On behalf of the Organizing Committee, it is our great pleasure to welcome you to the 2026 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2026), to be held in the vibrant city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Pittsburgh, long-known as the “Steel City,” has transformed into a global hub for robotics and artificial intelligence and now has earned the name “Roboburgh.”  Home to world-renowned research institutions and a thriving tech ecosystem, Pittsburgh provides the perfect backdrop for IROS 2026 as we explore the frontiers of intelligent robotics.

This year’s conference will feature an exceptional technical program, including keynote speeches from leading experts, workshops, tutorials, competitions, and special sessions covering the latest advances in robot perception, learning, control, and human-robot interaction.

We look forward to welcoming researchers, practitioners, and innovators from around the world to Pittsburgh for what promises to be an unforgettable week of scientific exchange and collaboration.