SCOPE of CIRCT 2026

Contributed papers are solicited describing original works in Intelligent Robotics and Control Technology. Topics and technical areas of interest include but are not limited to the following:

 

Track 1: Core Robotics Technologies & Control
*Advanced robot kinematics, dynamics, and motion control
*Novel actuators, sensors, and smart materials for robots
*Modeling, identification, and optimization of robotic systems
*Robust and adaptive control for uncertain environments
*Force/impedance control and physical human-robot interaction

Track 2: Perception, Learning & AI for Robotics
*Robot vision, 3D scene understanding, and SLAM
*Deep learning and reinforcement learning for robotic control
*AI-based decision-making, task and motion planning
*Large Language Models (LLMs) and foundation models for robotics
*Multi-modal sensor fusion and embodied intelligence

Track 3: Autonomous Systems & Intelligent Vehicles
*Navigation and path planning for ground/aerial/underwater robots
*Autonomous driving and intelligent transportation systems
*Swarm robotics and cooperative multi-robot systems
*UAVs, drones, and mobile robot applications
*Safety, Reliability and Fault Tolerance of Autonomous Systems

Track 4: Human-Centered Robotics & Interactive Systems
*Social and service robotics
*Human-robot collaboration (HRC) and shared autonomy
*Teleoperation and immersive remote control interfaces
*Rehabilitation, assistive, and wearable robotics
*Safety, ethics, and explainability in human-robot interaction

Track 5: Special Applications & Emerging Domains
*Medical robotics and computer-integrated surgery
*Industrial robotics, smart manufacturing, and Industry 4.0
*Agricultural, forestry, and environmental robotics
*Soft robotics, bio-inspired robots, and novel robot designs
*Robotics for construction, logistics, and field operation