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Single-page submissions showcasing ongoing research in robotics and AI, to be presented as either poster or oral presentations.
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RISEx 2026
Robotics & Intelligent Systems Expo
RISEx 2026 is a conference hosted by the University of Alberta that brings together researchers and practitioners in robotics and artificial intelligence to showcase cutting-edge advancements and foster interdisciplinary collaboration. It emphasizes not only technical innovations in automation, mobility, healthcare robotics, and foundational systems but also the ethical, societal, and humanistic impacts of intelligent systems, welcoming contributions from social sciences and humanities.
Key deadlines
Verified September 8, 2026Full paper
September 9, 2026
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Submission and decisions
Full paperKey deadline
September 9, 2026 · AoE
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Contribution paths
A strong submission should clearly identify its contribution and evaluate it appropriately.
Workshop
Interactive 90-minute sessions on topics such as AI for Robotics, Programming for Robotics, Sensing for Robotics, Medical and Healthcare Robotics, and panel discussions on human-machine interfaces.
Tutorial
90-minute hands-on training sessions on topics including AI for Robotics, Programming for Robotics, Sensing for Robotics, and Medical and Healthcare Robotics.
Research areas in scope
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Automation Cluster
agricultural roboticsfood-industry automationautomation for flexible and digital manufacturingcollaborative human-centred automation
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Mobility & Logistics Cluster
aerial roboticsunmanned aerial vehiclesautonomous ground vehiclesintelligent transportation systems
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Human-Centered & Life-Like Robotics
bio-inspired roboticshuman movement understandinghuman-robot interaction and coordinationwearable robotics
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Health & Medical Robotics
automation in health care managementcognitive roboticsneuro-roboticsrehabilitation roboticssurgical and therapeutic robotics
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Robotics Foundation
robot ethicsrobot motion planning and controlrobot visionrobot learning
Policies worth checking twice
- Submissions must be single-page and use the official conference template without altering its header or structure.
- Submissions must be made via OpenReview, requiring a registered profile.
- New OpenReview profiles without institutional email undergo a moderation process that can take up to two weeks.
- Submissions are reviewed by the program committee for acceptance as either poster or oral presentations.
- Workshop and tutorial submissions are accepted on a rolling basis.
Official sources
Compiled from the official call for papers. The organizers’ pages remain authoritative.
Last verified September 8, 2026