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[CFP] HRFEST 2026: Int. Conf. on Humanoid Robotics (Callao, Peru / Hybrid).
by Nelson David M. 06 Aug '26

06 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We invite researchers, academics, and professionals to submit original, unpublished technical papers.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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[WORKSHOP] Submission Deadline for Workshop and Tutorial Proposals for IEEE Humanoids 2026 is August 3rd
by Andra Keay 01 Aug '26

01 Aug '26

Submission Deadline for Workshops and Tutorial Proposals for IEEE Humanoids 2026 is August 3rd! The 25th IEEE‑RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots will take place 6-9 December 2026, in Silicon Valley, California, bringing together the world’s leading researchers, engineers, and industry innovators in humanoid and human-centered robotics. Call for Workshops and Tutorials: https://2026.ieee-humanoids.org/call-for-workshops-and-tutorials/ We invite proposals for half-day or full-day workshops and tutorials to be held during Humanoids 2026. These sessions are aimed at exploring the frontiers of recent or emerging topics related to humanoid robotics, mirroring the cutting-edge scope detailed in the conference’s Call for Papers. All workshops and tutorials will run on the second day of the conference: Monday, 7 December 2026. Important Deadlines: Workshop/Tutorial Proposal Deadline: 3 August 2026 Notification of Workshop/Tutorial Acceptance/Rejection: 28 September 2026 Conference Day 2 (Workshops & Tutorials): 7 December 2026 Andra Keay : *andrakeay(a)gmail.com <andrakeay(a)gmail.com>* Ross Mead : ross(a)semio.com *General Chairs IEEE Humanoids 2026 : https://2026.ieee-humanoids.org/ <https://2026.ieee-humanoids.org/>* Dec 6th - 9th at Santa Clara Convention Center, California

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[CFP] Final Call for Workshops & Tutorials: Humanoids 2026 Conference
by Ross Mead 28 Jul '26

28 Jul '26

FINAL CALL FOR WORKSHOPS & TUTORIALS: - What: 2026 IEEE RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots - When: December 6-9, 2026 - Where: Santa Clara, California, USA - Web: https://2026.ieee-humanoids.org — IMPORTANT DATES: - Aug. 3, 2026: Workshop/tutorial proposal deadline - Sep. 28, 2026: Notification of workshop/tutorial acceptance/rejection - Dec. 7, 2026: Humanoids 2026 workshops/tutorials — Dear colleagues, We are very pleased to invite you to contribute proposals for half-day or full-day workshops/tutorials to the 2026 IEEE RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots to be held December 6-9, 2026 in Santa Clara, California, USA. WORKSHOPS & TUTORIALS: The workshop and tutorial sessions are aimed at exploring the frontiers of recent or emerging topics related to humanoid robotics, with relevant topics detailed below. We encourage workshops and tutorials that will promote exchanges and interactions between presenters and participants. Proposals with a diverse set of speakers, including a balance between (i) junior and senior presenters, (ii) genders, (iii) geographic location, (iv) race and ethnicity, and (v) industry and academia, will be preferred. OVERVIEW: Humanoids 2026 aims at bringing together top researchers from humanoid robotics and related disciplines with leading companies in the field. In light of a year of rapidly evolving humanoid technologies with several new platforms coming onto the market and bringing us closer to a wider real-world deployment. Our community envisions innovative areas in humanoid robotics that lie at the intersection of general-purpose physical, cognitive, and motor capabilities, while also considering the scientific understanding of interactions with humanoid and anthropomorphic systems. SCHEDULE: The conference will be organized as a 4-day event opening on December 6th (Sunday) with public panels, seminars, and hackathons, followed by workshops and tutorials on December 7th (Monday), followed by 2 days December 8th-9th (Tuesday-Wednesday) for the main conference with plenaries, keynotes, oral and interactive sessions, and industry events. A centrally located exhibition will feature the latest humanoid technology from both industry and academia. TOPICS: We invite workshops/tutorials in all areas related to humanoid robotics, including, but not limited to: - Human biomechanics and motor control, human body and behavior modeling - Bionic / human-inspired design principles for humanoids - Human-inspired robot control - Whole-body dynamics and control - Optimization, optimal control, and model predictive control methods - Learning methods for humanoid robots - Robot modeling for locomotion and/or manipulation - Exoskeleton / wearable robot design and control - Prosthesis design and control - Physical and social human-humanoid interaction - Dynamic legged locomotion (bipeds, quadrupeds, etc.) - Loco-manipulation, legged manipulation - Dual arm dexterous manipulation - Design, control, and application of multi-finger hands - Stability and robustness of humanoid and legged robots and humans - Simulation and physics-based animations from computer graphics - Humanoid heads and faces, geminoids - Novel materials, mechanisms, and actuators for humanoids - Perception for humanoids - Human-centered robotic studies and applications - Neuro-robotics and brain-robot interfaces for humanoids and humans - Real-world applications for humanoid robots (industry, healthcare, home, space, disaster response) - Benchmarks, performance indicators for humanoid robots - Ethical and social challenges of humanoid robot deployment - Long-term deployment of humanoid, bipedal, or dual arm manipulation robots EXHIBITION: Industry leaders are eager to see your organization’s latest developments, connect, learn, and collaborate. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a strong, in-person impression. For more information contact Hall-Erickson, Inc: humanoids(a)heiexpo.com <HUMANOIDS(a)heiexpo.com> MORE INFORMATION: For more information, please visit the conference contributions webpage ( https://2026.ieee-humanoids.org/call-for-workshops-and-tutorials) or contact the Workshop Chairs: Enrico Mingo Hoffman, Yan Gu, and Rafael Cisneros-Limón (humanoids2026-wt(a)ieee.org). We look forward to your contributions to Humanoids 2026! — The Humanoids 2026 General Chairs: - Andra Keay (Silicon Valley Robotics) - Ross Mead (Semio)

