2026 IEEE International Conference on Advanced Robotics and its Social Impacts
IEEE ARSO 2026
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IEEE ARSO 2026, the 22nd IEEE International Conference on Advanced Robotics and its Social Impact, will take place from June 10–12, 2026, at TUtheSky in Vienna, Austria, hosted by TU Wien and sponsored by the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society. This conference aims to bring together experts from various fields to discuss the impact of advanced robotics on individuals, groups, and larger social systems.
Researchers, practitioners, and policymakers are invited to contribute and share their work on a wide range of topics, including:
- Physical & psychological aspects of Human-Robot Interaction
- Safety standards for advanced robots & autonomous systems
- Legal and ethical issues for advanced robots
- Impact of robotics on society (e.g., robot business, marketing & economic impact)
- Robotics for SDGs
- Manufacturing & work applications
- Healthcare & medical applications
- Service & assistance applications
- Entertainment & education robotics
- Autonomous driving & drones
- Delivery & transportation robotics
- Bio-inspired robotics
- Soft and wearable robotics
Vienna, the city of music, will provide a beautiful backdrop for the event, offering attendees the opportunity to explore iconic landmarks such as:
- The State Opera House
- The St. Stephen’s Cathedral
- The Museum of Art History
- The Museum of Natural History
- The Burgtheater
- The City Hall
TU Wien is Austria’s largest institution for technology and natural sciences, and serves as a hub for over 4,000 scientists and 26,000 students across 62 degree programs.
The conference is committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity in the field of robotics and technology.
We look forward to meeting you in Vienna!
IEEE’s mission is to foster technological innovation and excellence to benefit humanity, with a commitment to advancing diversity in the technical profession and promoting an inclusive and equitable culture that welcomes, engages, and rewards all contributors, regardless of race, religion, gender, disability, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.