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Robotics Day at Purdue

Purdue University Colleges of Science, Engineering, and Agriculture together with the Purdue Office of Industry Partnerships and Purdue Polytechnic Institute proudly present Robotics Day, a campus-wide celebration of innovation, collaboration, and discovery in robotics. This event brings together industry leaders, faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and students to explore the rapidly evolving world of robotics and its impact on our future.

Robotics Day: Where Ideas take Motion

Exploring Robotics Now and for the Future

Watch here for updates for Robotics Day 2027

Through demonstrations, presentations, and networking opportunities, Robotics Day showcases Purdue’s cutting-edge research and industry partnerships driving advancements in automation, artificial intelligence, human–robot interaction, and more. Join us as we highlight the people, technologies, and ideas shaping robotics today and inspiring the next generation of breakthroughs.

2026 Robotics Day

  • Hear from experts and thought leaders in robotics and automation
  • Experience cutting-edge demonstrations and research presentations
  • Connect with leading industries driving technological advancements
  • Network with top talent and faculty at the forefront of robotics innovation

Schedule for 2027 coming soon!

Speakers for 2027 coming soon!

Lodging:

Purdue West Lafayette is very walkable, and the Union Club Hotel in the Purdue Memorial Union is a convenient on-campus location for overnight visitors.  

There are a variety of other lodging options in the Greater Lafayette area — some within walking distance. Visit Lafayette-West Lafayette is a great resource to locate nearby hotels, campgrounds and vacation rentals to fit your needs.  

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Parking information

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Faculty:

  • Aniket Bera, Associate Professor of Computer Science; Director, IDEAS Lab
  • Dongming Gan, Associate Professor, Polytechnic Institute
  • Yan Gu, Associate Professor, School of Mechanical Engineering; Director of Terra in Robotics Advanced Control and Experimentation (TRACE) Lab
  • Shaoshuai Mou, Elmer Bruhn Associate Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics; Co-Director, Institute for Control, Optimization and Networks
  • Yu She, Assistant Professor, Edwardson School of Industrial Engineering; Director of the Purdue Mechanisms and Robotic Systems (MARS) Lab
  • Shreyas Sundaram, Marie Gordon Professor, Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering; Co-Director, Institute for Control, Optimization and Networks
  • Ziran Wang, Assistant Professor, Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering; Assistant Director, Institute for Control, Optimization and Networks

Staff:

  • Katerina Grigoriou, Director, Corporate Relations, College of Science
  • Nichole Turner, Senior Event Planner, College of Science
  • Emily Kinsell, Chief of Staff, College of Science
  • Cheryl Pierce, Director, Marketing & Communications, College of Science

Learn more about the event.  Contact us.

 

2026 Robotics Day at Purdue was Brought to you by:

Purdue University College of Science

Purdue University College of Engineering

Purdue University College of Agriculture

Purdue University Polytechnic Institute

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A huge thank you to our sponsors for making 2026 Robotics Day possible.

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2026 Robotics Day at Purdue Image Gallery

Check out highlights from the 2026 Robotics Day at Purdue. 

Check out highlights from 2026 Robotics Day at Purdue.

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