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[CFP] [UPDATED] Humanoids 2026 Conference
by Ross Mead 25 Jul '26

25 Jul '26

Regarding inquiries about paper submission deadline extensions… The paper submission deadline for Humanoids 2026 remains Friday, July 24, 2026 AoE, and no new submissions will be accepted after this date. However, due to many requests, authors who submit a paper by the original deadline (July 24th, 2026, AoE) will be able to upload updated versions of their manuscripts until Monday, July 27, 2026 AoE. Please note that this update window applies only to papers already submitted by the original deadline -- it is not a deadline “extension”. — UPDATED CALL FOR PAPERS: - What: 2026 IEEE RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots (Humanoids 2026) - When: December 6-9, 2026 - Where: Santa Clara, California, USA - Web: https://2026.ieee-humanoids.org — IMPORTANT DATES: - Jul. 24, 2026: Paper submission deadline (may be updated through Jul. 27, 2026) - Jul. 27, 2026: Supplementary video deadline (optional) - Oct. 6, 2026: Notification of paper acceptance/rejection - Oct. 16, 2026: Early-bird registration deadline - Oct. 26, 2026: Camera-ready paper deadline - Dec. 6-9, 2026: Humanoids 2026 conference — Dear colleagues, We are very pleased to invite you to contribute to the 2026 IEEE RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots (Humanoids 2026) to be held in Santa Clara, California, USA, from December 6 through December 9, 2026. OVERVIEW: Humanoids 2026 aims at bringing together top researchers from humanoid robotics and related disciplines with leading companies in the field. In light of a year of rapidly evolving humanoid technologies with several new platforms coming onto the market and bringing us closer to a wider real-world deployment. Our community envisions innovative areas in humanoid robotics that lie at the intersection of general-purpose physical, cognitive, and motor capabilities, while also considering the scientific understanding of interactions with humanoid and anthropomorphic systems. FORMAT: The conference will be organized as a 4-day event opening on December 6th (Sunday) with public panels, seminars, and hackathons, followed by workshops and tutorials on December 7th (Monday), followed by 2 days December 8th-9th (Tuesday-Wednesday) for the main conference with plenaries, keynotes, oral and interactive sessions, and industry events. A centrally located exhibition will feature the latest humanoid technology from both industry and academia. TOPICS: We invite papers in all areas related to humanoid robotics, including, but not limited to: - Human biomechanics and motor control, human body and behavior modeling - Bionic / human-inspired design principles for humanoids - Human-inspired robot control - Whole-body dynamics and control - Optimization, optimal control, and model predictive control methods - Learning methods for humanoid robots - Robot modeling for locomotion and/or manipulation - Exoskeleton / wearable robot design and control - Prosthesis design and control - Physical and social human-humanoid interaction - Dynamic legged locomotion (bipeds, quadrupeds, etc.) - Loco-manipulation, legged manipulation - Dual arm dexterous manipulation - Design, control, and application of multi-finger hands - Stability and robustness of humanoid and legged robots and humans - Simulation and physics-based animations from computer graphics - Humanoid heads and faces, geminoids - Novel materials, mechanisms, and actuators for humanoids - Perception for humanoids - Human-centered robotic studies and applications - Neuro-robotics and brain-robot interfaces for humanoids and humans - Real-world applications for humanoid robots (industry, healthcare, home, space, disaster response) - Benchmarks, performance indicators for humanoid robots - Ethical and social challenges of humanoid robot deployment - Long-term deployment of humanoid, bipedal, or dual arm manipulation robots PAPERS: The paper submission deadline is July 24th, 2026, Anywhere on Earth (AOE). The maximum paper length is 8 pages, including references; additional pages are not permitted. Papers must be submitted in a PDF format; the maximum paper PDF file size is 6 MB. Papers can be submitted via PaperPlaza: https://ras.papercept.net/conferences/scripts/start.pl SUPPLEMENTARY VIDEOS: Each paper can be accompanied by one (1) optional supplementary video. You may upload or re-upload this attachment up to three (3) days after the paper submission deadline (i.e. by July 27th, 2026, AOE). Videos must be submitted in an MP4, MPG, or MPEG format; the maximum video file size is 20 MB. PAPER PRESENTATIONS: Accepted papers will be presented either in single-track oral sessions or in interactive poster sessions. All accepted papers will appear in the proceedings of the conference and on IEEE Xplore without distinction. EXHIBITION: Industry leaders are eager to see your organization’s latest developments, connect, learn, and collaborate. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a strong, in-person impression. For more information contact Hall-Erickson, Inc: humanoids(a)heiexpo.com <HUMANOIDS(a)heiexpo.com> MORE INFORMATION: For more information, please visit the conference contributions webpage (https://2026.ieee-humanoids.org/call-for-papers) or contact the Program Chairs: Luis Sentis, Serena Ivaldi, and Gentiane Venture (humanoids2026-tc(a)ieee.org). We look forward to your contributions to Humanoids 2026! — The Humanoids 2026 General Chairs: - Andra Keay (Silicon Valley Robotics) - Ross Mead (Semio)

