.org/event/afternoon-coffee-break/2026-06-01/
LOCATION:VIECON – Vienna Congress & Convention Center\, Messeplatz 1\, Vienna\, 1020\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Daily Schedule
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260601T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260601T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T201941
CREATED:20241206T183341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T145533Z
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SUMMARY:Welcome Reception
DESCRIPTION:The Welcome Reception will be on Monday\, June 1 from 18:00-20:00 in the Conference Center VIECON. ICRA will have some drinks and fingerfood prepared for you in Hall A\, B\, and C. In Hall B you can get a first glimpse of the industry exhibition – before its official opening on Tuesday Morning. \nThe Welcome Reception is included in all ticket types except Day Tickets. \nChildren at the event\nPlease feel free to bring your children to the event. However\, if you are using a trolley\, please do not enter narrow or too crowded area. \n \nICRA kindly thanks Nebius for supporting the Welcome Reception. \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://2026.ieee-icra.org/event/welcome-reception/
LOCATION:VIECON – Hall A + B + C\, Messeplatz 1\, Vienna\, 1020\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Daily Schedule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260602T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260602T183000
DTSTAMP:20260516T201941
CREATED:20260507T114140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T155256Z
UID:10000238-1780387200-1780425000@2026.ieee-icra.org
SUMMARY:Registration Open
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://2026.ieee-icra.org/event/registration-hours-2/
LOCATION:VIECON – Foyer A\, Messeplatz 1\, Vienna\, 1020\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Daily Schedule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260602T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260602T103000
DTSTAMP:20260516T201941
CREATED:20260514T055659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T121745Z
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SUMMARY:Panel 1 - From Humanoid Robotics Research to Startup Creation: The Role of Public Funding
DESCRIPTION:Moderators: \nGiorgio Metta\, Scientific Director\, Italian Institute of Technology\nCecile Huet\, Head of Unit\, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Excellence\, European Commission \n  \nParticipants: \nAlin Albu-Schäffer\, Professor\, Technical University of Munich (TUM); Director\, Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics\, German Aerospace Center (DLR)\nMarco Hutter\, Full Professor\, ETH Zurich\nAnna Valente\, Professor\, University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI)\nDaniele Pucci\, Chief Executive Officer\, Generative Bionics\nSerena Ivaldi\, Research Director\, Inria\, Head of the Human Centered Robotics Team (HUCEBOT)\nDavid Reger\, Chief Executive Officer\, Neura Robotics\n \n  \nDescription: \nAs part of ICRA 2026\, this panel highlights how long-term\, excellence-driven robotics research can translate into impactful industrial innovation. Through several case studies\, such as the EU Commission’s funding of the iCub project\, the NASA Valkyrie project\, and others\, we trace the path from foundational research to startup creation. Recently\, iCub contributed to the launch of Generative Bionics\, a startup from the Italian Institute of Technology. NASA’s Valkyrie and the DARPA Robotics Challenge were instrumental in the creation of Appronik\, a university spinout at the University of Texas at Austin.\nThe panel highlights the strategic role of public research funding and “patient” investment in enabling the transfer of technologies to the market. We aim to showcase the value of public funding\, exemplified by Horizon Europe\, NASA\, and DARPA. Although different in nature\, these funding programs are designed to address challenging technological problems and potentially support their transformation into innovative applications. Public funding helps de-risk early-stage research\,supports technology transfer\, and provides the time horizon required for disruptive ideas to mature beyond short-term market logic. By connecting public funding\, long-term vision\, and entrepreneurial execution\, our speakers’ experiences illustrate a viable pathway from science to its applications. \nThrough invited contributions and a moderated discussion\, the panel conveys a core message: to remain innovative and competitive\, continued investment in basic research is essential\, supported by stable mechanisms that translate frontier science into scalable innovation. Long-term investment is not a cost\, but a prerequisite for shaping the next generation of transformative technologies.
