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[CFP] NEmo 2026 @ NeurIPS - long-lived embodied agents, neuro-symbolic reasoning (deadline 10 Sept)
by Emanuele Musumeci 27 Aug '26

27 Aug '26

Dear RoboCup@Home community, We are pleased to announce *NEmo 2026: Neuro-Symbolic Embodied Intelligence*, a workshop at *NeurIPS 2026*, taking place on *December 12, 2026 in Sydney, Australia*. NEmo is about *long-lived autonomous agents* that perceive, reason, plan, learn and adapt over extended interactions in physical or richly simulated environments. This is close to what *@Home teams face directly*: open-ended tasks in a home, natural-language instructions that have to be grounded in what the robot can actually see and do, semantic maps that must stay valid across a run, and graceful behaviour when an assumption about the world turns out to be wrong. *Topics of interest include:* - combining learned perception, reinforcement learning and large language models with planning and structured symbolic knowledge - grounding and shared semantics - memory over long horizons - affordances - recovery from failed assumptions mid-task *Contributions reporting experience from robot competitions and long-horizon deployments are explicitly welcome.* We accept ongoing and already published work as well as new contributions. *Important dates* - *Submission deadline:* September 10, 2026 - *Workshop date:* December 12, 2026 *Website:* https://nemo.semantic.review <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://nemo.semantic.review&source=gmail&ust=…> *OpenReview:* https://openreview.net/group?id=NeurIPS.cc/2026/Workshop/NEmo <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://openreview.net/group?id%3DNeurIPS.cc/2…> Best, The NEmo 2026 Organizing Committee

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Want a Quori robot?
by Ross Mead 24 Aug '26

24 Aug '26

Hello colleagues! Quori is an NSF-funded, multi-award-winning (including the *RoboCup 2026 Best Engineering Paper Award!*), community-informed, not-for-profit, open, modular, social robot platform for the robotics research community ( https://quori.org). You can see the latest version of Quori in the one-minute YouTube video here: https://youtu.be/VFLEs2hwCtY As we continue testing and refining the prototype robot, we are gauging global interest in purchasing Quori robots, which will help inform how many units we need to manufacture in our initial production run. If you are interested (noncommittal) in purchasing a Quori robot, please complete the Google Form here: https://forms.gle/hLmcfMoqVeEhJSKu7 You are encouraged to forward this to anyone you think might be interested in Quori. The more units we manufacture, the less each unit will cost! If you have any questions or comments, please contact Quori.Robot(a)gmail.com and/or join the Quori Community Discord server ( https://discord.gg/k5kfPcgRUM). Thanks again for your interest! We are excited to welcome you to the Quori community! -- The Quori Project Team * Ross Mead (Semio) * Bill Smart (Oregon State University) * Mark Yim (University of Pennsylvania) * Simon Kim (University of Pennsylvania) * Naomi Fitter (Oregon State University)

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[CFP] [meetings] DEADLINE EXTENDED – AAAI 2026 Fall Symposium on “Unifying Representations for Robot Application Development” (UR-RAD)
by DAVID PORFIRIO 21 Aug '26