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RoboCup 2026 Wrap-Up
by Johannes Kummert 21 Jul '26

21 Jul '26

Hello everybody, With RoboCup 2026 in the rearview mirror I'd like to look back at all the performances and collect feedback so we can keep improving and make RoboCup 2027 in Nuremberg a great experience for everyone. To start, at this year's RoboCup it really felt like one big @Home community. I think we are at our best when we are competitive, care about the results and our robot's performances, and get excited for every single point, while not forgetting that a big part of RoboCup is sharing our progress, helping others, and being considerate. My feeling is that this year we found a great balance and I want to thank all of you for making that possible. For now, you can still find all the results on this page: https://johaq.github.io/robocup-home-redesign/competition?id=rc2026&from=hi… Hopefully, we can soon transition to the usual @Home domain. You can also find some statistics about the competition here: https://johaq.github.io/robocup-home-redesign/stats.html If you are interested in something more specific or would like data on something that is not displayed here, let me know and I'll see if we have that data collected. I would also like to remind you that as we transition the website I want to have as much of the historic RoboCup @Home data intact as possible along with the correct team information. I have already received some feedback which I will add shortly. But I am still missing: -Participation data for RoboCup before 2013 -Participation and results for any Mexican Opens -Participation and results for German Open before 2014 -Participation and results for Japan Open before 2018 If you have info on these, please let me know. We also created a form for feedback this year: https://forms.gle/7Bj4Zj3qtpEvPd96A I really encourage you to take some time and fill out this form. This also applies to teams that did not participate in RoboCup this year. If you participated in one of the local opens you can still give us feedback on the tests and if you have not competed this year you can still give us general feedback. In the TC we are always looking to make more informed changes to the rules but it is just not possible to have every team perspective be heard in every meeting. We are also trying to make the process and discussions in the TC transparent to everyone. Everybody is invited to participate and give feedback on any issues and pull requests in the official rulebook repo: https://github.com/RoboCupAtHome/RuleBook We also set up a site: https://adobe.ly/4pGx3tp I think it would be great if you could upload some of your photos and videos from the event to share with everyone. I know that soon, if you haven't already, you will start to tinker with your robot again. I wish you success in improving your robot in the upcoming year and I hope to see all of you put on even better performances next year. I would also like to take this opportunity to encourage each of you to use the contacts you made this year. Maybe have your team visit another team at their university, invite teams to your lab, visit people, ask for internships, find co-authors for your papers, find advisors for your thesis, meet up at conferences. The community exists all year round and not just for one week. Best Johannes

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[CFP] Humanoids 2026 Conference
by Ross Mead 16 Jul '26

