Robotics and Automation

About the Conference

Welcome to the 7th World Congress on Robotics and Automation, a premier international forum bringing together leading experts in robotics, automation, artificial intelligence, machine learning, autonomous systems, and advanced engineering technologies. Taking place in the iconic city of Paris, France, this distinguished two-day congress will spotlight the latest innovations shaping the future of intelligent machines and autonomous technologies.

Under the theme “Intelligent Robotics & Automation: Shaping the Autonomous Future,” the congress will explore the transformative impact of robotics, artificial intelligence, industrial automation, collaborative robots, autonomous systems, and next-generation control technologies across industries. Discussions will focus on how intelligent automation is enhancing operational efficiency, precision, safety, adaptability, and human-machine collaboration.

Join a global community of robotics engineers, automation specialists, AI researchers, scientists, technology innovators, industry leaders, academics, and engineering professionals as they exchange knowledge, present breakthrough research, explore emerging technologies, and discuss next-generation solutions that are redefining automation and accelerating the transition toward an autonomous future.

Why Attend?

• Gain insights from renowned experts through keynote sessions, plenary talks, panel discussions, and technical presentations covering cutting-edge developments in robotics, automation, artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and intelligent machines
• Explore the latest advancements in industrial robotics, collaborative robots (cobots), autonomous mobile robots, robotic vision, machine learning, human-robot interaction, and smart automation
• Engage in interdisciplinary discussions on how AI-powered robotics and intelligent automation are transforming manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, agriculture, transportation, construction, and other industries
• Connect with global leaders from academia, research institutions, robotics companies, technology organizations, engineering firms, and industrial sectors
• Present your research and innovations through oral presentations, poster sessions, technical talks, and interactive scientific sessions
• Discover emerging technologies, innovative robotic solutions, and new opportunities for research, partnerships, technology transfer, and industry collaboration

Gain valuable perspectives on the challenges and opportunities involved in developing safe, scalable, sustainable, and autonomous robotic systems

Who Should Participate?

This congress is designed for:

• Robotics Engineers and Automation Specialists
• Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, and Control Engineers
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Researchers
• Roboticists and Autonomous Systems Developers
• Industrial Automation and Manufacturing Professionals
• Computer Scientists and Software Engineers
• Researchers and Academicians in Robotics and Engineering
• Industry Leaders, Technology Innovators, and R&D Professionals
• Professionals in Healthcare Robotics, Service Robotics, and Assistive Technologies
• Experts in Drones, Unmanned Systems, and Autonomous Vehicles
• Students, Research Scholars, and Early-Career Scientists

As industries worldwide accelerate their transition toward intelligent, connected, and autonomous systems, robotics and automation are becoming increasingly important in shaping the future of technology, manufacturing, services, and society. This congress provides an international platform to explore emerging innovations, exchange pioneering research, address real-world challenges, and establish meaningful collaborations across academia, industry, and research.

Join us in Paris for the 7th World Congress on Robotics and Automation — where innovation, intelligence, and engineering excellence converge to shape the autonomous future.

Call for Abstracts

We warmly invite researchers, engineers, scientists, academicians, technology professionals, industry experts, and robotics enthusiasts to submit abstracts for presentation at the 7th World Congress on Robotics and Automation. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase pioneering research, innovative technologies, practical applications, and emerging solutions that are shaping the future of intelligent robotics and automation.

Abstract Categories Include:

• Robotics and Intelligent Robotic Systems
• Industrial Robotics and Factory Automation
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Robotics
• Autonomous Robots and Autonomous Systems
• Collaborative Robots and Human-Robot Interaction
• Robot Vision, Perception, and Sensor Technologies
• Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Robotic Intelligence
• Mobile Robotics and Autonomous Navigation
• Drones, UAVs, and Unmanned Robotic Systems
• Humanoid and Social Robotics
• Medical, Surgical, and Healthcare Robotics
• Rehabilitation and Assistive Robotics
• Service and Domestic Robotics
• Agricultural Robotics and Smart Farming
• Logistics, Warehouse, and Transportation Automation
• Manufacturing, Industrial Automation, and Smart Factories
• Mechatronics, Control Systems, and Robotic Engineering
• Internet of Things, Edge Computing, and Connected Robotics
• Soft Robotics and Bio-Inspired Robotics
• Swarm Robotics and Multi-Robot Systems
• Robotics in Construction, Mining, and Hazardous Environments
• Cyber-Physical Systems and Industry 4.0
• Robotic Simulation, Digital Twins, and Virtual Environments
• Sustainable Robotics and Energy-Efficient Automation
• Emerging Technologies, Applications, and Future Trends in Robotics

