After a great start at RoboSoft 2026, yesterday we’ve moving into today’s plenary sessions, live demos, and posters. It’s been an excellent start to the day!
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Day 0 of RoboSoft 2026 wrapped up beautifully! 🌸 After a day of insightful workshops, we capped off the evening with a breathtaking cherry blossom tour at Kanazawa Castle. It was the perfect evening to connect, reflect, and recharge.
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Day 0 of RoboSoft 2026 was a fantastic success! It was filled with incredible insights from workshops such as: "Functional and Untethered: Soft Machines Powered by the Environment" and "Artificial Muscles in Soft Assistive Wearable Robotics."
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Are you a science communicator attending the 2026 ICRA in Vienna, Austria? We’re inviting you to join the RAS Ambassador Team! Selected ambassadors get $1000 in travel support!
Application Deadline: 30 April, 2026
Learn more: https://loom.ly/zDtDGes
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National Robotics Week (#RoboWeek) is officially here from April 4-12, 2026! Dive into a treasure trove of interviews with pioneering roboticists, captivating photos, & intriguing videos. https://loom.ly/qGmZhW4
Call for 2027 RAS Technical #Education Program proposals!
This RAS program sponsors schools worldwide, to be held in person, virtually, or in a hybrid format. Approved TEPs can receive funding up to $25,000 for their Seasonal School in the 2026 calendar year. https://loom.ly/Rjky9n0
📢 CALL FOR PAPERS: IEEE T-ASE Special Issue on AI-Driven Scheduling in Advanced #Manufacturing, Transportation, and #Logistics
Submission Deadline: 30 August, 2026
Learn more: https://loom.ly/vnVU_lo
The IEEE Robotics and Automation Society Technical Activities Board is opening a second call for nominations for TC Co-Chair positions in three Technical Committees that still have open leadership roles.
Deadline is 3 April, 2026
For more details: https://loom.ly/o3HwHf4
The next Chapter Initiative Grant deadline is coming up on 31 May, 2026! Be sure to review the application timeline and all the details on our website. https://loom.ly/lAFskPM
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The IEEE-RAS Women in Engineering Committee is back! 🤖✨ We’re seeking nominations for two Outstanding WiRA Awards at ICRA 2026:
🎓 Student Paper Award
🚀 Early Career Contribution
🏆 The Prize: $1,000 USD + ceremony on June 2.
📅 Deadline: April 6, 2026
📄 Apply here: https://loom.ly/yB-SlFM
By being a part of the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society, you've taken a significant step in your professional journey. Connect with a global network of researchers, professionals, and enthusiasts who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of #robotics and automation. https://loom.ly/vUuRUQQ
We are honored to introduce the Advisory Board for the brand-new IEEE Transactions on Robot Learning (T-RL)!
🌟 Ken Goldberg– | University of California, Berkeley
🌟 Aude Billard– | EPFL
🌟 Frank Park– | Seoul National University
Stay tuned for our official launch! 📅 March 30, 2026
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📖 Introducing IEEE Transactions on Robot Learning (T-RL)!
Launching March 30, it focuses on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning methods in physical systems, and the full deployment of AI in physical forms.
stay tuned for our first CFP! Details here: https://loom.ly/Lnv9oH8
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Call for proposals for 2027 #RAS TEP Programs! The program sponsors schools around the world, to be held in person, virtually, or in a hybrid format. The deadline to apply is 15 April 2026. Learn more. https://loom.ly/i12v-WI
Congratulations to the 2026 RAS Fellow Class!
For more info visit: https://loom.ly/H6xBS08
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Are you a science communicator attending the 2026 RoboSoft in Kanazawa, Japan? We’re inviting you to join the RAS Ambassador Team!
All are welcome to apply! Selected ambassadors get $1000 in travel support!
📅 Application Deadline: Feb 28
Apply: https://bit.ly/4rNbw1U
Want to write better peer reviews?
Curious about policies, double-anonymous, or the responsible use of AI in reviewing?
Join this FREE IEEE RAS Young Reviewers Program Virtual Event!
🗓️17 February 2026, 5:00 PM (CET)
👉Register for connection details: https://forms.gle/GPQYN9Rr5jBN2a6k6
Big news for the #Robotics & #Automation industry! 🚀
We’re launching the RAS Industry Rewards Program to thank the companies driving our field forward. From VIP networking to brand exposure and talent acquisition, get rewarded for your partnership.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ZMiRD0
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We are looking for experienced science communicators!
We want to create public content on the business of robotics, latest research trends, and activities, like papers and events.
To apply, submit 3 published works, CV, and rates: https://bit.ly/3LYZYcL
Deadline: 2-15-2026
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📢 Call for Student Leaders! Join an IEEE RAS Technical Committee as a Student Representative. Gain leadership experience, network, and contribute to the RAS community. Get free conference registration!
Apply by February 15, 2026!
More info & TC list: bit.ly/4qcb1gQ
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Apply now to the Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Robotics and Automation (#IERA) Award, which honors the achievements of inventors and entrepreneurs.
Application deadline: February 15, 2026.
For more information, visit: https://loom.ly/Orel3yQ
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🚨2026 Chapter Initiative Grant Deadlines and Updates! 🚨
The RAS Chapter Initiative Grant deadlines and rules have been updated. Check out the new timelines and all the details on our website: https://loom.ly/lAFskPM
Meet RAS University (RAS-U)—the new open learning hub from @IEEE_RAS.
✅ Structured courses for self-learners ✅ Video lectures + Text ✅ Hands-on Webots simulations ✅ Math & Coding exercises
Start your journey for free: 👇 https://loom.ly/VSjcWdo
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We’re launching a new tracking tool in PaperCept on Jan 1 to help authors and reviewers monitor their activity. This will help balance reviewer load and ensure research remains strong!
Learn more: https://loom.ly/OrZqc7U
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Call for proposals for 2027 #RAS TEP Programs! The program sponsors schools around the world, to be held in person, virtually, or in a hybrid format. The deadline to apply is 15 April 2026. Learn more. https://loom.ly/i12v-WI
Nominations are now open for the 2027 class of #IEEE Fellows! So, if you know someone whose body of work you believe makes them eligible, nominate them now!
Nominations deadline: February 7, 2026
For more information: https://loom.ly/rr-Un9A
Interested in Standardization efforts in Robotics and Automation? Apply now for a chance to win up to $3000 in travel support to attend standardization meetings at conferences and make your voice heard!
For more info: https://loom.ly/HipWSTs
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Calling all #roboticists! Do you work with someone who contributed a lot to our field? Nominate them for the Robotics and Automation Technical Field Award!
Nomination Deadline: 15 January, 2026
For more info: https://loom.ly/9xfLk38
Are you a senior researcher (Postdoc+) in a developing country or a scholar at risk? Partner with an experienced RAS mentor and apply together to SPARX!
🔗 Apply Now: https://loom.ly/XrT72l4
🗓️ Deadline: December 19, 2025
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