16 Jul '26

FINAL CALL FOR PAPERS: - What: 2026 IEEE RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots (Humanoids 2026) - When: December 6-9, 2026 - Where: Santa Clara, California, USA - Web: https://2026.ieee-humanoids.org — IMPORTANT DATES: - Jul. 24, 2026: Paper submission deadline - Jul. 27, 2026: Supplementary video deadline (optional) - Oct. 6, 2026: Notification of paper acceptance/rejection - Oct. 16, 2026: Early-bird registration deadline - Oct. 26, 2026: Camera-ready paper deadline - Dec. 6-9, 2026: Humanoids 2026 conference — Dear colleagues, We are very pleased to invite you to contribute to the 2026 IEEE RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots (Humanoids 2026) to be held in Santa Clara, California, USA, from December 6 through December 9, 2026. OVERVIEW: Humanoids 2026 aims at bringing together top researchers from humanoid robotics and related disciplines with leading companies in the field. In light of a year of rapidly evolving humanoid technologies with several new platforms coming onto the market and bringing us closer to a wider real-world deployment. Our community envisions innovative areas in humanoid robotics that lie at the intersection of general-purpose physical, cognitive, and motor capabilities, while also considering the scientific understanding of interactions with humanoid and anthropomorphic systems. FORMAT: The conference will be organized as a 4-day event opening on December 6th (Sunday) with public panels, seminars, and hackathons, followed by workshops and tutorials on December 7th (Monday), followed by 2 days December 8th-9th (Tuesday-Wednesday) for the main conference with plenaries, keynotes, oral and interactive sessions, and industry events. A centrally located exhibition will feature the latest humanoid technology from both industry and academia. TOPICS: We invite papers in all areas related to humanoid robotics, including, but not limited to: - Human biomechanics and motor control, human body and behavior modeling - Bionic / human-inspired design principles for humanoids - Human-inspired robot control - Whole-body dynamics and control - Optimization, optimal control, and model predictive control methods - Learning methods for humanoid robots - Robot modeling for locomotion and/or manipulation - Exoskeleton / wearable robot design and control - Prosthesis design and control - Physical and social human-humanoid interaction - Dynamic legged locomotion (bipeds, quadrupeds, etc.) - Loco-manipulation, legged manipulation - Dual arm dexterous manipulation - Design, control, and application of multi-finger hands - Stability and robustness of humanoid and legged robots and humans - Simulation and physics-based animations from computer graphics - Humanoid heads and faces, geminoids - Novel materials, mechanisms, and actuators for humanoids - Perception for humanoids - Human-centered robotic studies and applications - Neuro-robotics and brain-robot interfaces for humanoids and humans - Real-world applications for humanoid robots (industry, healthcare, home, space, disaster response) - Benchmarks, performance indicators for humanoid robots - Ethical and social challenges of humanoid robot deployment - Long-term deployment of humanoid, bipedal, or dual arm manipulation robots PAPERS: The paper submission deadline is July 24th, 2026, Anywhere on Earth (AOE). The maximum paper length is 8 pages, including references; additional pages are not permitted. Papers must be submitted in a PDF format; the maximum paper PDF file size is 6 MB. Papers can be submitted via PaperPlaza: https://ras.papercept.net/conferences/scripts/start.pl SUPPLEMENTARY VIDEOS: Each paper can be accompanied by one (1) optional supplementary video. You may upload or re-upload this attachment up to three (3) days after the paper submission deadline (i.e. by July 27th, 2026, AOE). Videos must be submitted in an MP4, MPG, or MPEG format; the maximum video file size is 20 MB. PAPER PRESENTATIONS: Accepted papers will be presented either in single-track oral sessions or in interactive poster sessions. All accepted papers will appear in the proceedings of the conference and on IEEE Xplore without distinction. EXHIBITION: Industry leaders are eager to see your organization’s latest developments, connect, learn, and collaborate. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a strong, in-person impression. For more information contact Hall-Erickson, Inc: humanoids(a)heiexpo.com <HUMANOIDS(a)heiexpo.com> MORE INFORMATION: For more information, please visit the conference contributions webpage (https://2026.ieee-humanoids.org/call-for-papers) or contact the Program Chairs: Luis Sentis, Serena Ivaldi, and Gentiane Venture (humanoids2026-tc(a)ieee.org). We look forward to your contributions to Humanoids 2026! — The Humanoids 2026 General Chairs: - Andra Keay (Silicon Valley Robotics) - Ross Mead (Semio)

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Extended Submission Deadline – IEEE ICA-ACCA 2026
by Conferencia ICA-ACCA 2026 14 Jul '26

14 Jul '26

IEEE ICA-ACCA 2026 International Conference on Automation (ICA) XXVII Congreso de la Asociación Chilena de Control Automático (ACCA) December 9-11, Universidad del Bío-Bío, Concepción, Chile Dear Colleagues, The Organizing Committee is delighted to announce the IEEE ICA-ACCA 2026 –International Conference on Automation (ICA) and the XXVII Congreso de la Asociación Chilena de Control Automático (ACCA), to be held in Concepción, Chile, on December 9–11, 2026. We are pleased to invite you to submit your contributions. Find the Call for Papers at this link: Call for Papers link <https://ieee-ica-acca-2026.ubiobio.cl/#paper-submission> The important deadlines are: Extended submission deadline: July 31, 2026 Notification of acceptance: September 30, 2026 Early registration: October 10, 2026 Camera-ready submission: October 20, 2026 Please note that accepted papers must be registered to be included in the final program. We look forward to welcoming you to Concepción in *December 2026*. IEEE ICA-ACCA 2026 Organizing Committee.

