30 Oct to 31 Oct, 2026

Welcome to the fifth series of the interdisciplinary International Conference on Robotics, Control, Automation, and Artificial Intelligence (RCAAI-2026), organized by the School of Mechanical Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, India in Joint Collaboration with the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Patna, Bihar, India and Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala, Kannur, Kerala, India.. The conference is scheduled from October 30th to 31st, 2026. This conference serves as a vibrant platform for researchers from both industry and academia to converge and exchange ideas on the latest trends in Robotics, Control, Automation, and Artificial Intelligence.

We are delighted to announce that RCAAI-2026 will be held under the theme “Engineering Intelligence for Automation”, focusing on how robotics, control systems, automation, and artificial intelligence can strengthen the adaptability and sustainability of industries and societies in the face of global challenges. Building on its legacy as a premier platform for innovation and knowledge exchange, RCAAI-2026 will convene eminent speakers and researchers from prestigious institutions including IITs, NITs, universities, and industries. This edition is further distinguished by collaborations with the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Patna, Bihar, India, and Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala, Kannur, Kerala, India, fostering a global dialogue on resilient technologies. We invite you to participate as presenters, reviewers, advisory members, or attendees, contributing your insights to enrich the conference and advance the frontiers of robotics, control, automation, and AI. Join us in this collaborative endeavor to shape a resilient technological future