2025 Toronto Robotics Conference

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2025 TORONTO ROBOTICS CONFERENCE

15-16 July 2025
University of Toronto Mississauga

Registration opens May 2025

From logistics and mobility to healthcare, bright futures in robotics start here.

Join University of Toronto's expert network for a two-day, dual-track showcase of the latest AI-robotics research in mobility and manipulation

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Hear from U of T robotics experts in mobility and manipulation

Gain insight from the researchers leading breakthroughs in robotics — from autonomous driving and surgical robots to mobile manipulation, soft robotics and computer vision.

UTM robotics lab

Tour world-class research and teaching labs and experience demos of the latest tech

Explore cutting-edge robotics facilities at the University of Toronto Mississauga and attend indoor and outdoor demos of AI-robotics research from labs and student teams across the university.

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Join the conversation on trending topics in robotics with U of T's partner network

Hear from leaders in research, policy, healthcare and industry on scaling autonomous vehicles and leveraging and adopting robots to enhance healthcare across Canada.

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Network with experts, trainees and partners

Connect with U of T's robotics research and talent network to learn about partnerships opportunities or recruit talent.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

MANIPULATION KEYNOTE

ACHIEVING FINE ROBOTIC MANIPULATION IN A COMPLEX DYNAMIC WORLD

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Michael Yip

Associate Professor

Director, Advanced Robotics and Controls Lab

Director, Medical Robotics CollaboratoryContextual Robotics Institute

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U OF T ROBOTICS LABS

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Directed by:

Tim Barfoot

Directed by:

Jessica Burgner-Kahrs

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Eric Diller

Directed by:

Igor Gilitschenski

Directed by:

Lueder Kahrs

Directed by:

Jonathan Kelly

U OF T COMPUTATIONAL NEUROSCIENCE LAB

Directed by:

Brokoslaw Laschowski

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Directed by:

Nick Rhinehart

Directed by:

Florian Shkurti

Directed by:

Yu Sun

Directed by:

Steve Waslander

Whether you would like to connect with top Robotics Institute graduate students, showcase your latest technology, demonstrate your thought leadership or promote your brand, there's a sponsorship package for you. Sponsorship can include:

Speaking opportunities

Sponsored social and networking events

Exhibition space

Brand recognition

Are you a micro-, small-, or mid-sized Canadian robotics start-up? Ask us about our SME and custom sponsorship packages

ORGANIZERS

PROGRAM CHAIR - MOBILITY - Steve Waslander

PROGRAM CHAIR - MANIPULATION - Lueder Kahrs

COMMUNICATIONS - Amanda Hacio

PARTNERSHIPS - Tongjia Zheng

OPERATIONS - Tongjia Zheng, Jessica Bailey, Karolina Szymanska