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Call for Workshops

ROB|ARCH 2026 wish to create a platform to disseminate new knowledge and technologies in the field of robotics in art, design and architecture. Through a wide spectrum of 3-day workshops, participants will explore new directions in robotic research in collaboration with instructors from both academia and practice. In response to the conference theme ‘Detangling Dependencies’, the workshops should reflect not just the newest innovations for robots in art, architecture and design but also how these new processes look at, and use materials. The physical and/or digital results will be curated for a final exhibition which will be open to attendees of the two following conference days at the Aarhus School of Architecture. 

 

ROB|ARCH 2026 would like to encourage proposals from individuals, collectives, industry or academia to explore the conference theme: ‘Detangling Dependencies’. The intent of these workshops is to foster a space for collaborative and inspiring discussions and explorations. To allow for active contributions by all participants, the workshops should be designed to welcome a range of different skill levels both with digital and analog tools

 

All accepted workshops will be funded with a budget to be disclosed, to pay for expenses relating to the workshop, such as materials or specialized equipment.  

Submission information, workshop proposals should be submitted as single PDF file, by the 31/10/2025 . After an initial screening of proposals, the workshop committee will reach out to select proposals for details and specific requirements towards the available tooling. Accepted workshops will be announced 15/12/2025.

 

Proposals should provide the following: 

 

  1. Workshop Title
  2. Workshop Team : Names, Affiliations, Contact person . Please include CV(s) at the end of the PDF proposal.
  3. Workshop Description* : Max 500 words, a non-scientific description that clearly outlines the topic and output of the workshop.  This should include workshop goals, expected outcomes, roles of the individual instructors, context of the proposed method within the state-of-the-art and previous work of the team.
  4. Workshop Schedule : Overview of the three-day schedule + daily structure.
  5. Workshop Participants : List any special requirements for the workshop for the participants (software etc). The workshop should be accessible to participants of all levels. Plan for 15 participants in each workshop.
  6. List of Equipment/Special Requirements : Please specify preferred equipement. Please outline the specific use of the tooling required from the list. Other tooling might be available on request.
  7. Workshop Materials : Please specify the materials that need to be available prior to the start of the workshop.
  8. Supporting Images* : Provide proof of concept, process, and final images related to the proposed workshop. This can include pictures or video of previous instances or similar work, sketches, diagrams etc. If accepted we will request high-resolution images for website and event.
  9. Proposed Budget : Detail all workshop expenses, indicate how the honorarium will be used, anticipated sponsorship/in-kind support, and how funds will be secured. We might be able to assist in applying for funding.

 

*If accepted, workshop details, statements, and high-resolution images, submitted with the proposal and captured during the workshops, will be used in marketing materials and published online.

Workshop Selection; ROB|ARCH 2026 wish to select workshops that demonstrate and engage participants in emerging methods of practice with technology in relation to the conference theme.

In reviewing the received workshop proposals, the Workshop Chairs will give particular consideration to applications that demonstrate: 

 

  • Sustainable material practices 
  • Proposal feasibility 
  • Contemporary relevance 
  • Participant learning opportunities 
  • Projects led by or supporting equity-seeking groups and communities 
  • Outward reach and impact on diverse creative fields (i.e. fashion, art, graphics) 

Available robots and tools, the workshop proposals can include any of the listed equipment available at the Aarhus School of Architecture, but is not limited to the specified equipment. Please indicate if the proposal would need supplementary equipment. All workshops will additionally have access to a wood workshop with a wide range of common and specialized carpentry tools, (circular saws, sanders, routers), as well as a metal workshop, with common metal working tools, MIG and TIG welder, sheet bender, plate cutter.

 

Depending on the workshop proposal, additional tooling might be available. If you’re bringing your own tooling/end-effectors, please indicate need for physical and electrical/pneumatic attachments and control.

 

ABB 6620 – 150kg payload with external axis, and the following tools

Pneumatic gripper 

Chainsaw 

Spindle (Router) – Wood 

Spindle (Router) – Stone 

Circular saw 

Wire cutter (1.2m span) 

ABB 120 – 3kg payload (9X), with the following tools:

6x Pneumatic gripper 

6x Spindle (Router) – Wood 

Plastic extruder 

2x Clay extruder  

Wire cutter (50cm span) 

Plasms Cutter (Migatronic Zeta-100) 

 

CNC: 

CMS – Antares, 5 Axis CNC mill (2440 x 1400 mm x 800 mm) 

Zund Flatbed Router (2400 x 1200mm) 

Zund Laser and paper cutter (2400 x 1200mm) 

 

3d Printer: 

EOS Formiga P110 – SLS printer (190x240x310mm) 

6x FDM printer