Submission Guidelines:

• Abstracts must be written in English and structured with Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusion
• Word limit: 250–300 words
• All submissions must be original and unpublished at the time of submission
• Authors may indicate their preferred format: Oral Presentation, Poster Presentation, or Workshop Presentation
• Multiple submissions are welcome from individuals, research groups, academic institutions, and industry teams
• Submissions should clearly highlight the research objectives, methodology, key findings, technological innovation, or practical applications

Visa Information for Attendees

We warmly welcome international participants to the 7th World Congress on Robotics and Automation in Paris, France. To ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience, we strongly recommend that all attendees begin their visa application process well in advance of the congress dates.

Do You Need a Visa to Enter France?

Participants from countries outside the Schengen Area may require a short-stay Schengen visa to attend the congress. Visa requirements vary depending on nationality, travel circumstances, and duration of stay. Please check with the nearest French Embassy or Consulate or consult the official France-Visas portal for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Steps to Apply for a Schengen Visa for France

1. Check Visa Requirements:

Visit the official France-Visas portal to determine your visa eligibility, application procedure, and required supporting documents.

2. Gather Required Documents:

Commonly requested documents may include:

• A valid passport meeting the applicable validity requirements
• Completed and signed visa application form
• Proof of accommodation
• Travel insurance covering the Schengen Area
• Flight or travel itinerary
• Official invitation letter from the Congress Secretariat, where applicable
• Proof of sufficient financial means
• Additional supporting documents as required by the French authorities

3. Request Your Invitation Letter:

After completing your congress registration, you may request an official invitation letter by contacting the Congress Secretariat at engineeringconferences@europemeets.com. Please include your full name, passport details, registration confirmation, and any other information required for processing your request.

4. Schedule a Visa Appointment:

Book an appointment with the appropriate French consulate, embassy, or authorized visa application center. Appointment availability and processing times may vary, so we recommend applying as early as possible.

5. Attend Your Visa Appointment:

Submit your completed application and supporting documents and provide biometric information where required. The relevant authorities may request additional documentation during the application process.

Important Notes

• The congress organizers cannot guarantee visa approval or intervene in the visa decision-making process.
• The Congress Secretariat can provide official documentation related to your participation, where applicable.
• Visa processing times can vary depending on your country of residence, time of year, application volume, and individual circumstances.
• Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all applicable visa and travel requirements.
• Please verify the latest requirements with the French authorities before submitting your application.

Need Assistance?

For visa-related inquiries or assistance with your congress invitation letter, please contact the Congress Secretariat at engineeringconferences@europemeets.com.

We look forward to welcoming you to Paris for the 7th World Congress on Robotics and Automation, where researchers, engineers, innovators, and industry leaders will come together to explore the future of intelligent robotics and automation.

Sessions & Tracks

Robotics & Intelligent Robotic Systems

This track explores the latest advances in intelligent robotic systems designed to perform complex tasks with greater autonomy, adaptability, and precision. Sessions will cover robotic architectures, intelligent control, perception, decision-making, learning-based robotics, and emerging approaches to developing versatile robotic platforms. Discussions will highlight the integration of AI with robotics and the evolution of intelligent machines across research and industrial environments.

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning in Robotics

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are transforming the capabilities of modern robotic systems. This track focuses on deep learning, reinforcement learning, computer vision, natural language processing, predictive models, and data-driven robotic intelligence. Sessions will examine how AI enables robots to learn from experience, adapt to changing environments, make autonomous decisions, and perform increasingly sophisticated tasks.

Industrial Robotics & Factory Automation

Industrial robotics continues to reshape manufacturing through improved precision, productivity, flexibility, and operational efficiency. This track covers robotic assembly, welding, material handling, packaging, inspection, machining, and automated production systems. Sessions will explore smart factories, robotic workcells, automation integration, and next-generation manufacturing technologies.

