The Rust for Robotics workshop at IROS 2026 invites high-quality contributions that explore the use of Rust in robotics applications. Unlike other research-based workshops, poster submissions needn’t include a novel research component, but rather well-built robotics projects completed in Rust. For example, this could include:

  • Rust for real-time and embedded robotics systems
  • Rust-based robotics middleware and frameworks
  • Control, planning, and perception softwares using Rust
  • Robotics industry applications and case studies using Rust
  • Tooling, debugging, and ecosystem development for Rust in robotics
  • Security and formal verification for Rust-based robotics software
  • Benchmark of Rust-based robotics software with other programming languages (C++, Python, etc)
  • Education tools and platforms for Rust in robotics.

If possible, we recommend including a live demonstration of said library, system, or application.

Submission Guidelines

Participants are invited to submit papers presenting Rust-related research or projects relevant to robotics. Submissions should be in the form of an extended abstract (maximum 4 pages in IROS format, including references). Authors may also submit an optional 2-3 minute video presentation if their work involves visual elements (e.g., robot operations, visualizations).

Accepted papers will be published on the workshop website, and authors will be required to present a poster in-preson at the workshop.

Submission format:

  • Extended abstract: maximum 4 pages (IROS format, including references)
  • Optional: 2-3 minute video presentation
  • Template: IROS submission template

Submission Process

All submissions must be made to OpenReview. Submissions must include:

  • Required: Upload a PDF containing the extended abstract.
  • Optional: Upload a ZIP file (up to 100MB) with any supplementary material (such as a video presentation).

Please direct any questions to the workshop organizers.

NOTE: Creating an OpenReview account may take up to two weeks if not done with an academic email. Please plan accordingly.

Important Dates (AoE)

  • Submission deadline: August 14th, 2026 11:59 (AoE)
  • Notification of acceptance: August 28th, 2026
  • Workshop date: September 27th or October 1st, 2026 (TBD)