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Robophilosophy Conferences 2026

Robophilosophy Conference 2026: “Connected Futures: Nature, Robots, and Society”

The Robophilosophy Conference 2026 (RP2026) will take place from 11 to 14 August 2026 at University College Dublin (UCD).

RP2026 will explore the profound transformations occurring at the intersection of technological innovation, the shaping of future societies, and increasing concerns about natural degradation. As robotic systems become ever more integrated into human life, the conference aims to create a much-needed space for informed and meaningful dialogue across disciplines.

The event brings together perspectives from social robotics, computer science, and human–robot interaction, alongside contributions from the humanities and social sciences, law, economics, ecology and climate research. It is the seventh edition of the Robophilosophy Conference Series and continues its tradition of critically examining how robotics and AI reshape our shared world.

Plenary Speakers

  • Lynne Baillie – Robotics, Heriot-Watt University, UK

  • Ryan Calo – Robot Law, University of Washington, USA

  • Hideki Kajima – Toyota Motor Europe, Japan

  • Arno Klein – Child Mind Institute, USA

  • Bertram Malle – Psychology, Brown University, USA

  • Shannon Vallor – Ethics, Edinburgh Futures Institute, UK

Fundamental Questions

RP2026 invites researchers to engage with questions that will shape our collective future:

  • How do we design robotic systems that respect human dignity, autonomy and social justice?

  • What legal frameworks must evolve to address accountability in autonomous decision-making?

  • Can robots contribute to environmental restoration and sustainability, or risk accelerating ecological degradation?

  • How will automation reshape labour markets, inequality and caring relationships?

  • What responsibilities do we bear toward the artificial agents we create?

  • How might robotics and AI reinforce or challenge existing power structures?

  • What does coexistence mean when intelligence takes multiple forms?

Submission Deadlines

  • Workshop proposals: 16 January 2026

  • Research papers and posters: 15 March 2026

  • Descriptions of art works and performances: 15 March 2026

 

Link to the official website: https://sites.google.com/view/robophilosophy2026/