Scope of the SAB 2026 Conference

The Simulation of Adaptive Behavior (SAB) conference started in September 1990 and is held every two years in different locations around the globe. It brings together researchers from various fields, including artificial intelligence, artificial life, computer science, robotics, neuroscience, ethology, and evolutionary biology.
The conference focuses on understanding adaptive behavior in both natural animals and synthetic agents, often referred to as “animats.”


Structure

SAB conferences typically feature a combination of keynote lectures, oral presentations, poster sessions, and workshops. Accepted papers are peer-reviewed and published in the “Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence” series by Springer Nature. The conferences cover a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:

  • Bio-inspired navigation
  • Biomimetic robots
  • Collective behavior
  • Evolutionary approaches to adaptive behavior
  • Motor learning
  • Problem-solving and decision-making

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Origins and Inception

The inaugural SAB conference took place in 1990, aiming to create a platform for researchers to discuss models and experiments related to adaptive behavior. The conference series is supported by the International Society for Adaptive Behavior (ISAB), which also oversees the “From Animals to Animats” series and the Journal of Adaptive Behavior.


Past Conferences

Below you can find a collection of all the posters from previous editions of the Simulation Adaptive Behavior conference.

Registration

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