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[CFP] [meetings] AAAI 2026 Fall Symposium on “Unifying Representations for Robot Application Development” (UR-RAD)
by DAVID PORFIRIO 10 Jul '26

10 Jul '26

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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[CFP] Call for Workshops & Tutorials: Humanoids 2026 Conference
by Ross Mead 30 Jun '26

30 Jun '26

CALL FOR WORKSHOPS & TUTORIALS: - What: 2026 IEEE RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots - When: December 6-9, 2026 - Where: Santa Clara, California, USA - Web: https://2026.ieee-humanoids.org — IMPORTANT DATES: - Aug. 3, 2026: Workshop/tutorial proposal deadline - Sep. 28, 2026: Notification of workshop/tutorial acceptance/rejection - Dec. 7, 2026: Humanoids 2026 workshops/tutorials — Dear colleagues, We are very pleased to invite you to contribute proposals for half-day or full-day workshops/tutorials to the 2026 IEEE RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots to be held December 6-9, 2026 in Santa Clara, California, USA. WORKSHOPS & TUTORIALS: The workshop and tutorial sessions are aimed at exploring the frontiers of recent or emerging topics related to humanoid robotics, with relevant topics detailed below. We encourage workshops and tutorials that will promote exchanges and interactions between presenters and participants. Proposals with a diverse set of speakers, including a balance between (i) junior and senior presenters, (ii) genders, (iii) geographic location, (iv) race and ethnicity, and (v) industry and academia, will be preferred. OVERVIEW: Humanoids 2026 aims at bringing together top researchers from humanoid robotics and related disciplines with leading companies in the field. In light of a year of rapidly evolving humanoid technologies with several new platforms coming onto the market and bringing us closer to a wider real-world deployment. Our community envisions innovative areas in humanoid robotics that lie at the intersection of general-purpose physical, cognitive, and motor capabilities, while also considering the scientific understanding of interactions with humanoid and anthropomorphic systems. SCHEDULE: The conference will be organized as a 4-day event opening on December 6th (Sunday) with public panels, seminars, and hackathons, followed by workshops and tutorials on December 7th (Monday), followed by 2 days December 8th-9th (Tuesday-Wednesday) for the main conference with plenaries, keynotes, oral and interactive sessions, and industry events. A centrally located exhibition will feature the latest humanoid technology from both industry and academia. TOPICS: We invite workshops/tutorials in all areas related to humanoid robotics, including, but not limited to: - Human biomechanics and motor control, human body and behavior modeling - Bionic / human-inspired design principles for humanoids - Human-inspired robot control - Whole-body dynamics and control - Optimization, optimal control, and model predictive control methods - Learning methods for humanoid robots - Robot modeling for locomotion and/or manipulation - Exoskeleton / wearable robot design and control - Prosthesis design and control - Physical and social human-humanoid interaction - Dynamic legged locomotion (bipeds, quadrupeds, etc.) - Loco-manipulation, legged manipulation - Dual arm dexterous manipulation - Design, control, and application of multi-finger hands - Stability and robustness of humanoid and legged robots and humans - Simulation and physics-based animations from computer graphics - Humanoid heads and faces, geminoids - Novel materials, mechanisms, and actuators for humanoids - Perception for humanoids - Human-centered robotic studies and applications - Neuro-robotics and brain-robot interfaces for humanoids and humans - Real-world applications for humanoid robots (industry, healthcare, home, space, disaster response) - Benchmarks, performance indicators for humanoid robots - Ethical and social challenges of humanoid robot deployment - Long-term deployment of humanoid, bipedal, or dual arm manipulation robots EXHIBITION: Industry leaders are eager to see your organization’s latest developments, connect, learn, and collaborate. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a strong, in-person impression. For more information contact Hall-Erickson, Inc: humanoids(a)heiexpo.com <HUMANOIDS(a)heiexpo.com> MORE INFORMATION: For more information, please visit the conference contributions webpage ( https://2026.ieee-humanoids.org/call-for-workshops-and-tutorials) or contact the Workshop Chairs: Enrico Mingo Hoffman, Yan Gu, and Rafael Cisneros-Limón (humanoids2026-wt(a)ieee.org). We look forward to your contributions to Humanoids 2026! — The Humanoids 2026 General Chairs: - Andra Keay (Silicon Valley Robotics) - Ross Mead (Semio)

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[CFP] Humanoids 2026 Conference
by Ross Mead 27 Jun '26

