Dynamic Walking
June 22--27, 2026 Seattle, WA, USA
June 22--27, 2026 Seattle, WA, USA
Dynamic Walking is the place for biomechanists, roboticists, theorists, and clinicians to discuss dynamic legged locomotion, manipulation, and behaviour. As a small, single-track conference, the focus of Dynamic Walking is on fostering rich discussions between attendees of all career levels. The conference will take place outside Seattle, WA, USA from June 22 to 27, 2026. We will stay in a rustic field station at the base of the towering Mount Rainier.
Contact us with any questions at dwpnw@uw.edu.
February 1, 2026: video abstract (1 minute) submission opens
Apply now! You will need to provide a publicly-accessible link to a 1-minute video abstract.
Note: due to venue space constraints we cannot guarantee acceptance to all applicants.
March 8, 2026 March 13, 2026: video abstract submission deadline
March 31, 2026 April 3, 2026: notification of acceptance
Note: acceptances have been sent -- contact dwpnw@uw.edu if you haven't received an email!
April 30, 2026: registration deadline
June 22--27, 2026: conference week
Co-Chair
Assistant Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of Washington
Co-Chair
Associate Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of Washington
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