6G communications
Wireless networks for connected robots and autonomous systems.
- 6G
Robot
Sensing
AI
Cloud
Space
Türkiye–ChinaWorkshop on Connected
Embodied Intelligence
Istanbul Medipol University
Istanbul, Türkiye
October 30 – November 2, 2026
Introduction
CoEI 2026 brings together researchers from Türkiye and China to explore connected embodied intelligence at the intersection of robotics, wireless communications, sensing, artificial intelligence, and computing. The workshop focuses on how communication networks and intelligent physical systems can work together to support perception, learning, decision-making, and coordinated action. Topics include 6G-enabled robotics, integrated sensing and communication, robot learning, cloud and edge intelligence, and space–air–ground connectivity. Combining complementary expertise in robotics and communications, participants will discuss research challenges and share approaches linking network design with real-world robotic applications. Through research talks, student posters, technical demonstrations, and visits, the workshop provides a forum to exchange recent advances, connect researchers and students across disciplines, and explore opportunities for shared simulation platforms, datasets, joint research, and publications.
Research Topics
RF sensing & ISAC
Radio-frequency perception and integrated sensing and communication.
Embodied intelligence
Perception, planning, and control in the physical world.
Robot learning
Learning-enabled autonomy, simulation, and real-world demonstrations.
Cloud & edge computing
Distributed computing to support connected embodied systems.
Space–air–ground networks
Communications across terrestrial, aerial, and space platforms.
Program
Friday, October 30: Arrival, afternoon visit to Medipol University and research demos, followed by a welcome dinner.
Saturday, October 31: Main conference. All times are Istanbul local time (UTC+3).
Sunday, November 1: City tour and lunch together; no technical program.
Monday, November 2: Technical visits to Huawei Türkiye and TÜBİTAK, including the ATAM and HISAR laboratories.
Speakers
Keynote Speakers
Prof. Chengzhong Xu
University of Macau
Prof. Huseyin Arslan
Istanbul Medipol University
Prof. Kejiang Ye
SIAT, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Invited Speakers
Prof. Shuai Wang
SIAT, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Prof. Xinliang Wei
SIAT, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Dr. Doğan Dalva
Huawei Türkiye
İbrahim Hökelek
TÜBİTAK BİLGEM
Research presentations · Monday, TÜBİTAK visit
Special Guests
Prof. Miaowen Wen
South China University of Technology
Venue
Istanbul Medipol University directs science and society with its strong institutional culture and entrepreneurial spirit. Founded on July 7, 2009, by the Turkey Education, Health, and Research Foundation (TESA), the university quickly became a pioneer in education in the heart of Istanbul, offering modern classrooms, laboratories, and libraries.
Medipol provides students with a comprehensive campus experience through its Kavacık North and South Campuses, dormitories, sports facilities, and research laboratories. In addition, through its partnership with Medipol Mega, it operates as a university hospital. Across its three campuses, the university maintains its vision as “the university shaping a livable world” with 12 faculties, three vocational schools, and a School of Health Sciences.
Istanbul Medipol UniversityOrganizers
General Chair
Huseyin Arslan
Istanbul Medipol University
Program Chair
Shuai Wang
SIAT, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Workshop Co-Chairs
Gürkan Orduluoglu
Huawei Türkiye
He Li
University of Macau
Ibrahim Hokelek
Tubitak Bilgem
Mert İsmail
Istanbul Medipol University
Xibin Jin
South China University of Technology
Conference Secretary
Aaiza Hamid
Istanbul Medipol University
Burak Gökay
Istanbul Medipol University
Jawair Yaseen
Istanbul Medipol University
Jiahui He
SIAT, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Acknowledgments
We gratefully acknowledge the Turkish Academy of Sciences (TÜBA) and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). This workshop was supported by the CAS-TUBITAK Joint Call under the International Partnership Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (Grant No. 321GJHZ2025118M) and The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (Grant No. 225N080).