27 Jun '26

CALL FOR PAPERS: - What: 2026 IEEE RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots (Humanoids 2026) - When: December 6-9, 2026 - Where: Santa Clara, California, USA - Web: https://2026.ieee-humanoids.org — IMPORTANT DATES: - Jul. 24, 2026: Paper submission deadline - Jul. 27, 2026: Supplementary video deadline (optional) - Oct. 6, 2026: Notification of paper acceptance/rejection - Oct. 16, 2026: Early-bird registration deadline - Oct. 26, 2026: Camera-ready paper deadline - Dec. 6-9, 2026: Humanoids 2026 conference — Dear colleagues, We are very pleased to invite you to contribute to the 2026 IEEE RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots (Humanoids 2026) to be held in Santa Clara, California, USA, from December 6 through December 9, 2026. OVERVIEW: Humanoids 2026 aims at bringing together top researchers from humanoid robotics and related disciplines with leading companies in the field. In light of a year of rapidly evolving humanoid technologies with several new platforms coming onto the market and bringing us closer to a wider real-world deployment. Our community envisions innovative areas in humanoid robotics that lie at the intersection of general-purpose physical, cognitive, and motor capabilities, while also considering the scientific understanding of interactions with humanoid and anthropomorphic systems. FORMAT: The conference will be organized as a 4-day event opening on December 6th (Sunday) with public panels, seminars, and hackathons, followed by workshops and tutorials on December 7th (Monday), followed by 2 days December 8th-9th (Tuesday-Wednesday) for the main conference with plenaries, keynotes, oral and interactive sessions, and industry events. A centrally located exhibition will feature the latest humanoid technology from both industry and academia. TOPICS: We invite papers in all areas related to humanoid robotics, including, but not limited to: - Human biomechanics and motor control, human body and behavior modeling - Bionic / human-inspired design principles for humanoids - Human-inspired robot control - Whole-body dynamics and control - Optimization, optimal control, and model predictive control methods - Learning methods for humanoid robots - Robot modeling for locomotion and/or manipulation - Exoskeleton / wearable robot design and control - Prosthesis design and control - Physical and social human-humanoid interaction - Dynamic legged locomotion (bipeds, quadrupeds, etc.) - Loco-manipulation, legged manipulation - Dual arm dexterous manipulation - Design, control, and application of multi-finger hands - Stability and robustness of humanoid and legged robots and humans - Simulation and physics-based animations from computer graphics - Humanoid heads and faces, geminoids - Novel materials, mechanisms, and actuators for humanoids - Perception for humanoids - Human-centered robotic studies and applications - Neuro-robotics and brain-robot interfaces for humanoids and humans - Real-world applications for humanoid robots (industry, healthcare, home, space, disaster response) - Benchmarks, performance indicators for humanoid robots - Ethical and social challenges of humanoid robot deployment - Long-term deployment of humanoid, bipedal, or dual arm manipulation robots PAPERS: The paper submission deadline is July 24th, 2026, Anywhere on Earth (AOE). The maximum paper length is 8 pages, including references; additional pages are not permitted. Papers must be submitted in a PDF format; the maximum paper PDF file size is 6 MB. Papers can be submitted via PaperPlaza: https://ras.papercept.net/conferences/scripts/start.pl SUPPLEMENTARY VIDEOS: Each paper can be accompanied by one (1) optional supplementary video. You may upload or re-upload this attachment up to three (3) days after the paper submission deadline (i.e. by July 27th, 2026, AOE). Videos must be submitted in an MP4, MPG, or MPEG format; the maximum video file size is 20 MB. PAPER PRESENTATIONS: Accepted papers will be presented either in single-track oral sessions or in interactive poster sessions. All accepted papers will appear in the proceedings of the conference and on IEEE Xplore without distinction. EXHIBITION: Industry leaders are eager to see your organization’s latest developments, connect, learn, and collaborate. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a strong, in-person impression. For more information contact Hall-Erickson, Inc: humanoids(a)heiexpo.com <HUMANOIDS(a)heiexpo.com> MORE INFORMATION: For more information, please visit the conference contributions webpage (https://2026.ieee-humanoids.org/call-for-papers) or contact the Program Chairs: Luis Sentis, Serena Ivaldi, and Gentiane Venture (humanoids2026-tc(a)ieee.org). We look forward to your contributions to Humanoids 2026! — The Humanoids 2026 General Chairs: - Andra Keay (Silicon Valley Robotics) - Ross Mead (Semio)

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Quori Virtual Community Meeting
by Ross Mead 19 Jun '26

19 Jun '26

Hello colleagues! On Wednesday, June 24th, 11am-1pm PDT (GMT-7), we are hosting a virtual/remote meeting for HRI and general robotics researchers interested in the development status of the Quori robot platform. All are welcome! Quori is an NSF-funded, not-for-profit, open-everything, modular, social robot platform for the robotics research community (https://quori.org). At this virtual meeting, we will provide Quori development updates, and outline plans for cost, timeline, and distribution of Quori units. To attend the meeting or to simply indicate your interest in the Quori robot platform, please RSVP to the Google Form HERE <https://forms.gle/fAGrd7MED31vwyKg9>, and we will get back to you with a meeting invite. You are encouraged to forward this to anyone you think might be interested in Quori. Please let us know if you have any questions or comments. Thanks and we hope to see you at the Quori virtual community meeting! -- 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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[jobs] One full-time PhD position in Interpretable and Experience-Driven Learning for Collaborative Robots @Chalmers
by Karinne Ramirez-Amaro 28 May '26