URL:https://2026.ieee-icra.org/event/panel-1-from-humanoid-robotics-research-to-startup-creation-the-role-of-public-funding/
LOCATION:VIECON – Hall A1\, Messeplatz 1\, Vienna\, 1020\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Daily Schedule,Panels
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260602T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260602T103000
DTSTAMP:20260516T201941
CREATED:20260515T060335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T060335Z
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SUMMARY:Keynote Tutorial 1
DESCRIPTION:For information on the plenary sessions taking place at ICRA 2026\, including the speakers\, topics\, and abstracts\, please visit this page: https://2026.ieee-icra.org/attend/keynote-tutorials/
URL:https://2026.ieee-icra.org/event/keynote-tutorial-1/
LOCATION:VIECON – Strauss 1-2\, Messeplatz 1\, Vienna\, 1020\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Daily Schedule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260602T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260602T170000
DTSTAMP:20260516T201941
CREATED:20260506T171304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T084910Z
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SUMMARY:Tech Talk Stage
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the Tech Talk Stage in the Hall C7 – next to the Exhibition Hall to bridge the gap between industry and academia with our rapid-fire Tech Talks. In just 12 minutes\, companies dive into today’s technical challenges and the solutions they’ve built. These sessions serve as the perfect industry complement to academic posters and presentations. \nWhether you are seeking your next career move or are curious about the technology shaping our world\, come see the state of the art in action. Afterward\, you can find every speaker at their respective booths on the exhibition floor in Hall B\, making them easily accessible for further discussion and networking.
URL:https://2026.ieee-icra.org/event/tech-talk-stage/
LOCATION:VIECON – Hall C7\, Messeplatz 1\, Vienna\, 1020\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Daily Schedule,RAS Events
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260602T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260602T170000
DTSTAMP:20260516T201941
CREATED:20260506T171930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T084538Z
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SUMMARY:Innovation Stage
DESCRIPTION:The Industrial Activities Board (IAB) is introducing the Innovation Stage as a dedicated space for budding robotics entrepreneurs and those interested in ecosystem building and partnerships. They will showcase short talks from the Startup exhibitors\, as well as seasoned experts. \nIf you are facing start up challenges\, such as preparing to manufacture for the first time or finding the right robotics companies to partner with. Then this is a place to be. \nJoin us in Hall C6 (next to the Exhibition Hall) to gain actionable advice on avoiding common pitfalls and find inspiration in the lived experiences of those who have successfully navigated the struggles of entrepreneurship.
URL:https://2026.ieee-icra.org/event/innovation-stage-3/
LOCATION:VIECON – Hall C6\, Messeplatz 1\, Vienna\, 1020\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Daily Schedule,RAS Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260602T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260602T180000
DTSTAMP:20260516T201941
CREATED:20241206T183721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T153206Z
UID:10000029-1780390800-1780423200@2026.ieee-icra.org
SUMMARY:Exhibition Hall Open
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://2026.ieee-icra.org/event/exhibition-hall-open/
LOCATION:VIECON – Hall B\, Messeplatz 1\, Vienna\, 1020\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Daily Schedule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260602T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260602T180000
DTSTAMP:20260516T201941
CREATED:20260509T154225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T154225Z
UID:10000248-1780390800-1780423200@2026.ieee-icra.org
SUMMARY:Competition Area Open
DESCRIPTION:You can find all related information\, descriptions\, competition websites and schedules here: https://2026.ieee-icra.org/program/competitions/
URL:https://2026.ieee-icra.org/event/competition-area-open/
LOCATION:VIECON – Hall B\, Messeplatz 1\, Vienna\, 1020\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Daily Schedule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260602T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260602T110000
DTSTAMP:20260516T201941
CREATED:20260506T173329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T173634Z
UID:10000222-1780394400-1780398000@2026.ieee-icra.org
SUMMARY:2026 IEEE RAS Conference Organizers Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Anyone who is involved in organizing an IEEE-RAS conference\, large or small\, or is thinking about organizing a conference is encouraged to attend. Get answers to your questions about the organization\, requirements\, logistics and conference finance\, both large and small.  Speak with the experts for advice on how to make sure your conference is executed flawlessly! \nConference Organizers Workshop is FREE! \nTentative Agenda \n\nWelcome and Opening Remarks \nConference Committee Roles and Responsibilities \nGetting Started (Requesting Sponsorship & Conference Application) \nConference Publications \nManaging a Technical Program \nConference Finance (Budgeting through Conference Closing) \nWorking with IEEE Conferences\, Events & Experiences (CEE) \n\nSpace is limited\, so we encourage you to register as soon as your availability is confirmed. \nPlease register for this FREE workshop by 26 May\, 2026 by submitting the form \nTo register by email or ask questions\, please contact:  \nLukrecija Lelong at l.lelong@ieee.org
URL:https://2026.ieee-icra.org/event/2026-ieee-ras-conference-organizers-workshop/
LOCATION:VIECON – Room Schubert 1\, Messeplatz 1\, Vienna\, 1020\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Daily Schedule,RAS Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260602T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260602T110000
DTSTAMP:20260516T201941
CREATED:20241218T141707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T161543Z
UID:10000253-1780396200-1780398000@2026.ieee-icra.org
SUMMARY:Morning Coffee Break
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy coffee\, tea and pastries during the coffee breaks.\nHowever\, coffee and tea are available permanently on all days between 10:00-16:00 (MON\, FRI) and 10:00-17:00 (TUE-THU). \nPlease note that no extra drinking water will be offered. The Viennese tab water comes directly from the mountains and is absolutely safe to drink.\nPlease use one the ICRA Water Bottles (sponsored by NOKOV Motion Captures) or bring your own bottle!\nYou can refill them either at the NOKOV Water Fountain in Hall A or in one of the bathrooms. \nPlease help us to reduce plastic waste by using your own water bottle throughout the congress. Thank you.