Autonomous Robots & Intelligent Systems

This track focuses on robots capable of sensing, reasoning, planning, and operating with minimal human intervention. Topics include autonomous navigation, path planning, obstacle avoidance, localization, mapping, decision-making, and adaptive control. Discussions will address the challenges of deploying autonomous robotic systems safely and reliably in real-world environments.

Collaborative Robots & Human-Robot Interaction

Collaborative robots are enabling closer cooperation between humans and machines across industrial and service environments. This track explores cobot design, safe human-robot interaction, force sensing, shared workspaces, intuitive interfaces, and collaborative task planning. Sessions will examine how collaborative robotics can support workers while improving flexibility, productivity, and workplace safety.

Robot Vision, Perception & Sensor Technologies

Advanced perception technologies allow robots to understand and respond to their surroundings. This track covers computer vision, 3D imaging, LiDAR, cameras, tactile sensing, sensor fusion, object recognition, and environmental perception. Sessions will highlight how multimodal sensing enables robots to operate effectively in dynamic and unstructured environments.

Mobile Robotics & Autonomous Navigation

Mobile robots are increasingly being deployed in warehouses, hospitals, factories, public spaces, and outdoor environments. This track focuses on autonomous navigation, simultaneous localization and mapping, motion planning, obstacle detection, multi-sensor integration, and fleet management. Discussions will address the development of reliable mobile robotic systems for diverse applications.

Humanoid & Social Robotics

Humanoid and social robots are advancing human-centered applications through natural interaction, intelligent behavior, and adaptive learning. This track explores humanoid robot design, social interaction, speech and gesture recognition, emotional interaction, embodied intelligence, and assistive applications. Sessions will examine the technological and societal challenges associated with human-centered robotics.

Medical, Surgical & Healthcare Robotics

Robotics is creating new possibilities in medical diagnosis, surgery, rehabilitation, and patient care. This track covers surgical robots, robotic-assisted procedures, rehabilitation systems, hospital automation, teleoperation, assistive robots, and intelligent healthcare technologies. Sessions will highlight innovations designed to improve precision, accessibility, efficiency, and patient-centered care.

Rehabilitation & Assistive Robotics

Assistive robotics supports individuals with mobility, rehabilitation, and daily living challenges. This track focuses on exoskeletons, prosthetic technologies, rehabilitation robots, wearable robotic systems, and intelligent assistive devices. Discussions will explore adaptive control, personalized rehabilitation, human-machine interfaces, and emerging technologies for improving independence and quality of life.

Drones, UAVs & Unmanned Robotic Systems

Unmanned aerial and robotic systems are expanding applications across inspection, agriculture, logistics, surveillance, disaster response, mapping, and infrastructure management. This track covers autonomous drones, UAV navigation, aerial perception, swarm systems, flight control, and human-drone collaboration. Sessions will explore emerging technologies for safe and efficient unmanned operations.

Agricultural Robotics & Smart Farming

Robotics and automation are transforming agriculture through precision technologies and intelligent machinery. This track focuses on autonomous harvesting, robotic planting, crop monitoring, weed detection, precision spraying, agricultural drones, and automated farm equipment. Discussions will highlight how robotics, AI, and sensing technologies can support efficient and data-driven agricultural practices.

Logistics, Warehouse & Transportation Automation

Automation is reshaping supply chains through autonomous mobile robots, robotic picking systems, automated storage, intelligent sorting, and fleet management. This track explores robotic solutions for warehouses, distribution centers, transportation, and last-mile logistics. Sessions will address optimization, coordination, real-time decision-making, and integration with modern supply-chain systems.

Smart Manufacturing & Industry 4.0

The integration of robotics, AI, IoT, cloud computing, and advanced analytics is driving the development of smart manufacturing environments. This track examines connected production systems, cyber-physical systems, digital factories, predictive maintenance, intelligent quality control, and real-time industrial decision-making. Sessions will explore the technologies supporting the transition toward highly connected and adaptive manufacturing.

