Workshop on cognitive robotics, machine learning, cognitive science, human-robot interaction, and bio-inspired artificial intelligence
at the 35th International Conference on Artificial Neural Networks
ICANN 2026 in Padua, Italy
Neurorobotics combines interdisciplinary research in machine learning, robotics, cognitive science, human-robot interaction, and bio-inspired artificial intelligence. Following the understanding-by-building methodology, Neurorobotics embeds neural models in robot platforms that interact with and learn from complex, multimodal environments, enabling model evaluation and improvement.
In this workshop, we aim to discuss approaches that, on the one hand, make robots more capable in complex, often physical, tasks and, on the other hand, ensure that their behaviour considers the needs of human interaction partners, is explainable, safe, predictable, and robust.
Following three successful Neurorobotics special sessions at ICANN 2023, 2024, and 2025, we are announcing the fourth edition. We aim to bring together researchers with diverse backgrounds and expertise to promote collaboration and knowledge sharing across Neurorobotics, cognitive robotics, and human-robot interaction.
Contributions (full papers or extended abstracts) have to be submitted through the regular ICANN submission system.
Paper Length: If authors wish to have their contributions published, submissions must adhere to the ICANN 2026 regular paper format and rules. This workshop also accepts extended abstracts. However, extended abstracts will not be published. Accepted papers that comply with the ICANN 2026 regular paper guidelines will be published in the ICANN 2026 Workshop Proceedings.
Submit to: ICANN 2026 at Microsoft CMT and select track Neurorobotics
Contact us at neurorobotics-ws(A)cogsci(DOT)cogsci.fmph.uniba.sk