Hello ROS Community,
We are pleased to officially announce the 2026 ROS Summer School, a long-running free technical training event hosted by the ROS Education Foundation. This year’s program will run from July 18 to July 24, 2026 in Hangzhou, China, with dual venue arrangements:
- Classroom lectures, hardware labs, robot practice: Zhejiang Sci-Tech University (July 20-24)
- Industry forums: International Innovation Expo Center (July 18-19)
Organizers
- Lead Organizer: ROS Education Foundation
- Co-organizer: Engineering Research Center for Hardware-Software Co-Design Technology and Application, Ministry of Education, National Software Talent Training Base
- Undertakers: Zhejiang Sci-Tech University and Hangzhou Nova Valley Technology Co., Ltd.
- Supporting partners: top domestic robotics enterprises, university labs and venture capital institutions
Curriculum & Practice
The training covers a full-stack ROS roadmap tailored for embodied intelligence trends:
- Basic module: ROS architecture, communication mechanisms, simulation (Gazebo), development workflow
- Advanced module: SLAM, autonomous navigation, multi-sensor fusion, machine vision
- Cutting-edge topics: reinforcement learning for robots, ROS + large model integration, embodied intelligent deployment
- Special hands-on bootcamps: wheeled robots, industrial manipulators, quadruped/biped humanoid robots
A full hardware exhibition will be available at the innovation center, featuring mobile bases, robotic arms, quadruped robots, Jetson compute boards and perception sensors for hands-on debugging and programming. Attendees can join project challenges, expert seminars and industry investment exchange meetings throughout the week.
Eligibility
Open globally to:
- Undergrad, master, PhD students and university researchers majoring in automation, computer science, mechanical engineering, AI, electronic information
- ROS engineers, independent developers, robotics startup teams and tech enthusiasts with basic Python/C++ coding skills
Important Notes
- 100% free of tuition fees; participants cover their own accommodation and transportation. We will release nearby lodging guides later.
- Registration opens in late June via the official website: http://www.roseducation.org.cn
- Admission is merit-based with limited seats; applications will be reviewed and published publicly.
For over a decade, the ROS Summer School has nurtured thousands of robotics engineers and built a robust domestic ROS ecosystem. We welcome global ROS developers to join us this summer to exchange ideas, practice hardware-software integration and advance embodied intelligence together.
Looking forward to meeting you in Hangzhou!
2026 ROS Summer School Organizing Committee
