Robotics

Save the date for the Second ROSCon UK! :united_kingdom:

The UK's premier ROS robotics conference returns to Scotland for three days of development and networking.

Deep Dive

The Tartan Robotics Collective, organizer of the UK's Robot Operating System (ROS) community events, has officially announced the dates for the second ROSCon UK conference. Following the success of the inaugural 2025 event, ROSCon UK 2026 is scheduled for October 21-23, 2026, and will once again be held at the Pollock Estate Complex in Edinburgh. The conference serves as the UK's primary gathering for the global ROS ecosystem, which is foundational software for robotics research and commercial development.

The three-day event is designed to bring together developers, academic researchers, and robotics enthusiasts to facilitate knowledge sharing, project showcases, and professional networking. While the full program and call for proposals are yet to be released, the announcement signals continued growth for the UK's robotics community. Interested participants are directed to the upcoming ROSCon UK 2026 website and the organizer's LinkedIn channel for future updates on registration and submission deadlines.

Key Points
  • Event organized by the Tartan Robotics Collective for October 21-23, 2026.
  • Location confirmed as the Pollock Estate Complex in Edinburgh.
  • Full program and registration details to be announced via official website and LinkedIn.

Why It Matters

Provides a crucial UK hub for networking and knowledge exchange in the rapidly growing field of robotics software development.