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IEEE Humanoids 2026

IEEE Humanoids 2026 is the IEEE-RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots, highlighting advances in bipedal locomotion, dexterous manipulation, embodied AI, and full-body humanoid system integration.

RobotToday Reporter Feb 15, 2026 2 Mins read

From December 5, 2026 to December 8, 2026

Santa Clara Santa Clara CA United States

IEEE Humanoids 2026 – International Conference on Humanoid Robots

Event Title

IEEE-RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots 2026 (Humanoids 2026)

Organizer：IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (IEEE-RAS)

Dates & Venue：December 6 - 9, 2026, Santa Clara, CA, USA

Overview

IEEE Humanoids 2026 is the flagship annual conference dedicated exclusively to humanoid robotics research and system development. Organized under IEEE-RAS, the event convenes leading researchers, AI scientists, mechanical engineers, and robotics companies focused on full-body humanoid systems designed to operate in human-centered environments.

The conference serves as a benchmark venue for presenting advances in locomotion control, dexterous manipulation, whole-body coordination, embodied AI, and integrated humanoid system architectures.

Core Technical Themes

Dynamic Bipedal Locomotion
Balance control, multi-contact planning, torque-controlled actuation, compliance strategies.
Whole-Body Control & Coordination
Redundancy resolution, model predictive control, real-time stability optimization.
Dexterous Hands & Manipulation
Anthropomorphic end-effectors, tactile sensing, contact-rich interaction, grasp learning.
Embodied Intelligence & Learning
Reinforcement learning, imitation learning, sim-to-real transfer, foundation models for humanoids.
Human-Robot Interaction & Safety
Social interaction modeling, assistive humanoids, collaborative safety frameworks.
Mechanical Design & Actuation
Lightweight structures, series elastic actuators, integrated sensing and modular hardware platforms.

Program Structure

Peer-reviewed technical paper sessions
Oral and poster presentations
Workshops and tutorials
Live humanoid robot demonstrations
Industry and startup sessions

Humanoids 2026 typically features early-stage prototypes and experimental platforms from leading robotics labs, making it a critical venue for evaluating technical maturity and research direction in humanoid systems.

Who Should Attend

Humanoid robotics researchers and PhD candidates
AI and control systems engineers
Actuator and component suppliers
Robotics startups and system integrators
Venture analysts tracking embodied AI development

Industry Relevance

As humanoid robotics transitions from laboratory research to pilot industrial deployment, technical rigor in control stability, hardware reliability, and AI integration remains decisive. IEEE Humanoids 2026 offers concentrated insight into architecture trends, performance benchmarks, and next-generation design philosophies shaping the global humanoid ecosystem.

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As part of this coverage, following these closely related events:

- International Conference on Robotics, Automation & Artificial Intelligence (RAAI 2026)

- IEEE Humanoids 2026

- International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS) 2026

- International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering (CASE) 2026

- 2026 IEEE International Conference on Advanced Robotics and its Social Impacts (ARSO)

- IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) 2026

- The 11th Asia-Pacific Conference on Intelligent Robotic Systems (ACIRS) 2026

- International Conference on Automation, Robotics and Applications (ICARA) 2026

Reference

https://2026.ieee-humanoids.org/

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