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Learn more About AARC
A growing continental robotics community.
AARC connects researchers, students, engineers, and innovators building intelligent systems across Africa. We're actively expanding — check back for updates on new programs and opportunities.
Coming soon
Annual Robotics Workshop
Returning in 2026 at the Deep Learning Indaba
African Robotics Summer School
A multi-day intensive — currently in planning
Outreach & School Programs
Bringing robotics to the next generation
By the numbers
21+
Countries represented
1
Conference
3
Annual workshops held
Pan-African
Partner labs & institutions
Our community is growing. Join the Discord to stay informed about
upcoming workshops, the summer school, and outreach opportunities
as they are announced.
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Events & Workshops
Bringing African robotics researchers and builders together.
From Deep Learning Indaba workshops to IEEE satellite events, AARC has been fostering robotics collaboration and knowledge-sharing across the continent. View some of our recent projects below.
African Innovation Network
Robotics is growing across the continent.
From universities and research labs to startups and innovation hubs, African roboticists are doing world-class work. AARC exists to connect these communities, bridge gaps in access and visibility, and build a shared foundation for the continent's intelligent systems future.
Where AARC has gathered
Organising Committee
The people driving AARC forward.
A team of researchers, engineers, and community builders working across Africa and beyond to grow the robotics ecosystem.
Ndivhuwo Makondo
General Chair
IBM Research Africa · Wits University
Jenalea Rajab
Treasurer
AI Research Scientist & CTO
Sicelukwanda Zwane
Events Chair
Kinisi Robotics · UCL
Alexandra Barry
Outreach Chair
RAIL Lab, Wits University
Geraud Nangue Tasse
Industry Partnerships Chair
RAIL Lab, Wits University
Tamlin Love
Academic Partnerships Chair
IRI, CSIC-UPC
Zukisa Mbuli
Publicity Chair
RAIL Lab, Wits University