The 12th International Conference on Automation, Robotics and Applications (ICARA 2026), scheduled for February 5-7, 2026 in Istanbul, Turkey, will serve as a premier global forum for researchers, engineers, and industry leaders. This event will facilitate the exchange of cutting-edge knowledge, presentation of groundbreaking research, and in-depth discussions on the latest technological advancements. The conference program will comprehensively address critical domains including autonomous systems architecture, advanced control algorithms, cognitive robotics, machine vision systems, natural human-robot interaction, and cross-industry applications.

Submissions will centre on the following themes, while also considering additional relevant topics: artificial intelligence, genetic algorithm, path planning and virtual systems.