The 3rd International Conference on Unmanned Systems and Automation Control (ICUSAC 2026)
was successfully held in Beijing, China from October 23 to 25, 2026!
The conference hosted by North China University of Technology, this conference brought together more than 300 experts and scholars from universities, research institutes, and enterprises to engage in in-depth discussions on topics such as unmanned systems, automated control, artificial intelligence, intelligent perception, and navigation and positioning, thereby establishing a high-level platform for international academic exchange.
The opening ceremony was presided over by Pang Zhonghua, Dean of School of Low-Altitude Technology and Engineering (School of UAVs) at North China University of Technology. In his address, Chen Jiaqing, Vice President of North China University of Technology, noted that unmanned systems and automated control technologies are currently undergoing accelerated convergence with artificial intelligence, advanced sensing, communication networks, and robotics. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), and multi-platform collaborative systems are demonstrating vast development opportunities and application potential. He expressed hope that experts and scholars from both China and abroad would use this conference as an opportunity to share research findings, discuss development trends, and promote communication and collaboration between academic research and engineering applications.
The conference featured a main venue and breakout sessions for oral presentations. The keynote session was chaired by Professor Kang Yu of Hefei University of Technology, Professor He Xiao of Tsinghua University, and Professor Sun Jian of Beijing Institute of Technology. Five renowned experts in related fields were invited to deliverkeynote speeches: Professor Zhou Donghua of Southeast University, Professor Han Qinglong of Swinburne University of Technology in Australia, Professor Liu Guoping of Southern University of Science and Technology, Researcher Li Lianghai of the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, and Hou Zengguang, a researcher at the Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences. They delivered forward-looking presentations on topics including intelligent measurement equipment, efficient and secure communication coordination and control, automation control system platforms, low-altitude safety and drone defense, and human-robot interaction in rehabilitation robotics.
The oral presentation session was chaired by Professor Chai Runqi of Beijing Institute of Technology. Fifteen scholars from universities, research institutes, and enterprises—including the University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Jiangsu Normal University, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Civil Aviation University of China, Beijing Institute of Technology, and North China University of Technology—delivered oral presentations on topics such as optimal formation control of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), trajectory tracking of unmanned ground vehicles, portable hyper-stable lasers, and collaborative power facility inspections by UAVs and ground-based unmanned vehicles. The conference recognized outstanding papers and oral presentations to encourage young researchers to continue their innovative exploration.
The successful hosting of ICUSAC 2026 provided a systematic overview of the latest developments and trends in the fields of unmanned systems and automated control, further strengthening academic exchange and cooperation among universities, research institutions, and industry enterprises both domestically and internationally. Moving forward, all participating parties will use this conference as an opportunity to continue promoting interdisciplinary innovation and technological advancement, facilitate the practical application of relevant technologies in areas such as unmanned systems, smart manufacturing, and intelligent transportation, and contribute their wisdom and efforts to the high-quality development of the industry.
