CVPR 2026 Showcases How AI Is Powering the Next Era of Robotics Innovation
World’s leading computer vision and artificial intelligence conference highlights real-world breakthroughs shaping the next generation of intelligent machines
Los Alamitos, Calif., 14 April 2026 — The 2026 Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition Conference (CVPR), which annually unveils the latest research in support of artificial intelligence (AI), embodied AI and robotics, multi-modal AI, wearable AI, spatial computing, AI agents, and much more, will serve as one of the foremost forums to showcase how advances in AI are accelerating next-gen robotics from concept to real-world deployment. Co-sponsored by the IEEE Computer Society (CS) and the Computer Vision Foundation (CVF), CVPR, an annual launchpad for breakthroughs in AI, and this year for robotics, will convene the leading research, companies, and applications redefining what robots can see, understand, and do.
Through its program, CVPR 2026, which takes place 3-7 June at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colo., U.S.A., will reveal how AI is fueling rapid innovation in robotics, automation, and embodied intelligence. The event will feature numerous workshops with speakers from leading research institutions, labs, and tech companies exploring the latest advancements, alongside competitions designed to power the next era of innovation. For example, the 2026 CVPR Embodied AI Workshop will host the ManipArena Competition, a real-robot manipulation challenge that evaluates models’ physical reasoning, generalization, and decision-making across 20 real-world tasks, helping measure progress toward reproducible, general-purpose embodied intelligence. In concert, technical paper presentations, which are still being refined, will address the increasing intersection of AI, computer vision, and robotic perception. Papers speaking to today’s advances in embodied AI and robotics will pave the way for next-generation developments.
Additionally, some of the world’s most prominent AI and robotics companies, together accounting for more than 75% of the CVPR expo, will showcase and demo next-generation AI and robotic technologies. Companies, including those who will be on hand at CVPR, have invested heavily in robotics. In 2025, global robotics funding surpassed 10.3 billion USD. And this year, the broader global robotics market is projected to reach 124.37 billion USD, signaling significant growth and advancement in the year ahead. The companies at CVPR will be on hand to showcase those advancements and prove how rapidly the boundaries of what’s possible are being redefined.
“IEEE CS’s Technology Predictions for 2026 underscore the growing impact AI will have in the year ahead, from reducing routine work to enabling more autonomous systems,” said Grace A. Lewis, 2026 IEEE CS President. “CVPR 2026 is already bringing that vision to life, with a program and expo deeply rooted in AI and its real-world applications. As these systems become increasingly capable of perceiving and acting in the physical world, the technologies on display will show how AI-powered robotics is set to reshape industries, boost productivity, and redefine human-machine interaction.”
Media registration for CVPR 2026 is now open. To register and to learn more, visit https://cvpr.thecvf.com/Conferences/2026.
About CVPR 2026
The Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition Conference (CVPR) is the preeminent computer vision event for new research in support of artificial intelligence (AI), embodied AI and robotics, multi-modal AI, wearable AI, spatial computing, AI agents, and much more. Sponsored by the IEEE Computer Society (CS) and the Computer Vision Foundation (CVF), CVPR delivers the important advances in computer vision and pattern recognition that are expanding the frontiers of computer vision and defining the next generation of intelligent, interactive technologies. With a first-in-class technical program, including tutorials and workshops, a leading-edge, immersive expo, and robust networking opportunities, CVPR, which is annually attended by more than 10,000 scientists and engineers from across the globe, creates a one-of-a-kind opportunity for networking, recruiting, inspiration, and motivation.
CVPR 2026 takes place 3-7 June at Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colo., U.S.A., and participants may also access sessions virtually. For more information about CVPR 2026, visit cvpr.thecvf.com.
About the Computer Vision Foundation
The Computer Vision Foundation (CVF) is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to foster and support research on all aspects of computer vision. Together with the IEEE Computer Society, it co-sponsors the two largest computer vision conferences, CVPR and the International Conference on Computer Vision (ICCV). Visit thecvf.com for more information.
About the IEEE Computer Society
Engaging computer engineers, scientists, academia, and industry professionals from all areas of computing, the IEEE Computer Society sets the standard of excellence and champions global advancements to benefit humanity.
As the IEEE Computer Society celebrates its 80th anniversary in 2026, it continues to build on its rich legacy. Through conferences, publications, and programs that bring together computer science and engineering leaders at every stage of their careers, the IEEE Computer Society empowers, shapes, and guides the future of its 375,000+ community members, as well as the greater computing community, enabling new opportunities to better serve our world. Visit computer.org for more information.