IEEE LARS/LARC 2026 — Latin American Robotics Symposium & Competition
4 to 6 November 2026
Bogotá, Colombia · Academic Conference · In-person
The 26th Latin American Robotics Competition (LARC) and 23rd Latin American Robotics Symposium (LARS) bring together researchers, students, and industry professionals from across Latin America for a combined academic conference and robotics competition. LARS is the premier academic meeting for intelligent robotics research in the region, featuring original research presentations, student posters, and applied case studies covering autonomous systems, humanoid robotics, and novel platform design. LARC runs multiple competition categories including humanoid robot racing, line follower challenges, and autonomous airship navigation that test innovation in bipedal mobility, sensor processing, and embedded control systems. The event promotes scientific exchange, community building, and technical excellence across Latin America's robotics ecosystem.
Event website- When
- 4 to 6 November 2026, from 13:00
- Where
- Bogotá, Colombia (Carrera 11 No. 101-80, Bogotá, Colombia)
- Kind of event
- Academic Conference
- Format
- In-person
- Technology
- Physical AI, Humanoids, Autonomous & Field Systems
- Industries
- Research & Academia