The 2026 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA 2026) is the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society’s flagship conference. The conference is from 1 to 5 June 2026, in Vienna, Austria. ICRA 2026 will gather the world’s top researchers and industry leaders to share ideas, exchange knowledge, and advance the field of robotics for […]
Overview Attend the 2nd What Bimanuals can do (WBCD 2026) competition The WBCD Competition challenges teams to solve real-world manipulation tasks that represent actual industry needs with billion-dollar market potential. Unlike typical research benchmarks, our tasks are carefully designed by leading robotics companies to address genuine commercial applications in logistics, life sciences, and manufacturing. Compete for a $200,000 […]
Manufacturing Your Future “Power of Change” Manufacturing Your Future returns on June 2, 2026, and this year promises to be our most dynamic yet. As we celebrate the 5th anniversary of the event and 30 years of MassMEP, we’re expanding both the experience and the opportunities available to attendees. Power of Change represents the momentum transforming […]
What if getting older felt like an upgrade? A long walk with friends. A meal enjoyed at your own pace. Moving through your home, on your own, even at 2am if you feel like it. These aren't trivial actions - they are life-affirming activities that get harder as we grow older. So, we're excited to […]
Join us for an evening reception showcasing ten selected German companies from the Lightweight and Additive Manufacturing Industry as they explore opportunities in the U.S. market. The program features a keynote presentation, company pitches, and a networking session. The event provides the German delegation with the opportunity to connect with local industry leaders, cultural organizations, and thought leaders to […]
Join us on June 6th from 1PM-5PM at 27 Brattle St. in Cambridge for an afternoon celebrating robotics, innovation, and STEM education. The event will include robot showcases, live demonstrations, interactive activities, and opportunities to connect with inventors and innovators in the robotics space. Attendees will also have the chance to see Spot make a […]
Benji Barash of Roboto will talk about how to deal with multimodal data generated during operation by robotic systems. Please reach out to info@massrobotics.org if you would like us to send you a calendar hold. Learn more about our working groups here
A private gathering of founders and funders shaping the future of robotics for a candid look at today’s investment landscape. Featuring market insights from JP Morgan, a panel of robotics executives who have successfully scaled, and a fireside chat with industry investors. This session is designed to surface what’s currently shaping capital and innovation right now. […]
In his talk, Alan will explain the core elements of robot power systems by covering battery chemistries, physical formats, charge and discharge behavior, and the safety and environmental limits that define how those batteries can be used. He will then show how these fundamentals connect to practical voltage‑regulation methods, the ways power consumption is measured, […]
The New England Manipulation Symposium (NEMS) is an annual research symposium in the Northeast focused on robot manipulation research of all kinds, including mechanics, mechanisms, control, learning, perception, and planning. NEMS has two main goals. First, to provide an opportunity for members of the Northeast robot manipulation research community to meet and talk in person, […]
EMEA Humanoid Robot Summit 2026 is in Germany. This event brings together leading research institutions, global corporations, investors, and policymakers to explore the theme “Coexisting with Intelligence: The Future of Human–Robot Symbiosis.” The summit will focus on the latest progress in core technologies, manufacturing ecosystems, ethics and safety, and real-world applications. . We look forward […]
Join our interactive Q&A with the authors of "Robots in Public: Building the Governance Framework for Shared Human-Robot Spaces" and special guest Andrew Glass Hastings, Executive Director of the OMF.
As the leading robotics and automation event in North America, this is the place for anyone working with or curious about automation. Join us in discovering what’s next — for you and the world. Automate delivers the latest innovations in manufacturing automation technology from more than 1,000 leading exhibitors and more than 50,000 registrants. Each […]
The 10th Annual Energy Drone & Robotics Summit is back and in 2026, it’s going bigger, bolder, and more action-packed than ever as part of InnovateEnergy Week, a first-of-its-kind mega-event happening June 22–24, 2026 in Houston, TX at the Woodlands Waterway Marriott For the first time ever, three industry-leading conferences converge under one roof: • Energy Drone & Robotics Summit • Industrial Digital […]
From Concept to Reality Hosted as part of Automate 2026, this two-day forum brings together robotics leaders, engineers, and researchers to examine the real-world development, deployment, and commercialization of humanoid technologies. When: June 23, 2026 12-5 PM CDT | June 24, 2026 12-4 PM CDT Where: McCormick Place Cost: $790
As robotics systems evolve from traditional automation to intelligent, perception-driven platforms, new architectural considerations are emerging around real-time sensing, data processing, and system design. Lattice will host a LinkedIn Live panel session with subject matter experts from Lattice, Airy3D, and MassRobotics to discuss how advances in 3D sensing, machine vision, sensor fusion, and edge AI […]
Nurturing minds is recruiting 5+ volunteers to join our SEGA Robo-Explorers Program inaugural launch in 2026! This is your chance to support SEGA Students as they gain hands-on experience in robotics, coding, and STEM problem-solving, while being part of an exciting new chapter at SEGA Girls’ School. If you are adaptable, curious, and ready to […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have the potential to become core components in safety-critical systems. However, traditional functional safety standards, like IEC 61508, are not currently designed to address the non-deterministic, adaptive, and data-driven nature of AI. This 45-minute webinar provides a high-level introduction to ISO/IEC TS 22440, along with updates since the […]
A new platform on robotics, physical AI and real-world deployment. With the conference and the Robot City, Davos becomes a living laboratory for the near future. Robot City Over 30 Humanoids, quadrupeds, drones, and other intelligent systems are seen at work in real-world settings across the town, showing how machine-enhanced life may look in the near future.