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MS1-1 · Cecilia Laschi
Soft Robotics
Chair: Shao Qi, Huijiang Wang
MS1-2 · Helmut Hauser
Reservoir Computing
Chair: Kai-Fung Chu, Xiang Wang
MS1-3 · Fumiya Iida & Michael Levin
Embodied Programmable and Non-programmable Intelligence
Chair: Chapa Sirithunge
MS1-4 · Sam Kriegman
Evolutionary Robotics
Chair: Yue Xie
MS1-5 · Josie Hughes & Perla Maiolino
How to Conduct Embodied Intelligence Research
Chair: Benhui Dai
MASTERCLASSES: (18 March 2026)
These are a newly introduced feature at the EI conference, designed to facilitate focused group discussions with experts, offering participants an opportunity to engage deeply and learn from leaders in the field. You may register to give a talk at a masterclass so you can discuss your research with the masterclass chair. Otherwise, you may choose to listen to the talks. You’ll be notified whether your talk has been selected for presentation after the deadline.
*Regarding MS1–2 by Prof. Helmut Hauser, more details here: https://www.morphologicalcomputation.org/phresco
Guidelines for Presenters (MS1-1, MS1-4, MS1-5):
Each presentation must be strictly limited to 5 minutes, followed by 5 minutes of discussion.
BREAK-OUT SESSIONS: (19-20 March 2026)
These are for those who would like to present their work to a wider audience. The break-out talks will be followed by an open discussion with other participants, moderated by a session host.
Please note that registration for masterclasses and break-out room sessions is separate from the conference registration. Any conference attendee will be able to observe any masterclass or break-out room presentations of their choice. There is no need to register for observation.
Guidelines for Breakout Session Presenters:
Each presentation should be within 7 minutes, followed by 3 minutes for Q&A.
Embodied Intelligence 