Latinamerican Robotics Symposium and Competition 2026

Bogotá, D.C., Colombia

The IEEE Colombia Section and the Universidad Militar Nueva Granada are proud to host the 26th Latin American Robotics Competition (LARC) and the 23nd Latin American Robotics Symposium (LARS). Recognized as the most prestigious academic events in robotics and artificial intelligence in Latin America, LARS and LARC unite top-level competitions and scientific conferences that promote research and development in the field.

November 4-6, 2026
Universidad Militar Nueva Granada
Event Starts In:

Days

Hours

Minutes

Seconds

Global Tech Summit
Symposium
Competition
Networking Events

Latinamerican Robotics Competition and Symposium 2026

The Latin American Robotics Symposium (LARS) and the Latin American Robotics Competition (LARC) are leading robotics events in the region, bringing together researchers, students, and industry professionals from across Latin America and the world. The 2026 edition will take place from November 4–6, continuing the tradition of promoting innovation, scientific exchange, and high-level robotics competitions.

LARS/LARC 2026 will be hosted by the Universidad Militar Nueva Granada in Bogotá, Colombia. Known for its growing leadership in engineering and robotics, the university provides an ideal setting for the event. Bogotá’s vibrant culture, modern infrastructure, and dynamic tech environment make it an exciting destination for participants from around the globe.

3
Days
2
Tracks
5
Speakers
Event showcase

LARS LARC 2026

Universidad Militar Nueva Granada

Committees

LARS-LARC 2026 Chairs

General Chair LARS-LARC 2026: Robinson Jimenez - Universidad Militar Nueva Granada, Colombia

Program Chair LARS 2026: David Saldaña - Lehigh University, USA

Program Chair LARC 2026: Juan Calderon - Bethune-Cookman University, USA

Organization Committee

Local Program Chair LARS: Diana Ovalle - Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas, Colombia

Local Program Chair LARC: Alexandra Velasco - Universidad Militar Nueva Granada, Colombia

Financial Chair: Leidy Ferro - IEEE Colombia

Tutorial Chair: Marco Antonio Jinete - Universidad Militar Nueva Granada, Colombia

Sponsorship Chair: Leidy Ferro - IEEE Colombia

Registration Chair: Fabio Osorio - Universidad Militar Nueva Granada, Colombia

Editorial Committee Chair: Diego Salazar - Oakland University, USA

Publications Chairs: Diana Ovalle and Francisco Combita - Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas, Colombia

Oscar F. Avilés - Dean Faculty of Engineering - Universidad Militar Nueva Granada, Colombia

Darío Amaya - Director Mechatronics Engineering Program - Universidad Militar Nueva Granada, Colombia

Byron Pérez - Webmaster - Universidad Militar Nueva Granada, Colombia

IEEE Support and Sponsorship

IEEE Colombia Section: President Leidy Ferro

IEEE Robotic and Automation Society Chapter: President Miguel González

IEEE Control Systems Society Chapter: President Diana Ovalle

IEEE Student Branch Chapter Universidad Militar Nueva Granada: President Laura Penagos

Call for papers

Submit your work

Topics

  1. Vision in robotics and automation
  2. Symbol mediated robot behavior control
  3. Sensory mediated robot behavior control
  4. Active sensory processing and control
  5. Industrial applications of autonomous systems
  6. Sensor modeling and data interpretation
  7. Robust techniques in AI and sensing
  8. Robot programming
  9. Multi-Robot and Multi-Agents, Cooperation and Collaboration
  10. CAD-based robotics
  11. Robot simulation and visualization tools
  12. Tele-operated and autonomous systems
  13. Micro electromechanical robots
  14. Robot modeling
  15. Robot control architectures
  16. Sensor-Motor control of Robots
  17. Robot planning, reasoning, communication, adaptation and learning
  18. Mechanical design
  19. Robotic Manipulators
  20. Robot soccer
  21. Evolutionary robotics
  22. Bio-Inspired robotics
  23. Robots for robotic surgery and rehabilitation
  24. Micro/nano robotics, new Devices and materials for robots
  25. Human Robot Interaction and Interfaces
  26. Education issues in Robotics
  27. Computing architectures
  28. Sensor Networks, architectures of embedded Hardware and software
  29. Self-Localization, Mapping and Navigation
  30. Multi-robot systems
  31. Aerial vehicles
  32. Autonomous vehicles
  33. Mobile robot platforms
  34. Service robots and entertainment robots
  35. Underwater robots
  36. Humanoids

Important dates

Regular papers - July 15th

Posters - July 15th

Tutorials - July 15th

Download the call for papers