URL:https://2026.ieee-icra.org/event/morning-coffee-break-3/2026-06-02/
LOCATION:VIECON – Vienna Congress & Convention Center\, Messeplatz 1\, Vienna\, 1020\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Daily Schedule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260602T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260602T140000
DTSTAMP:20260516T201941
CREATED:20260506T173611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T173905Z
UID:10000223-1780403400-1780408800@2026.ieee-icra.org
SUMMARY:WiE Lunch
DESCRIPTION:The RAS-WiE Lunch provides a vibrant platform to celebrate and empower women in robotics and automation. We will have two presentations from distinguished female speakers\, sharing their experience as women researchers in robotics\, followed by a moderated discussion promoting interaction between speakers and the audience.  \nAttendees will also have the opportunity to network. Luncheon will be served throughout the event\, fostering an informal and welcoming atmosphere for dialogue and connection. This event is a unique opportunity to reflect on the impact of women in robotics\, celebrate their contributions\, and inspire future leaders. \nThe goal for this event is to be more than a lunch with women. All are encouraged to participate and enjoy the discussion. \nThere is NO CHARGE for this event\, but space is limited. Register in advance!
URL:https://2026.ieee-icra.org/event/wie-lunch-2/
LOCATION:VIECON – Restaurant D – Riesenrad Restaurant\, Messeplatz 1\, Vienna\, 1020\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Daily Schedule,RAS Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260602T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260602T140000
DTSTAMP:20260516T201941
CREATED:20260506T174254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T174254Z
UID:10000224-1780403400-1780408800@2026.ieee-icra.org
SUMMARY:Young Professionals Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a session on reproducibility in robotics\, featuring two leading researchers tackling one of the field’s most pressing challenges: ensuring that systems work reliably beyond a single setup.  Prof. Enric Cervera Mateu will follow with “It Works on My Machine—And Yours: Engineering Reproducibility in Robotics\,” focusing on practical strategies\, tools\, and best practices to ensure that robotic systems can be reliably reproduced by others. Dr. Tobias Fischer will present “Beyond Containers: Cross-Platform Reproducibility for Robotics in the ML Era\,” exploring how modern machine learning systems in robotics can be made robust and reproducible across different platforms and environments. \nThis session will provide valuable insights into building more open\, reliable\, and transferable robotics systems!  \nThere is NO CHARGE for this event\, but space is limited. Register in advance!
URL:https://2026.ieee-icra.org/event/young-professionals-lunch/
LOCATION:VIECON – Restaurant Melange\, Messeplatz 1\, Vienna\, 1020\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Daily Schedule,RAS Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260602T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260602T145000
DTSTAMP:20260516T201941
CREATED:20260509T101611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T101611Z
UID:10000244-1780408800-1780411800@2026.ieee-icra.org
SUMMARY:Plenary Session
DESCRIPTION:For information on the plenary sessions taking place at ICRA 2026\, including the speakers\, topics\, and abstracts\, please visit this page: https://2025.ieee-icra.org/program/plenary-sessions/
URL:https://2026.ieee-icra.org/event/plenary-session-3/
LOCATION:VIECON – Hall A1\, Messeplatz 1\, Vienna\, 1020\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Daily Schedule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260602T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260602T163000
DTSTAMP:20260516T201941
CREATED:20260514T060621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T172612Z
UID:10000269-1780412400-1780417800@2026.ieee-icra.org
SUMMARY:Panel 2 - Advancing Sustainability in Robotics: From Green Design to Real-World Impact
