Volting Cup in IROS2026

    With IROS 2026 taking place in the United States, the conference has a unique opportunity to host an internationally visible, interdisciplinary, and socially impactful initiative: Volting Cup – Workshop & Competition on Embodied Intelligence and Inclusive Robotics.

    Following the success of the Volting Cup Wheelchair Dance Competition at IROS 2025, which gathered leading international teams and demonstrated strong public and scientific engagement.

    Volting Cup 2026 transcends being merely a competition; it serves as a global platform for embodied intelligence, expressive robotics, and inclusive mobility systems. Hosting Volting Cup will position IROS 2026 as a leading platform for human-centered, inclusive, and experimentally validated robotics.