Building on the success of our previous Summer Schools held in 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025, we are pleased to announce the IEEE RAS Summer School 2026, which will take place from July 29 to August 4, 2026. As in previous years, the event will be hosted at the Czech Technical University, situated in the heart of one of Europe’s most beautiful and historic cities. The Summer School is dedicated to showcasing the latest advancements in Multi-Robot Systems research and is aimed at students, academic researchers, and industry professionals. The program seeks to bridge the gap between theory and practice, supporting the real-world application of cooperating robotic systems while fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among participants.
Summer School 2026 is designed to equip students and early-career researchers with in-depth insights and practical knowledge from world-renowned specialists in Multi-Robot Systems. The program offers a well-balanced mix of theory and hands-on experience, aimed at helping participants transform cutting-edge research into real-world applications and validated solutions. Our focus is on providing the tools and understanding needed to successfully move from academic concepts to operational deployment of multi-robot technologies.
Participants will be grouped according to their research interests, creating opportunities for focused collaboration and peer learning. These small-group sessions are designed to foster discussion, exchange of ideas, and deeper exploration of specific topics within Multi-Robot Systems. Each group will work on domain-relevant tasks, allowing participants to apply their knowledge in a more targeted and interactive way.
After the lectures, you’ll have the chance to apply the concepts and methods you've learned by implementing them in real robotic systems. These practical sessions will culminate in live experiments, where you'll test your solutions on actual platforms under the guidance of experienced swarm robotics researchers. It’s a unique opportunity to bridge theory with practice and see your work come to life
A highlight of the Summer School is the final-day outdoor experiment, where all participants put their newly acquired knowledge into practice by working directly with real aerial multi-robot systems. This hands-on experience offers a rare chance to test and validate your solutions in a real-world setting and may become a valuable asset in your future research. As a bonus, the most successful teams or individuals will receive a small token of recognition.
Throughout the Summer School, a diverse evening program will give you the chance to unwind after intensive sessions while connecting with fellow participants and lecturers in a relaxed atmosphere. The schedule includes a guided tour of historic Prague, welcome and farewell gatherings, as well as a formal banquet with accompanying entertainment. These events are designed to foster informal discussions, new friendships, and lasting professional connections.
Watch the highlights video here or visit the 2025 Summer School website for more information.
The 2025 IEEE RAS Summer School on Multi-Robot Systems was a significant gathering of students, researchers, and industry professionals who came together to explore the latest trends in cooperative robotic technologies. The program featured lectures by leading experts covering both theoretical foundations and practical applications of multi-robot systems. Participants also took part in interactive workshops, gaining hands-on experience with modern aerial platforms specifically designed for this field. These sessions provided valuable insights into real-world deployment of multi-robot systems and helped deepen understanding of their capabilities and challenges. The event also served as a platform for networking between academia and industry, fostering collaboration and inspiring future innovations in the field of robotics.
Watch the highlights video here or check the 2024 Summer School website to see more.
The 2024 IEEE RAS Summer School on Multi-Robot Systems was a pivotal event that brought together students, researchers, and industry professionals to explore the latest advancements in cooperative robotic systems. The program featured expert lectures on the theory and applications of multi-robot technologies, alongside hands-on experiments with cutting-edge aerial platforms developed for this field. Participants gained practical experience in deploying multi-robot systems, deepening their understanding of the challenges and potential of these technologies. The event also fostered valuable networking opportunities, connecting academia with industry and paving the way for future innovations in multi-robot systems.
Watch the highlights video here or check the 2023 Summer School website to see more.
The 2023 IEEE RAS Summer School featured a dynamic program that combined theoretical lectures, seminars and practical exercises. The participants had the unique opportunity to implement learned methodology into a fully functional robotic system. One of the Summer School’s highlights was the outdoor practical task, which involved the inspection of electrical power infrastructure using real UAVs.
You can either visit the 2022 Summer School website or watch the highlights video.
The 2022 IEEE RAS Summer School was focused on deployment of MRS in real-world conditions being motivated by EU Aerial-Core project and DARPA SubTChallenge. The Summer School promoted the newest achievements in Multi-Robot Systems research to students, academic researchers, and industrial practitioners to enable putting systems of cooperating robots into practice.
You can find the 2020 Summer School highlights here! You can also visit the past website.
The main scope of the 2020 IEEE RAS Summer School on Multi-Robot Systems focused on swarm robotics, including lectures by well-recognized experts in the field, and hands-on experience with real-world experiments using state-of-the-art aerial platforms developed for Multi-Robot research.
Check out this short video and be sure to visit the Summer School 2019 website.
The content for this year was focused on cooperating aerial vehicles. The topics addressed by the attending expert lecturers were structured to give the participants the necessary knowledge for understanding existing theory and for realisation of real-world experiments with a fleet of autonomous micro aerial vehicles.
Interesting and recognized experts in the field will come to Prague and give lectures on MRS related topics. To see who came to Prague during the last sessions, check the respective sites 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
The Summer School adopts a selective approach to ensure a high standard of participants. There will be several selection rounds scheduled on the following dates: November 1, 2025; January 1, 2026; March 1, 2026; and May 1, 2026. After each round, applicants will be notified by email regarding their selection status. Successful applicants will also receive payment details - the payment deadline is within 14 days after providing payment information. Apply now! The capacity of the Summer School is limited. Early Bird discount of 10% applies to applications submitted before December 31, 2025.
*The fee includes all lectures, practicals with real robots, lunches, refreshments, welcome drinks, banquet, farewell drinks, and social programs.
**The price without VAT is only informative. The VAT must always be paid in the Czech Republic if the service is sold and consumed in the Czech Republic.
