Sunday, December 6, 2026 - to - Wednesday, December 9, 2026
Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA
2026 IEEE-RAS 25th International Conference on HUMANOID ROBOTS
The 25th IEEE‑RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots will take place December 7–9, 2026, in Silicon Valley, California, bringing together the world’s leading researchers, engineers, and industry innovators in humanoid and human-centered robotics.
Organized by the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (IEEE-RAS), Humanoids 2026 marks a milestone edition of the conference at a time when humanoid technologies are rapidly transitioning from laboratories into real-world deployment.
1,500+ ATTENDEES EXPECTED
70+ COUNTRIES REPRESENTED
150+ PAPER SUBMISSIONS
25th HUMANOIDS EDITION
Humanoids 2026 serves as a premier international forum for presenting and discussing advances in:
Humanoid robot design, modeling, and control
Whole-body locomotion and manipulation
Learning, perception, and AI for humanoid systems
Human-humanoid physical and social interaction
Wearable robots, exoskeletons, and prosthetics
Real-world humanoid applications in industry, healthcare, home, space, and disaster response
The conference emphasizes the integration of physical, cognitive, and motor capabilities, alongside scientific understanding of interaction between humans and humanoid or anthropomorphic systems.
Key Dates
July 24, 2026: Paper submission deadline
July 27, 2026: Supplementary video deadline (optional)
August 3, 2026: Workshop/tutorial and competition proposal deadlines
September 21, 2026: Notification of competition acceptance/rejection
September 28, 2026: Notification of workshop/tutorial acceptance/rejection
October 6, 2026: Notification of paper acceptance/rejection
October 16, 2026: Early-bird registration deadline
October 26, 2026: Camera-ready paper deadline
December 6, 2026: Conference Day 1 (public forums)
December 7, 2026: Conference Day 2 (workshops and tutorials)
December 8-9, 2026: Conference Days 3-4 (paper presentations)
Presentations onsite
Public forums will take place on Sunday December 6th
Workshops and Tutorials will take place on December 7th
Paper presentation (poster and oral) will take place on December 8th and 9th
Humanoids 2026 continues a long-standing tradition of excellence as the leading international conference dedicated exclusively to humanoid robotics. Whether you are advancing fundamental research, developing commercial platforms, or shaping the societal role of humanoid systems, Humanoids 2026 offers a unique opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and help define the future of the field.
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