21 Aug '26

**DEADLINE EXTENDED 1 WEEK** The new deadline for paper submissions is August 31, 2026. What: AAAI 2026 Fall Symposium on Unifying Representations for Robot Application Development (UR-RAD) When: November 5-7, 2026 Where: Arlington, VA Web: ur-rad.github.io<http://ur-rad.github.io> — Dear colleagues, We invite you to submit a paper and/or participate in the 4th AAAI Fall Symposium on Unifying Representations for Robot Application Development (UR-RAD). UR-RAD 2026 will be an in-person event. Capturing a desired task or interaction as a computational artifact (i.e., a representation) has long played a pivotal role in robotics. Many robotic subfields have traditionally employed a variety of different representational techniques, such as LTL, planning languages, social representations, natural language, and many more. These representations, however, lack cohesion in when and how they are applied. The 4th Symposium on Unifying Representations for Robot Application Development (UR-RAD) therefore aims to increase engagement between junior and senior researchers, elevate discussion between audiences and speakers, and provide unique avenues of interaction for all participants. Symposium Website: ur-rad.github.io<http://ur-rad.github.io> AAAI Fall Symposium Series Website: https://aaai.org/conference/fall-symposia/2026-fall-symposium-series-2/ ========================= Submission Topics of Interest ========================= - Representational trends - Natural language in robotics - Novel representations & uses - AI planning for robotics - Formal methods in robotics - Representations for robot learning - Representations for UI - Robot EUD and programming - Robot runtime/control environments - Opportunities for standardization - Frameworks (e.g., ROS or middleware) - Open-source & collaboration initiatives - Identifying representation requirements - Neurosymbolic representations ==================== Important Dates ==================== - EXTENDED Submission deadline: August 31, 2026 AoE - Notification date: September 14, 2026 - Camera Ready Deadline: September 29, 2026 Authors are encouraged to submit earlier rather than later. Submissions should be anonymized for double-blind review. All papers will have the option to be archived in the AAAI Fall Symposium proceedings. The submission link is here: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=fss26 ==================== Submission Information ==================== We invite the following contributions, formatted using the AAAI-26 Author Kit<https://aaai.org/conference/aaai/aaai-26/submission-instructions/>: - Full Papers (5-8 pages): Novel research, artifact submissions, or strong works in progress. - Short Papers (2-4 pages): Positions, smaller artifacts, and early works in progress. The symposium will also offer mentoring connections for early career researchers. Paper authors and junior members of the community who opt in will have the opportunity for extensive interaction with mentors, who will also guide discussions about individual papers. If you intend to submit a paper, please email us at urrad.symposium(a)gmail.com<mailto:urrad.symposium@gmail.com>. Use the subject line, “[UR-RAD] Intent to Submit”, and include the following in the body of the message: (1) a tentative title, (2) a tentative author list, and (3) tentative keywords. This step is optional, but will aid in our planning for reviewers. Note that at least one author from each paper will be expected to review 2-3 UR-RAD papers themselves. =================== Organizing Committee =================== David Porfirio (George Mason University) Saad Elbeleidy (Peerbots) Laura M. Hiatt (Naval Research Laboratory) Cynthia Matuszek (University of Maryland, Baltimore County) Ross Mead (Semio) Andrew Schoen (Semio) Laura Stegner (George Washington University) Ruchen Wen (Colgate University) Contact urrad.symposium(a)gmail.com<mailto:urrad.symposium@gmail.com> for any questions!

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[CFP] HRFEST 2026: Int. Conf. on Humanoid Robotics (Callao, Peru / Hybrid).
by Nelson David M. 17 Aug '26

17 Aug '26

====================================================================== CALL FOR PAPERS HRFEST 2026 International Conference on Humanoid Robotics, Innovation & Leadership ====================================================================== Date: November 05 - 07, 2026 Location: Universidad Nacional del Callao (UNAC) - Callao, Peru (Hybrid Event) Website: https://hrfest.org CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS & WHY SUBMIT ---------------------------------------------------------------------- * High-Impact Indexing: All accepted and presented papers will be submitted to the IEEE Xplore digital library, which is typically indexed by Scopus and Ei Compendex. * Hybrid Format: Offering both in-person and virtual presentation options to accommodate global researchers and industry professionals. * Global Networking: Hosted alongside the IEEE RAS Regional Manufacturing Workshop, connecting LATAM researchers with global industry leaders. ABOUT THE CONFERENCE ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The HRFEST 2026: International Conference on Humanoid Robotics, Innovation & Leadership is the premier Latin American forum that bridges the gap between advanced robotics research and industrial leadership. Hosted by the Universidad Nacional del Callao (UNAC) as the official academic and not-for-profit sponsor, with NFM Robotics acting as an industrial patron and logistical facilitator, this conference gathers top researchers, industry leaders, and innovators. HRFEST 2026 is technically co-sponsored by IEEE. Accepted and presented papers will be submitted for inclusion into the IEEE Xplore digital library, subject to meeting IEEE Xplore's scope and quality requirements. TECHNICAL TRACKS & TOPICS OF INTEREST ---------------------------------------------------------------------- We invite researchers, academics, and professionals to submit original, unpublished technical papers. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: * Track 1: Robotics & Adv. Manufacturing - Humanoid Robotics, Bipedalism & Legged Locomotion - Control Systems, Kinematics & Dynamics - Mechatronics, Soft Robotics & Smart Materials - Industrial Automation, Cobots & Swarm Robotics * Track 2: AI & Data Science - Machine Learning & Deep Learning - Generative AI & LLMs - Computer Vision, Pattern Recognition & NLP - Ethical AI & Explainable AI (XAI) * Track 3: Engineering Management - Tech, Innovation & R&D Management - Industry 4.0 & Digital Transformation - Agile Project Management - Tech Entrepreneurship & Startups * Track 4: Applied Technologies - Internet of Things (IoT) & Smart Cities - Biomedical Eng. & Healthcare Systems - Financial Engineering & FinTech - Renewable Energy Systems SUBMISSION GUIDELINES ---------------------------------------------------------------------- * Review Process: HRFEST 2026 enforces a strict Double-Blind Peer Review. * Submission Portal: All manuscripts must be submitted electronically via EasyChair at: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=hrfest2026 * Format & Length: All manuscripts must follow the standard double-column IEEE Conference template and should not exceed six (6) pages in PDF format. * Originality: Submissions must be original work not currently under review by any other conference or journal. * Camera-Ready Submissions: Final versions of accepted papers must be validated using IEEE PDF eXpress (Conference ID: 71784X). The PDF eXpress validation site will open on September 15, 2026. IMPORTANT DEADLINES ---------------------------------------------------------------------- * Full Paper Submission Deadline: July 05, 2026 * Notification of Acceptance: September 15, 2026 * Final Camera-Ready Submission: October 15, 2026 For more information regarding submissions, registration, and the IEEE RAS Regional Manufacturing Workshop, please visit our official website: https://hrfest.org We look forward to seeing you in Callao! ======================================================================

