2026 10th International Conference on Robotics and Automation Sciences: AI-Powered Robotics Advancements (ICRAS 2026) was held from June 12-14, 2026, in Kyoto, Japan.
ICRAS 2026 Proceedings | ISBN: 979-8-3315-5062-2
ICRAS 2026 Proceedings Cover |

Opening Remarks:
Conference Chair Prof. Huafeng Ding, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), China give an online opening remarks on behalf of the organizing committee.
Chaired by Prof. Yiangjing Yang, Zhejiang University, China
Keynote Speeches:
Prof. Makoto Iwasaki, Nagoya Institute of Technology, Japan
Prof. Wei-Hsin Liao, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, China
Prof. Zaharuddin Mohamed, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia
Parallel Sessions


Excellent Oral Presentation Winners
S1:
Y096
Boundary-Aware Underwater Image Enhancement for Task-Driven Robotic Perception
Ahsan Baidar Bakht, Khalifa University. UAE
S2:
Y048
Increasing Galloping Performance of a Quadruped Robot with Active Spine
Hakan TEMELTAS, Istanul Teknik University, Turkey
S3:
Y101
A Common Methodological Framework for Multi-Robot Systems in Nuclear Environments: Convergences and Divergences Between Decommissioning and Emergency Response
Abdenour BENKRID, HADRON Laboratory, Norway
S4:
Y103
Comparing Reading, Social Robots, and Virtual Reality: A Behavioural–Thermographic Investigation of Cognitive Load and Narrative Comprehension
Malika Nagpal, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, India; Kyushu University, Japan
Online S1:
Y007
Performance Analysis of SLAM Variants using UGV Beast
Apeksha Mahantesh Mathapati, PES University, India
Online S2:
Y076
A Novel Deployable Manipulator for Liver Deformation Control and Stabilization in Laparoscopic Surgeries
Renjie Lu, Zhejiang University, China