Overview
This workshop focuses on recent advances in actuator technologies that enable agile, safe, and high-performance humanoid robots. It addresses the full actuation pipeline, from novel mechanical architectures, high-efficiency motors, and compliant or variable-stiffness mechanisms, to embedded sensing, modeling, and control strategies for force and motion generation. By bringing together expertise from mechanics, electronics, and control, the workshop aims to tackle key challenges related to power density, adaptability, reliability, and safety in real-world humanoid applications. The event encourages open discussion and cross-disciplinary exchange, welcoming both mature research contributions and late-breaking results. Accepted contributions will be shared through the workshop website.
Keynote Speakers
Nicolaus Radford
CEO Persona AI
USA
Prof. Pablo Lopez Garcia
CEO AILOS Robotics
Belgium
Prof. Olivier Stasse
Head of LAAS-CNRS
France
Prof. Tadej Petrič
Head of CoBoTaT
Slovenia
Prof. Bertrand Tondu
LAAS-CNRS INSA
France
Topics of Interest
High-efficiency and high-power-density actuators for humanoid motion
Variable-stiffness, soft, and compliant actuation mechanisms
Lightweight transmissions and novel mechanical architectures
Modeling, identification, and simulation of actuation dynamics
Embedded sensing, tactile/force perception, and state estimation for actuation
Intelligent, adaptive, and learning-based actuation control strategies
Reliability, safety in actuation in real environments
Important Dates
Submission of Workshop Paper: 31st May 2026 (11:59 PM CET)
Notification of Acceptance: 15th of June 2026
Submission of Final Paper in IEEE PDF Format: 30th of June 2026 (11:59 PM CET)
ICARM Conference: July 21st - 23rd 2026
Workshop: TBD
University of Evry Paris Saclay
France
University of Evry Paris Saclay
France
LNE/LURPA/CETIM
France
Jozef Stefan Institute
Slovenia
University of Balamand Lebanon
Lab - STICC France