Physical AI Briefings

CoRL 2026 runs November 9–12 in Austin, Texas. Main conference Nov 9–11, workshops Nov 12. Registration is still open, but refunds ended October 1.

In the U.S., the only Level 3 system ever approved is Mercedes Drive Pilot, and Mercedes dropped it from its 2026 facelifts. BMW’s version was Germany-only, China approved two models in December 2025, and GM targets 2028.

Humanoids Summit returns to Silicon Valley December 1–2, 2026 at the San Mateo Event Center. Ticket prices, the refund rule that already applies, who’s on the agenda, and how speaking and exhibiting work.

IROS 2027 takes place September 27 to October 1, 2027 at Fortezza da Basso in Florence. The paper deadline listed by IEEE RAS is March 1, 2027. What’s confirmed, what isn’t, and how to plan travel.

FIRST Tech Challenge costs $350 to register plus about $1,500 in parts, FIRST Robotics Competition $6,500, and VEX V5 $200. Here is how they compare by grade and what the 2026 VEX/RECF split changes.

CES 2027 exhibits run January 6–9 in Las Vegas, after media days on January 4–5. Robotics and physical AI sit mainly in LVCC North Hall, with a second robotics tour route at the Venetian. Hours, tours and planning checked October 19, 2026.

ICRA 2027 is May 24–28, 2027 at Coex, Seoul. Here are the dates that are still open, the posted registration fees, and what you need to enter Korea.

Automate offers free exhibit and keynote access, with paid passes for conference sessions. Compare the 2027 pass prices, separate exam and event costs, and plan around the developing program.

Choose a CES hotel around LVCC, Venetian Expo or ARIA. Compare shuttle and Monorail connections, plan campus changes and read the room terms.

Check CES industry eligibility, choose the registration route for your role, and compare attendee passes around the exhibits and sessions you want to visit.