The 6th International Conference on Automation Control, Algorithm, and Intelligent Bionics (ACAIB 2026) Concludes Successfully in Nanjing

From April 24 to 26, the 6th International Conference on Automation Control, Algorithm, and Intelligent Bionics (ACAIB 2026) was successfully held at Nanjing Institute of Technology (NJIT). The conference was co-hosted by NJIT and the China Society of Image and Graphics (CSIG), and jointly organized by the School of Automation, NJIT; Oulu College, NJIT; Southeast University; and the CSIG Technical Committee on Affective Computing and Understanding. It was co-sponsored by the Jiangsu Provincial University International Joint Laboratory and the Jiangsu Provincial Engineering Research Center of Bionic Control Technology and Equipment. The event attracted over 500 onsite participants, bringing together experts, scholars, young researchers, and industry representatives from domestic and international universities, research institutions, and enterprises to engage in in-depth discussions on cutting-edge topics in automation control, intelligent algorithms, and bionic robotics.

High-Level Keynote Reports at the Academic Frontier

The conference officially opened on the morning of April 25 at the Academic Lecture Hall of Nanjing Jiayue · Yinhu Hotel. The opening ceremony was presided over by Professor Huang Jiacai from NJIT. Professor Wang Qun, Member of the NJIT Party Committee Standing Committee and Vice President of the university, delivered the opening address. She extended a warm welcome to experts and scholars from around the world, introduced NJIT’s disciplinary achievements in automation control and intelligent bionics, and expressed the university’s willingness to use ACAIB 2026 as a bridge to jointly promote theoretical innovation and technological breakthroughs in the field.

Following this, the keynote report session was chaired by Professor Huang Xiaohua. Five distinguished experts were invited to deliver keynote presentations: Professor Liu Honghai from Southeast University (Academician of the European Academy of Sciences, IEEE Fellow) shared key technologies and future perspectives in bionic intelligent robots; Professor Liu Yong from Zhejiang University (National High-Level Talent) discussed the development pathway from artificial intelligence to embodied intelligence; Associate Professor Zhao Sicheng from Tsinghua University (National Young Talent) presented research on multimodal emotion recognition based on large models; Professor Wang Yulong from Shanghai University (Eastern Scholar) presented AI-driven maritime target recognition and unmanned surface vehicle motion control; and Professor Wang Xiaoling from Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications (National Young Talent) gave a systematic exposition on distributed state estimation for complex uncertain systems. The presentations closely followed the academic frontier and sparked heated discussions among the participants.

Enlightening Parallel Sessions with In-Depth Discussions

On the afternoon of April 25, the conference held three parallel sessions focusing on advanced control theory, bionic sensing and intelligent algorithms, and intelligent robotics applications. Multiple invited and oral presentations created a strong academic atmosphere.

Session 1 focused on complex system control and intelligent unmanned systems. Professor Shen Hao from Anhui University of Technology (National Young Talent), Professor Su Jinya from Southeast University (National Young Talent), and Associate Professor Li Wei from Nanjing University (National Young Talent) delivered invited reports. Subsequently, oral presentations were given by Drs. Su Peng, He Dingxin, and Li Xiao.

Session 2 centered on hyperspectral remote sensing, intelligent positioning, and UAV control. Professor Zheng Zhizhong from Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Associate Professor Wang Jingxian from Shanghai University, and Lecturer Xu Changliang from Nanjing Xiaozhuang University gave invited reports, followed by oral presentations by young scholars Jia Tong and Md Shadman Saquib.

Session 3 concentrated on 3D reconstruction and intelligent detection technology. Professor Shi Zhenghao from Xi’an University of Technology gave an invited report. Subsequently, young scholars from Jiangsu University, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Beijing University of Technology, and other institutions delivered excellent oral presentations on topics including cable-driven parallel robots, concrete strength prediction, e-waste scheduling optimization, laser infrared thermography detection, ultrasonic phased array defect identification, and energy absorption of negative Poisson’s ratio structures.

In addition, the conference arranged online oral sessions, during which young scholars from the China Academy of Building Research, Shenzhen University, Space Star Technology Co., Ltd., Changsha Nonferrous Metallurgy Design and Research Institute, Beijing Satellite Environmental Engineering Research Institute, and Guizhou University participated in academic exchanges via the ZOOM platform. The poster session featured 15 academic posters covering cross-cutting topics such as enterprise operation monitoring, Beidou positioning, network traffic prediction, multi-agent systems, remaining useful life prediction, UAV path planning, and trajectory privacy protection.

Building an International Platform to Advance Disciplinary Development

The ACAIB conference series has been successfully held six times, gradually becoming an influential international academic exchange platform in the fields of automation control, algorithm, and intelligent bionics. The successful organization of this conference not only fostered in-depth collaboration between domestic and international scholars but also injected cutting-edge momentum into the development of key disciplines such as control science and engineering at NJIT, further enhancing the university’s academic influence and research cohesion in related fields.

Looking ahead, the ACAIB conference series will continue to promote international research cooperation and industry‑academia‑research synergy, contributing to innovation in intelligent manufacturing, unmanned systems, smart energy, and other areas, and providing wisdom and strength to the advancement of global intelligent science and technology.