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<p>Call for posters and participation, GRC Robotics, Ventura (USA),
January 11-16 2026.<br>
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<p>Dear connectionists,</p>
<p>We are happy to announce the Gordon Research Conference (GRC) in
Robotics that will take place in Ventura (USA), January 11-16
2026. We have a great list of speakers and discussion leaders (see
below and the website). The call for participation and for posters
in now open, see <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.grc.org/robotics-conference/2026/" moz-do-not-send="true">https://www.grc.org/robotics-conference/2026/</a><br>
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This year’s conference will focus on <b>adaptive behavior and
learning in animals and robots</b>. We will explore how
biological inspiration drives advancements in robotics, from
simple reactive behaviors to complex planning and learning
systems. Insights from biomechanics, neuroscience, and animal
studies are increasingly shaping the design and control of robots,
making them more robust and adaptable. A key focus will be on <b>embodied
intelligence, enabling robots to excel in locomotion,
manipulation, and interactions with other agents</b>.<br>
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Conversely, robotics research is also contributing to biology.
Studies of perception and action in robotic systems are leading to
new mathematical models that help integrative biologists
understand locomotion, manipulation, and collective behavior in
animals. By <b>bringing together experts from robotics,
biomechanics, and neuroscience</b>, this conference aims to
foster cross-disciplinary insights that will push the boundaries
of both fields. Join us for a dynamic exchange of ideas at the
intersection of robotics and biology, where engineering meets
evolution.<br>
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<p><i>The Robotics GRC is a premier, international scientific
conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through
the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research,
prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering
informal interactions among scientists of all career stages. The
conference program includes an array of speakers and discussion
leaders from institutions and organizations worldwide,
concentrating on the latest developments in the field. The
conference is five days long and held in a remote location to
increase the sense of camaraderie and create scientific
communities, with lasting collaborations and friendships. In
addition to premier talks, the conference has designated time
for poster sessions from individuals of all career stages, and
afternoon free time and communal meals allow for informal
networking opportunities with leaders in the field.</i></p>
<p>Best regards,</p>
<p>Auke Ijspeert and Vijay Kumar, organizers.<i><br>
</i></p>
<p><b>Invited speakers:</b></p>
<p>Alin Albu-Schaeffer<br>
Nora Ayanian<br>
Spring Berman<br>
Oliver Brock<br>
Rod Brooks<br>
Bingni Brunton<br>
Henrik Christensen<br>
Kenji Doya<br>
Nadia Figeroa<br>
Josie Hughes<br>
Marco Hutter<br>
Dan Koditschek<br>
Cecilia Laschi<br>
Tony Prescott<br>
Amanda Prorok<br>
Daniela Rus<br>
Michael Rubenstein<br>
Dorsa Sadigh<br>
Giulio Sandini<br>
Stefan Schaal<br>
Claire Tomlin<br>
Kotaro Yasui</p>
<p><b>Invited discussion leaders:</b><br>
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<p>Josie Hughes<br>
Dan Koditschek<br>
Cecila Laschi<br>
Chen Li<br>
Barbara Mazzolai<br>
Yasemin Ozkan-Aydin<br>
Stefan Schaal<br>
Giulio Sandini<br>
Barry Trimmer</p>
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Prof Auke Jan Ijspeert (he/him)
Biorobotics Laboratory
EPFL-STI-IBI-BIOROB, ME D1 1226, Station 9
EPFL, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
CH 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
Office: ME D1 1226 Tel: +41 21 693 2658 Fax: +41 21 693 3705
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