IEEE RAS Embodied Intelligence Summer School (UCL)
UCL
Apply NowFancy building robots that see, think and move? Join UCL's five‑day Embodied Intelligence Summer School, 6 to 10 July, to explore hands-on labs and real robots, learn SLAM, navigation and planning with researcher mentors to boost your skills and uni prospects.
The IEEE RAS Embodied Intelligence Summer School is a five-day intensive programme at UCL East (London) from 6to 10 July 2026 focused on embodied AI: intelligent systems that perceive, reason and act in the physical world. Participants experience morning lectures and afternoon hands-on labs working with simulation tools and real robot hardware, with team projects, mentoring from UCL researchers and daily lunch provided.
The curriculum covers state estimation, SLAM, navigation and planning, whole-body control, manipulation and Vision-Language-Action models. The programme runs a near-peer model: Track A is for undergraduate, Master's and early-stage PhD students (open worldwide) and Track B is for Year 11to 13 students from Greater London state schools (aged 16to 18).
Track A applicants should have programming proficiency (Python or similar) and a strong mathematics background; Track B requires a genuine interest in STEM and prior robotics experience is not required. Successful participants receive an IEEE RAS certificate of completion and opportunities for mentoring, networking and project demonstration.
Applications are competitive and places are limited (Track A: 20 places; Track B: 15 places). Apply via the short application form before the deadline (24 May 2026). Fees: Track A £300; Track B £50 (subsidised).
IEEE RAS certificate of completion
24 May 2026
06 Jul 2026 – 10 Jul 2026
Summer 2026 (6
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- Track A: Enrolled in an undergraduate, Master’s or early-stage PhD programme (open to students worldwide)
- Track A: Background or interest in robotics, AI, computer science or engineering
- Track A: Proficiency in Python or a similar language (labs involve independent coding)
- Track A: Solid grounding in mathematics, including linear algebra, calculus and probability
- Track B: Aged 16-18 and attending a Greater London state secondary school (Year 11-13)
- Track B: Genuine interest in STEM (no prior robotics experience required)
- Track B: GCSE or A-level Maths and/or Computer Science preferred
£50
Track A (university students): £300 registration fee (includes teaching delivery, daily lunch and certificate of completion; does not include accommodation or travel). Track B (Year 11-13 Greater London state school students): subsidised fee £50 (includes teaching delivery, daily lunch and certificate of completion; does not include accommodation or travel). If accommodation is required, applicants should consult UCL summer residences or contact the coordinator for advice.
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