Mechatronics, Control Systems & Robotic Engineering

Mechatronics and advanced control systems form the foundation of modern robotic technologies. This track covers robotic mechanisms, motion control, servo systems, embedded systems, nonlinear control, adaptive control, and precision engineering. Discussions will focus on engineering approaches that improve robotic performance, stability, accuracy, and responsiveness.

Soft Robotics & Bio-Inspired Robotics

Soft and bio-inspired robotics introduce flexible, adaptable, and unconventional approaches to robotic design. This track explores soft actuators, flexible materials, biomimetic mechanisms, continuum robots, wearable systems, and robots inspired by biological organisms. Sessions will highlight applications requiring adaptability, delicate interaction, and operation in complex environments.

Swarm Robotics & Multi-Robot Systems

Swarm robotics investigates how multiple robots can coordinate to accomplish complex tasks collectively. This track covers distributed intelligence, cooperative control, task allocation, communication, formation control, and decentralized decision-making. Discussions will explore applications in exploration, agriculture, logistics, disaster response, and other large-scale robotic operations.

Robotic Simulation, Digital Twins & Virtual Environments

Simulation and digital twin technologies enable robotic systems to be designed, tested, optimized, and monitored in virtual environments. This track explores robot simulation platforms, virtual commissioning, digital twins, physics-based modeling, synthetic data, and simulation-to-real-world deployment. Sessions will highlight how virtual technologies can accelerate robotic development and reduce implementation risks.

Internet of Things, Edge Computing & Connected Robotics

Connected robotics combines intelligent machines with IoT infrastructure, edge computing, cloud platforms, and real-time data systems. This track examines robotic connectivity, distributed computing, edge AI, communication technologies, remote monitoring, and data-driven automation. Discussions will focus on building responsive and scalable robotic ecosystems.

Robotics, Cybersecurity & Safety

As robots become increasingly connected and autonomous, cybersecurity and operational safety are essential considerations. This track addresses secure robotic communication, system protection, threat detection, functional safety, risk assessment, and secure human-robot interaction. Sessions will explore approaches for developing reliable and resilient robotic systems in industrial and public environments.

Sustainable Robotics & Green Automation

Sustainable robotics focuses on reducing energy consumption, resource use, waste, and environmental impact throughout the robotic lifecycle. This track explores energy-efficient robot design, sustainable manufacturing, recyclable materials, intelligent energy management, and robotics for environmental monitoring. Discussions will examine how automation can contribute to more sustainable industrial and technological practices.

Robotics in Construction, Mining & Hazardous Environments

Robotic technologies can perform tasks in environments that are difficult, dangerous, or inaccessible for humans. This track covers construction robots, mining automation, inspection robots, search-and-rescue systems, underwater robots, and robots for hazardous environments. Sessions will highlight autonomous operation, remote control, rugged robotic design, and safety-focused applications.

Service, Domestic & Hospitality Robotics

Service robots are increasingly being developed for hospitality, retail, cleaning, security, education, and domestic applications. This track explores autonomous service platforms, intelligent interaction, navigation, task planning, and user-centered robotic design. Discussions will focus on practical challenges associated with deploying robots in human-centered environments.

Autonomous Vehicles & Intelligent Transportation

Autonomous transportation technologies are transforming mobility through intelligent sensing, navigation, planning, and control. This track covers self-driving vehicles, autonomous delivery systems, intelligent transportation infrastructure, vehicle-to-everything communication, and advanced driver-assistance technologies. Sessions will explore the development of safe and reliable autonomous mobility systems.

Natural Language Processing & Multimodal Human-Robot Interaction

Natural language and multimodal interaction are enabling people to communicate with robots more naturally. This track explores speech recognition, conversational AI, gesture recognition, vision-language models, multimodal learning, and intuitive robotic interfaces. Sessions will examine how language and perception can be combined to support more accessible and effective human-robot collaboration.

Robotics Education, Training & Workforce Development

The rapid growth of robotics and automation is creating new requirements for education, technical training, and workforce development. This track covers robotics education, simulation-based learning, engineering curricula, professional training, skill development, and industry-academia collaboration. Discussions will explore approaches for preparing the next generation of robotics professionals.