28 May '26

Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce one PhD research position at the Chalmers Institute of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden. This position is part of the project MILE-Cobots: Multidimensional Interpretable Learning for Experience-Driven Collaborative Robots, funded by the Swedish Research Council (Vetenskapsrådet). Join our multidisciplinary team to take collaborative robots the extra MILE by developing interpretable, experience-driven AI that helps robots learn, adapt, and collaborate safely with people. More information about the position: https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/work-with-us/vacancies/?rmpage=jo… **Application deadline: June 30, 2026** Please, do not hesitate to contact me for further information. Best regards, Karinne --------------------- Karinne Ramirez Amaro Associate Professor Chalmers University of Technology Department of Electrical Engineering Systems and Control Division SE-412 96 Göteborg, Sweden IEEE-RAS Vice Presidents of the Conference Activity Board (CAB) E-mail:karinne@chalmers.se Website: https://sites.google.com/view/craft-laboratory/home Office Room: Edit, 5437 Office telephone: +46-31-772-1074 www.chalmers.se<http://www.chalmers.se>

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[CFP] Call for Workshops & Tutorials: Humanoids 2026 Conference
by Ross Mead 08 May '26

08 May '26

CALL FOR WORKSHOPS & TUTORIALS: - What: 2026 IEEE RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots - When: December 6-9, 2026 - Where: Santa Clara, California, USA - Web: https://2026.ieee-humanoids.org — IMPORTANT DATES: - Aug. 3, 2026: Workshop/tutorial proposal deadline - Sep. 28, 2026: Notification of workshop/tutorial acceptance/rejection - Dec. 7, 2026: Humanoids 2026 workshops/tutorials — Dear colleagues, We are very pleased to invite you to contribute proposals for half-day or full-day workshops/tutorials to the 2026 IEEE RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots to be held December 6-9, 2026 in Santa Clara, California, USA. WORKSHOPS & TUTORIALS: The workshop and tutorial sessions are aimed at exploring the frontiers of recent or emerging topics related to humanoid robotics, with relevant topics detailed below. We encourage workshops and tutorials that will promote exchanges and interactions between presenters and participants. Proposals with a diverse set of speakers, including a balance between (i) junior and senior presenters, (ii) genders, (iii) geographic location, (iv) race and ethnicity, and (v) industry and academia, will be preferred. OVERVIEW: Humanoids 2026 aims at bringing together top researchers from humanoid robotics and related disciplines with leading companies in the field. In light of a year of rapidly evolving humanoid technologies with several new platforms coming onto the market and bringing us closer to a wider real-world deployment. Our community envisions innovative areas in humanoid robotics that lie at the intersection of general-purpose physical, cognitive, and motor capabilities, while also considering the scientific understanding of interactions with humanoid and anthropomorphic systems. SCHEDULE: The conference will be organized as a 4-day event opening on December 6th (Sunday) with public panels, seminars, and hackathons, followed by workshops and tutorials on December 7th (Monday), followed by 2 days December 8th-9th (Tuesday-Wednesday) for the main conference with plenaries, keynotes, oral and interactive sessions, and industry events. A centrally located exhibition will feature the latest humanoid technology from both industry and academia. TOPICS: We invite workshops/tutorials in all areas related to humanoid robotics, including, but not limited to: - Human biomechanics and motor control, human body and behavior modeling - Bionic / human-inspired design principles for humanoids - Human-inspired robot control - Whole-body dynamics and control - Optimization, optimal control, and model predictive control methods - Learning methods for humanoid robots - Robot modeling for locomotion and/or manipulation - Exoskeleton / wearable robot design and control - Prosthesis design and control - Physical and social human-humanoid interaction - Dynamic legged locomotion (bipeds, quadrupeds, etc.) - Loco-manipulation, legged manipulation - Dual arm dexterous manipulation - Design, control, and application of multi-finger hands - Stability and robustness of humanoid and legged robots and humans - Simulation and physics-based animations from computer graphics - Humanoid heads and faces, geminoids - Novel materials, mechanisms, and actuators for humanoids - Perception for humanoids - Human-centered robotic studies and applications - Neuro-robotics and brain-robot interfaces for humanoids and humans - Real-world applications for humanoid robots (industry, healthcare, home, space, disaster response) - Benchmarks, performance indicators for humanoid robots - Ethical and social challenges of humanoid robot deployment - Long-term deployment of humanoid, bipedal, or dual arm manipulation robots EXHIBITION: Industry leaders are eager to see your organization’s latest developments, connect, learn, and collaborate. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a strong, in-person impression. For more information contact Hall-Erickson, Inc: humanoids(a)heiexpo.com <HUMANOIDS(a)heiexpo.com> MORE INFORMATION: For more information, please visit the conference contributions webpage ( https://2026.ieee-humanoids.org/call-for-workshops-and-tutorials) or contact the Workshop Chairs: Enrico Mingo Hoffman, Yan Gu, and Rafael Cisneros-Limón (humanoids2026-wt(a)ieee.org). We look forward to your contributions to Humanoids 2026! — The Humanoids 2026 General Chairs: - Andra Keay (Silicon Valley Robotics) - Ross Mead (Semio)

