TAROS 2026 brings the international robotics community to Manchester for three days of research, discussion, and collaboration focused on the future of autonomous robotic systems. As the longest-running UK-hosted conference dedicated to Robotics and Autonomous Systems, TAROS continues to be a trusted forum for sharing cutting-edge ideas and shaping what comes next.
Whether you are advancing theoretical foundations, building real-world systems, or exploring emerging applications, TAROS offers a space to present your work, learn from leading experts, and connect with peers from academia and industry.
CALL FOR PAPERS
TAROS welcomes high-quality submissions covering the latest advances in autonomous robotics and intelligent systems. The conference focuses on both foundational research and applied work, encouraging dialogue between theory and practice.
Authors are invited to submit papers that present:
- Novel research results and methodologies
- Innovative applications of autonomous systems
- Lessons learned from deployed robotic systems
- Emerging challenges and future research directions
A defining feature of TAROS is its supportive and inclusive atmosphere. Alongside established researchers, the conference places particular emphasis on providing research students and early-career scientists with opportunities to present their work and engage with the wider community.
WHY ATTEND TAROS 2026
- Discover the latest developments in autonomous robotics and AI
- Learn directly from world-leading researchers and industry innovators
- Share your work in a respected international forum
- Build connections in a friendly, collaborative environment
- Engage in discussions that help define future research agendas
ANNOUNCING THE TAROS 2026
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Leading researchers and innovators discuss
progress in autonomous systems
Professor Hatice Gunes
Professor of Affective Intelligence & Robotics
University of Cambridge
Dr. Ketao Zhang
Reader in Robotics
Queen Mary, University of London
Professor Shervanthi Homer-Vanniasinkam
Professor of Surgery and Engineering University College London
Dr. Daniele Pucci
CEO
Humanoids IIT
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The University of Manchester is a global research powerhouse with a proud heritage of innovation that stretches back to 1824. Home to world changing discoveries, from the birth of the modern computer to the isolation of graphene, the university brings together more than 40,000 students and a thriving community of researchers from across the world. As one of the leading UK institutions in robotics, artificial intelligence and engineering, Manchester continues to drive forward pioneering work that shapes industry, society and the future of autonomous systems.
