What robotics events are coming up in 2026?

Upcoming events include RSS 2026 (13–17 July in Sydney), Summer School on Multi-Robot Systems (29 July–4 August in Prague), Actuate 2026 (18–19 August in San Francisco), IROS 2026 (27 September–1 October in Pittsburgh), and the DARPA Lift Challenge (August 6–9, 2026, at the National Museum of the US Air Force, open to the public).

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RoboticsIEEE Spectrum RoboticsJun 26, 2026Jun 27, 2026, 06:00 JST

IEEE Spectrum showcases robotics breakthroughs: hand locomotion, safer AI, warehouse navigation

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What happened
IEEE Spectrum's Video Friday published a curated selection of robotics demonstrations, including a robot hand crawling across a table from Tangent Robotics, MIT CSAIL's SoftMimic approach to safer human-robot interaction, a humanoid robot performing household tasks, and Agility Robotics' Digit navigating obstacles through reactive footstep planning on warehouse floors.
Why it matters
These demonstrations highlight practical progress in robot dexterity, safety, and autonomous navigation—capabilities that matter to businesses deploying robots in warehouses and other real-world environments. Digit's ability to spot obstacles, recalculate foot placement, and maintain balance without breaking stride shows the kind of dynamic adaptability needed for actual warehouse operations.
What to watch
The DARPA Lift Challenge is open to the public August 6–9, 2026, at the National Museum of the US Air Force. Upcoming robotics events include RSS 2026 (13–17 July 2026, Sydney), the Summer School on Multi-Robot Systems (29 July–4 August 2026, Prague), Actuate 2026 (18–19 August 2026, San Francisco), and IROS 2026 (27 September–1 October 2026, Pittsburgh). The Unitree R1 humanoid is priced at US $4,900.

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What robotics events are coming up in 2026?: Upcoming events include RSS 2026 (13–17 July in Sydney), Summer School on Multi-Robot Systems (29 July–4 August in Prague), Actuate 2026 (18–19 August in San Francisco), IROS 2026 (27 September–1 October in Pittsburgh), and the DARPA Lift Challenge (August 6–9, 2026, at the National Museum of the US Air Force, open to the public).
What is the price of the Unitree R1 humanoid robot?: The Unitree R1 is priced at US $4,900.

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