[C.A.R.L.A. 2026 - Second Call for Papers] 2nd Workshop on Cognitive Architectures for Robotics: LLMs and Logic in Action, Lisbon, Portugal | July 26

[Manuel Alejandro Borroto Santana]

2nd Call for Papers

2nd Workshop on Cognitive Architectures for Robotics: LLMs and Logic in Action (C.A.R.L.A. 2026)
July 18, 2026 | Lisbon, Portugal
https://ws-carla.github.io/web/

Part of FLoC 2026

https://www.floc26.org/

 

IMPORTANT DATES (AoE):

- Paper registration: May 8
- Paper submission: May 16
- Notification: May 24
- Camera-Ready Deadline: June 19

Accepted papers will be presented as posters, with a subset selected for

oral presentations.

The workshop will take place in person at FLoC 2026, with the option 

for authors to participate virtually.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Workshop on Cognitive Architectures for Robotics: LLMs and Logic in

Action (CARLA) seeks to transform the landscape of intelligent behaviors by

pioneering the integration of large language models (LLMs), symbolic

reasoning, and logic solvers into autonomous systems.

 

As robotics advances toward real-world applications requiring adaptability,

safety, and complex decision-making, this workshop focuses on harnessing

the synergy between data-driven learning models and symbolic, logic-based

systems to advance automation.

 

This year, the workshop further expands its scope to explicitly include

simulated environments as first-class experimental and methodological

tools. In particular, CARLA emphasizes the use of videogames and digital

twins as scalable, controllable, and safe testbeds for cognitive robotics

research. These environments enable systematic investigation of embodied

reasoning, LLM-driven planning, and logic-based decision-making under

diverse and dynamic conditions that would be difficult or costly to

reproduce in physical settings.

 

By bridging cognitive architectures with the structured management of

virtual applications, CARLA aims to foster principled approaches to

transferring knowledge and behaviors learned in simulation to real-world

systems, while supporting reproducibility and benchmarking across research

efforts.

 

 

SCOPE

CARLA invites research contributions and discussions in the following focus areas: 

- Knowledge Representation for Robotics: Frameworks and methodologies 

   for integrating structured knowledge into robotic architectures.

- LLMs as Cognitive Engines: Leveraging LLMs to process complex commands, 

  generate actionable   insights, and facilitate human-robot communication.

- Neuro-Symbolic Systems in Robotics: Hybrid approaches combining 

  neural networks with symbolic reasoning for decision-making and task execution.

- Logic Solvers in Robotic Control: Employing constraint solvers, SAT solvers, 

  or theorem provers for autonomous planning and reliable decision-making.

- Adaptive and Safe Robotic Architectures: Strategies for real-time adaptation 

  and coordination in robotic systems using LLMs and symbolic logic.

- Human-Robot Collaboration: Innovations in language-driven interactions, 

  focusing on usability, interpretability, and reliability in diverse scenarios.

- Challenges of LLM Deployment in Robotics: Addressing safety, robustness, 

  and ethical considerations when integrating LLMs into robotic systems.

- LLM-Driven Planning and Problem Solving: Enabling robots to perform 

  dynamic planning and adapt to novel situations using LLM-guided reasoning.

 - Video Games and Virtual Worlds as Testbeds for Cognitive Robotics:  Leveraging the virtual environments 

  of videogames and digital twins as controlled and scalable testbeds for investigating 

  embodied reasoning, LLM-driven planning, and logic-based decision-making, 

  enabling systematic experimentation in safe and reproducible settings.

SUBMISSIONS

CARLA welcomes the following types of submissions:

- Original Research Papers: Presenting novel research contributions 

  aligned with the workshop’s focus areas.

- Work-in-Progress Reports: Sharing preliminary findings and 

  ongoing research efforts.

- Position Papers: Discussing emerging challenges, visionary ideas, 

  and future directions at the intersection of robotics, LLMs, and logic solvers.

- Already Presented Works: Contributions that have been previously 

  presented at other venues but are relevant to the workshop themes. 

  Such works can be resubmitted to foster further discussion and exploration.

 

Submissions should adhere to the following guidelines:

- Maximum of 12 pages (excluding references) for full papers and 6 pages (excluding references) for short papers.

- Formatting must follow the CEURART style: https://ceur-ws.org/HOWTOSUBMIT.html 

- All submissions must be in English and submitted in PDF format.

 

Accepted original contributions may be published in the CEUR-WS Proceedings, 

together with other FLoC workshops, subject to compliance with the publishing requirements.

 

Accepted non-original contributions will be showcased on the 

workshop website with links to the original publication, where available.

Submission site
Submissions will be managed via the FLoC submission system. 

Papers will remain private during the review process. All authors must maintain 

up-to-date profiles to ensure proper conflict-of-interest management and paper matching. 

Incomplete profiles may result in desk rejection.

 

Submit papers through the dedicated C.A.R.L.A. submission system: https://submissions.floc26.org/carla/

Anonymity

The workshop follows a single-blind review process. 

Submissions must not be anonymized by removing author names, 

affiliations, and acknowledgments. 

ORGANIZATION

- Fabrizio Lo Scudo, University of Calabria, Italy

- Denise Angilica, University of Calabria, Italy

- Sotirios Batsakis, Hellenic Mediterranean University, Greece

- Manuel Alejandro Borroto Santana, University of Calabria, Italy