Research, Innovation & Emerging Trends in Robotics

This track provides a platform for exploring emerging concepts and future directions in robotics and automation. Topics may include embodied AI, general-purpose robotics, advanced robotic materials, autonomous decision-making, next-generation actuators, intelligent manipulation, and other emerging technologies. Sessions will showcase innovative research and examine opportunities for future development and collaboration.

Market Analysis

The global and European robotics and automation markets are undergoing significant transformation, driven by rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, autonomous systems, industrial automation, and intelligent manufacturing. These developments strongly align with the theme of the 7th World Congress on Robotics and Automation, highlighting the growing importance of intelligent robotics in shaping the future of industry, technology, and society.

The European robotics and automation sector continues to expand as industries increasingly adopt automated technologies to improve productivity, operational efficiency, precision, flexibility, and workplace safety. Growing demand for advanced manufacturing, smart production systems, and intelligent industrial infrastructure is accelerating the deployment of robotic solutions across automotive, electronics, logistics, healthcare, agriculture, construction, and other sectors. Europe’s strong industrial base, established research ecosystem, and continued investment in advanced engineering and digital technologies are supporting the development and adoption of next-generation automation solutions.

Industrial robotics remains a major component of the automation landscape, with manufacturers increasingly integrating robotic systems into assembly, welding, material handling, packaging, inspection, machining, and quality-control processes. The development of flexible robotic workcells and connected production environments is enabling manufacturers to respond more efficiently to changing production requirements while improving consistency and operational performance.

Artificial intelligence is emerging as a key driver of the next generation of robotics. AI-powered perception, machine learning, computer vision, predictive analytics, and intelligent decision-making are enabling robots to operate in increasingly complex and dynamic environments. The integration of AI allows robotic systems to recognize objects, interpret surroundings, learn from data, adapt to changing conditions, and perform tasks with greater autonomy.

Collaborative robotics is also creating new opportunities across industrial and service environments. Unlike traditional automation systems designed primarily for isolated operation, collaborative robots are increasingly being developed to work alongside human operators. Their applications include assembly, inspection, handling, packaging, healthcare support, and other tasks where flexibility and human-machine collaboration are important.

The rapid growth of autonomous mobile robots, drones, and unmanned systems is further expanding the robotics market. These technologies are being deployed in warehouses, distribution centers, agriculture, infrastructure inspection, healthcare facilities, transportation, and hazardous environments. Advances in sensors, navigation, computer vision, connectivity, and edge computing are contributing to the development of more capable autonomous platforms.

The healthcare sector represents another important area of robotics innovation. Surgical robots, rehabilitation systems, assistive technologies, hospital automation, and teleoperated robotic platforms are creating new possibilities for medical professionals and patients. Continued developments in precision control, AI, sensing, and human-robot interaction are supporting the evolution of healthcare robotics and personalized robotic assistance.

At the same time, Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing initiatives are accelerating the convergence of robotics with the Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, edge computing, digital twins, industrial analytics, and cyber-physical systems. Connected robotic environments allow organizations to collect and analyze operational data, optimize production processes, monitor equipment, and support predictive maintenance.

Sustainability is also becoming an increasingly important consideration in robotics and automation. Industries are exploring energy-efficient robotic systems, intelligent resource management, automated recycling, environmental monitoring, and robotic technologies that can support sustainable production and infrastructure. Robotics is also being applied to tasks that contribute to environmental protection, resource efficiency, and safer working conditions.

Europe’s continued focus on advanced manufacturing, digital transformation, research and development, and technological innovation is creating opportunities for collaboration among universities, research institutions, technology companies, manufacturers, and policymakers. At the same time, challenges related to cybersecurity, workforce development, system integration, safety, interoperability, regulatory requirements, and responsible AI remain important considerations for the wider adoption of autonomous technologies.

These evolving market trends demonstrate the expanding role of robotics and automation in the global technological landscape. As intelligent machines become increasingly integrated into industrial, commercial, healthcare, and everyday environments, the 7th World Congress on Robotics and Automation provides an international platform for researchers, engineers, technology leaders, and industry professionals to exchange knowledge, present emerging innovations, explore market opportunities, and discuss the future direction of intelligent robotics and automation.