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[CFP] [meetings] AAAI 2026 Fall Symposium on “Unifying Representations for Robot Application Development” (UR-RAD)
by DAVID PORFIRIO 03 Aug '26

03 Aug '26

2ND CALL FOR PAPERS What: AAAI 2026 Fall Symposium on Unifying Representations for Robot Application Development (UR-RAD) When: November 5-7, 2026 Where: Arlington, VA Web: ur-rad.github.io<http://ur-rad.github.io> — Dear colleagues, We invite you to submit a paper and/or participate in the 4th AAAI Fall Symposium on Unifying Representations for Robot Application Development (UR-RAD). UR-RAD 2026 will be an in-person event. Capturing a desired task or interaction as a computational artifact (i.e., a representation) has long played a pivotal role in robotics. Many robotic subfields have traditionally employed a variety of different representational techniques, such as LTL, planning languages, social representations, natural language, and many more. These representations, however, lack cohesion in when and how they are applied. The 4th Symposium on Unifying Representations for Robot Application Development (UR-RAD) therefore aims to increase engagement between junior and senior researchers, elevate discussion between audiences and speakers, and provide unique avenues of interaction for all participants. Symposium Website: ur-rad.github.io<http://ur-rad.github.io> AAAI Fall Symposium Series Website: https://aaai.org/conference/fall-symposia/2026-fall-symposium-series-2/ ========================= Submission Topics of Interest ========================= - Representational trends - Natural language in robotics - Novel representations & uses - AI planning for robotics - Formal methods in robotics - Representations for robot learning - Representations for UI - Robot EUD and programming - Robot runtime/control environments - Opportunities for standardization - Frameworks (e.g., ROS or middleware) - Open-source & collaboration initiatives - Identifying representation requirements - Neurosymbolic representations ==================== Important Dates ==================== - Submission deadline: August 24, 2026 - Notification date: September 14, 2026 - Camera Ready Deadline: September 29, 2026 Authors are encouraged to submit earlier rather than later. Submissions should be anonymized for double-blind review. All papers will have the option to be archived in the AAAI Fall Symposium proceedings. The submission link is here: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=fss26 ==================== Submission Information ==================== We invite the following contributions, formatted using the AAAI-26 Author Kit<https://aaai.org/conference/aaai/aaai-26/submission-instructions/>: - Full Papers (5-8 pages): Novel research, artifact submissions, or strong works in progress. - Short Papers (2-4 pages): Positions, smaller artifacts, and early works in progress. The symposium will also offer mentoring connections for early career researchers. Paper authors and junior members of the community who opt in will have the opportunity for extensive interaction with mentors, who will also guide discussions about individual papers. If you intend to submit a paper, please email us at urrad.symposium(a)gmail.com<mailto:urrad.symposium@gmail.com>. Use the subject line, “[UR-RAD] Intent to Submit”, and include the following in the body of the message: (1) a tentative title, (2) a tentative author list, and (3) tentative keywords. This step is optional, but will aid in our planning for reviewers. Note that at least one author from each paper will be expected to review 2-3 UR-RAD papers themselves. =================== Organizing Committee =================== David Porfirio (George Mason University) Saad Elbeleidy (Peerbots) Laura M. Hiatt (Naval Research Laboratory) Cynthia Matuszek (University of Maryland, Baltimore County) Ross Mead (Semio) Andrew Schoen (Semio) Laura Stegner (George Washington University) Ruchen Wen (Colgate University) Contact urrad.symposium(a)gmail.com<mailto:urrad.symposium@gmail.com> for any questions!

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