We Robot is an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed conference that brings together leading scholars and practitioners to discuss legal, ethical and policy implications of robots and other emergent digital technologies. Since its inception in 2012, the conference has fostered dynamic conversations regarding robot theory, design, ethics and development. We Robot has been hosted in Yale, Stanford, Ottawa, Seattle, Miami, Boston and Windsor (CA) in the past.
Recognized as one of North America’s most exciting interdisciplinary conferences on the societal implications of robotics, We Robot is now expanding to Europe, marking a significant step toward international collaboration and practical solidarity in the academic world. We Robot 2026 in Berlin wants to encourage the exchange of diverse perspectives and academic insights from all around the world. It wants to discuss pathways towards a responsible, accessible and trustworthy use of technology for the common good.
We Robot 2026 will create an international platform to discuss current and future AI and robotics policy, especially at a time when legal frameworks are evolving in different directions around the world. A major focus of the 2026 edition will be a comparative analysis of different approaches to regulation, with the goal of fostering mutual learning and dialogue.
The conference seeks to bring together scientists, policymakers, business leaders, and the broader expert community to discuss shared strategies for managing the rapid advancements in robotics and AI.