DESCRIPTION:Moderators:\n Bram Vanderborght\, Vrije Universiteit Brussel and imec\nAude Billard\, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) \n  \nParticipants:\nSession 1 – Green Design (Moderator: Bram Vanderborght) \nBram Vanderborght\, Vrije Universiteit Brussel and imec\nLudovic Righetti\, New York University\nBalakrishnan Shankar\, Amrita University’s\nSharath Chandra Akkaladevi\, Profactor GmbH \n  \nSession 2 – Real-World Impact (Moderator: Aude Billard) \nBarbara Mazzolai\, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia\nCecilia Laschi\, National University of Singapore\nMirko Kovac\, EPFL and Empa\nStefana Parascho\, EPFL\n\nDescription:  \nThe growing environmental impact of technological development\, together with increasing resource scarcity and energy demands\, makes sustainable design in robotics both necessary and urgent. As robots become more widespread across industries\, natural environments\, and everyday life\, their lifecycle—from material extraction to manufacturing\, operation\, and disposal—raises critical concerns. Tackling these issues is essential to ensure that the advancements of robotics aligns with global sustainability goals. To this end\, two complementary perspectives must be integrated: sustainable design\, which reduces environmental impact through recyclable or biodegradable materials\, energy-efficient systems\, and greener production processes; and robotic solutions for sustainability challenges\, where robots contribute to environmental\, social\, and economic domains such as ecosystem monitoring\, disaster response\, and precision agriculture. This dual approach underscores the role of robotics not only as a technological field but also as a key enabler of sustainable development. \nThis panel offers a platform to explore current trends for sustainability in robotics\, bringing together academic research and applications. It will highlight ongoing initiatives and strategies aimed at advancing more sustainable practices\, including circular design principles\, energy optimization\, responsible resource use and transparent lifecycle assessment methods. The discussion will also look ahead to future perspectives\, identifying emerging trends\, open challenges\, and opportunities for innovation toward measurable and comparable sustainability performance in robotics.
URL:https://2026.ieee-icra.org/event/panel-2-advancing-sustainability-in-robotics-from-green-design-to-real-world-impact/
LOCATION:VIECON – Hall A1\, Messeplatz 1\, Vienna\, 1020\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Daily Schedule,Panels,RAS Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260602T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260602T163000
DTSTAMP:20260516T201941
CREATED:20260515T060434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T060607Z
UID:10000275-1780412400-1780417800@2026.ieee-icra.org
SUMMARY:Keynote Tutorial 2 - The Open Motion Planning Library (OMPL 2.0)
DESCRIPTION:For information on the plenary sessions taking place at ICRA 2026\, including the speakers\, topics\, and abstracts\, please visit this page: https://2026.ieee-icra.org/attend/keynote-tutorials/
URL:https://2026.ieee-icra.org/event/keynote-tutorial-2/
LOCATION:VIECON – Strauss 1-2\, Messeplatz 1\, Vienna\, 1020\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Daily Schedule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260602T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260602T164500
DTSTAMP:20260516T201941
CREATED:20260509T160633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T161418Z
UID:10000262-1780417800-1780418700@2026.ieee-icra.org
SUMMARY:Afternoon Coffee Break
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy coffee\, tea and pastries during the coffee breaks.\nHowever\, coffee and tea are available permanently on all days between 10:00-17:00 (TUE-THU). \nPlease note that no extra drinking water will be offered. The Viennese tab water comes directly from the mountains and is absolutely safe to drink.\nPlease use one the ICRA Water Bottles (sponsored by NOKOV Motion Captures) or bring your own bottle!\nYou can refill them either at the NOKOV Water Fountain in Hall A or in one of the bathrooms. \nPlease help us to reduce plastic waste by using your own water bottle throughout the congress. Thank you.
URL:https://2026.ieee-icra.org/event/afternoon-coffee-break-4/2026-06-02/
LOCATION:VIECON – Vienna Congress & Convention Center\, Messeplatz 1\, Vienna\, 1020\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Daily Schedule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260602T181500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20260602T191500
DTSTAMP:20260516T201941
CREATED:20260506T174533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T174533Z
UID:10000225-1780424100-1780427700@2026.ieee-icra.org
SUMMARY:RAS Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Robotics and Automation Society (RAS) members\, and those interested in learning more about RAS! The RAS leaders want to connect with you at the upcoming RAS Town Hall. They will be present to discuss current initiatives and future programs\, and to hear your voice on the priorities of RAS and our community.  \nAll in-person attendees of the Town Hall will be provided with a small RAS gift.
URL:https://2026.ieee-icra.org/event/ras-town-hall/
LOCATION:VIECON – Hall A3\, Messeplatz 1\, Vienna\, 1020\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Daily Schedule,RAS Events
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