Welcome to the UK Robotics Summer School web pages. We are organising the 2026 Summer School to take place from 22 to 16 June 2026 in the beautiful city of Edinburgh. Organised by the Edinburgh Centre for Robotics (Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University) and the National Robotarium, The event is supported by the CDT D2AIR, The Edinburgh Centre for Robotics and the UK-RAS network.
Overview: This is a 5 day Summer School from June 22-26 2026, aimed at developing learning, engagement and knowledge exchange within the field of robotics. This school will offer a combination of lectures, tutorials, and industry presentations, focusing on cutting-edge topics in robotics.
What to expect?
- Expert-led lectures, tutorials, and industry talks on the latest advancements
- Hands-on experience with state-of-the-art robotics technology
- Insights into reasoning, control, collaboration, and learning, bioinspired robotics, generative AI for robotics, human robot interactions
- Discussions on ethics, validation, and inclusivity in robotics and AI
- Networking opportunities with fellow students, academics, and industry leaders
- Refreshments, lunch, and a special Summer School dinner included!
Participants: This programme is tailored for Master’s-level students and above and industry practitioners, offering an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and understand what’s possible in robotics.
Location: The National Robotarium, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh.
Programme: TBC
Registration: Opens in January 2026.
Sponsors: The event is supported by the CDT D2AIR, The Edinburgh Centre for Robotics and the UK-RAS network.