The 11th iteration of the IEEE International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics – BioRob 2026 – represents a collaborative endeavor between two IEEE Societies: Robotics and Automation (RAS) and Engineering in Medicine and Biology (EMBS).

BioRob delves into both theoretical and practical challenges arising from the integration of robotics and mechatronics into medicine and biology. The main objective of Biorobotics is to evaluate biological systems through a ‘biomechatronic’ lens, striving to unravel the scientific and engineering principles that underpin their exceptional performance. This deep comprehension of biological system functions, behaviors, and interactions serves two primary purposes: to inform the design and creation of new, high-performance bio-inspired machinery and systems for various applications, and to foster the development of innovative nano-, micro-, and macro-devices that can act upon, replace, or assist human beings in areas such as disease prevention, diagnostics, surgical procedures, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and personal assistance.

Main Conference Themes

Papers may span various domains of Biorobotics and Biomechatronics, including:

Robotic Surgery and Diagnosis
Robotic Rehabilitation and Assistance
Haptics and Human-Machine Interaction
Exoskeletons, Exosuits, and Wearable Assistive Devices
Bionics and Prosthetics
Neuro-Robotics, Neural Interfaces, and Human-Centered Design
Biologically-Inspired Robotics and Biomimetics
Soft Robotics
Micro/Nano Robotics in Medicine and Biology
Swarm Robotics in Medicine
AI and Learning in Biomedical Robotics
AI for Movement and Neuromechanics
Societal, Ethical, and Regulatory Aspects of Biomedical Robotics