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We are delighted to welcome you to IEEE ARSO 2026, the 22nd IEEE International Conference on Advanced Robotics and its Social Impact, taking place June 10–12, 2026, at the TUtheSky in Vienna, Austria, hosted by TU Wien and sponsored by IEEE Robotics and Automation Society.
The IEEE ARSO 2026 aims to bring together experts from various fields to discuss the impact of advanced robotics on individuals, groups and larger social systems.TU Wien, the Austria’s largest research and educational institution in the field of technology and natural sciences, will host the conference in Vienna on 10-12 June 2026.
About the Conference
IEEE ARSO invites researchers and practitioners, and policymakersshare and discuss relevant research about social impacts of robotics.The conference encourages interdisciplinary contributions from any field of robotics, 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
For more information see our Call for Papers.
About the City of Vienna
Vienna, also known as the city of music, is all set to host IEEE ARSO 2026. While strolling through Vienna, you will get to witness some of the city’s most beautiful landmarks, such as the State Opera House, Museum of Art History, Museum of Natural History, Parliament, the Burgtheater, and the City Hall. The Gothic St. Stephen’s Cathedral is situated right in the heart of the city. The TU Wien is Austria’s largest research and educational institution in the field of technology and natural sciences. More than 4,000 scientists are researching “technology for people” in five main research areas at eight faculties. The content of the studies offered is derived from the excellent research. More than 26,000 students in 62 degree programmes benefit from this. As a driver of innovation, TU Wien strengthens the business location, facilitates cooperation and contributes to the prosperity of society.
Sebastian Schlund & Dongheui Lee (IEEE ARSO 2026 General Chairs)
We look forward to meeting you in Vienna!
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