On May 29, 2026, the Faculty of Physics and Engineering Physics successfully organized the Robotics and Automation Technology Conference 2026, attracting the participation of scientists, experts, enterprises, lecturers, and a large number of students interested in robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and intelligent technologies.
The conference was organized as an academic forum to share research trends, technological applications, and innovative solutions in the context of the rapidly evolving Industry 4.0 era. At the same time, the program contributed to strengthening connections between the university, industry partners, and the research community, thereby creating valuable opportunities for collaboration, learning, and career development for students in high-tech fields.
The conference featured a series of in-depth presentations covering emerging trends in modern robotics and automation. Topics ranged from soft robotics, autonomous mobile robots, and artificial intelligence in robot control to SLAM technology for UAV–UGV systems, underwater ROV robots for infrastructure inspection, as well as automation, digitalization, and innovative solutions for robotics technology development. The presentations not only provided academic insights but also highlighted practical applications in manufacturing, logistics, biomedicine, and digital transformation within modern enterprises.
Opening the program, the presentation “Soft Robot – A Creative Era” introduced new trends in soft robotics, emphasizing the adaptability and flexibility of robots in interactions with humans and deformable objects. Applications such as soft robotic arms, soft actuators, and intelligent materials demonstrated the enormous potential of soft robotics in modern industry and biomedical engineering.
Following the opening session, presentations on autonomous mobile robots, artificial intelligence, and control engineering provided comprehensive perspectives on autonomous robotic systems in logistics and smart industries. Technologies such as localization, path planning, obstacle avoidance, reinforcement learning, and computer vision were introduced through practical models and projects including smart warehouses and smart ports, illustrating the increasingly important role of AI in modern robotic systems.
One of the highlights of the conference was the presentation on the application of underwater ROV robots in water supply and drainage infrastructure inspection. Robotic solutions for underwater infrastructure assessment clearly demonstrated the potential of robotics technology in improving safety, operational efficiency, and inspection accuracy for critical technical infrastructure systems.
In addition, presentations on SLAM algorithms for UAV–UGV systems, as well as perception, mapping, and semantic understanding in intelligent robots, introduced advanced research directions involving LiDAR, camera systems, machine learning, and AI-driven perception technologies. These topics enabled participants to gain deeper insights into core technologies for the development of autonomous robots, drones, and next-generation intelligent systems.
Within the framework of the seminar, enterprises also introduced various automation and digitalization solutions for smart factories, real-time production management systems, and industrial digital transformation. Industry representatives shared practical perspectives on workforce demands, technological trends, and the application potential of automation systems in modern manufacturing environments.
Beyond the academic sessions, the seminar also featured a technology exhibition area showcasing robotic models, automation equipment, and advanced technological solutions presented by enterprises and research groups. The exhibition created an interactive environment for networking, hands-on experiences, and direct engagement between students, experts, enterprises, and researchers in the fields of robotics and automation.
Through the conference, students not only updated their knowledge of emerging technologies but also gained opportunities to approach advanced research trends, better understand industry demands, and clarify their academic and professional orientations for future career development.
The Robotics and Automation Technology Conference 2026 further reaffirmed the role of the Faculty of Physics and Engineering Physics in promoting academic activities, strengthening university–industry collaboration, and supporting students in accessing advanced technologies, thereby contributing to the training of high-quality human resources for the development of modern industry.