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[CFP] Humanoids 2026 Conference
by Ross Mead 25 Apr '26

25 Apr '26

CALL FOR PAPERS: - What: 2026 IEEE RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots - When: December 6-9, 2026 - Where: Santa Clara, California, USA - Web: https://2026.ieee-humanoids.org — IMPORTANT DATES: - Jul. 24, 2026: Paper submission deadline - Jul. 27, 2026: Supplementary video deadline (optional) - Oct. 6, 2026: Notification of paper acceptance/rejection - Oct. 16, 2026: Early-bird registration deadline - Oct. 26, 2026: Camera-ready paper deadline - Dec. 6-9, 2026: Humanoids 2026 conference — Dear colleagues, We are very pleased to invite you to contribute to the 2026 IEEE RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots to be held in Santa Clara, California, USA, from December 6 through December 9, 2026 OVERVIEW: Humanoids 2026 aims at bringing together top researchers from humanoid robotics and related disciplines with leading companies in the field. In light of a year of rapidly evolving humanoid technologies with several new platforms coming onto the market and bringing us closer to a wider real-world deployment. Our community envisions innovative areas in humanoid robotics that lie at the intersection of general-purpose physical, cognitive, and motor capabilities, while also considering the scientific understanding of interactions with humanoid and anthropomorphic systems. FORMAT: The conference will be organized as a 4-day event opening on December 6th (Sunday) with public panels, seminars, and hackathons, followed by workshops and tutorials on December 7th (Monday), followed by 2 days December 8th-9th (Tuesday-Wednesday) for the main conference with plenaries, keynotes, oral and interactive sessions, and industry events. A centrally located exhibition will feature the latest humanoid technology from both industry and academia. TOPICS: We invite papers in all areas related to humanoid robotics, including, but not limited to: - Human biomechanics and motor control, human body and behavior modeling - Bionic / human-inspired design principles for humanoids - Human-inspired robot control - Whole-body dynamics and control - Optimization, optimal control, and model predictive control methods - Learning methods for humanoid robots - Robot modeling for locomotion and/or manipulation - Exoskeleton / wearable robot design and control - Prosthesis design and control - Physical and social human-humanoid interaction - Dynamic legged locomotion (bipeds, quadrupeds, etc.) - Loco-manipulation, legged manipulation - Dual arm dexterous manipulation - Design, control, and application of multi-finger hands - Stability and robustness of humanoid and legged robots and humans - Simulation and physics-based animations from computer graphics - Humanoid heads and faces, geminoids - Novel materials, mechanisms, and actuators for humanoids - Perception for humanoids - Human-centered robotic studies and applications - Neuro-robotics and brain-robot interfaces for humanoids and humans - Real-world applications for humanoid robots (industry, healthcare, home, space, disaster response) - Benchmarks, performance indicators for humanoid robots - Ethical and social challenges of humanoid robot deployment - Long-term deployment of humanoid, bipedal, or dual arm manipulation robots PAPERS: The paper submission deadline is July 24th, 2026, Anywhere on Earth (AOE). The maximum paper length is 8 pages, including references; additional pages are not permitted. Papers must be submitted in a PDF format; the maximum paper PDF file size is 6 MB. Papers can be submitted via PaperPlaza: https://ras.papercept.net/conferences/scripts/start.pl SUPPLEMENTARY VIDEOS: Each paper can be accompanied by one (1) optional supplementary video. You may upload or re-upload this attachment up to three (3) days after the paper submission deadline (i.e. by July 27th, 2026, AOE). Videos must be submitted in an MP4, MPG, or MPEG format; the maximum video file size is 20 MB. PAPER PRESENTATIONS: Accepted papers will be presented either in single-track oral sessions or in interactive poster sessions. All accepted papers will appear in the proceedings of the conference and on IEEE Xplore without distinction. MORE INFORMATION: For more information, please visit the conference contributions webpage (https://2026.ieee-humanoids.org/call-for-papers) or contact the Program Chairs: Luis Sentis, Serena Ivaldi, and Gentiane Venture (humanoids2026-tc(a)ieee.org). We look forward to your contributions to Humanoids 2026! — The Humanoids 2026 General Chairs: - Andra Keay (Silicon Valley Robotics) - Ross Mead (Semio)

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[CFP] HRFEST 2026: Int. Conf. on Humanoid Robotics (Callao, Peru / Hybrid)
by Nelson David Munoz Ceballos 20 Apr '26

20 Apr '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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IEEE ICA-ACCA 2026 – Call for Papers
by Conferencia ICA-ACCA 2026 16 Apr '26

16 Apr '26

IEEE ICA-ACCA 2026 International Conference on Automation (ICA) XXVII Congreso de la Asociación Chilena de Control Automático (ACCA) December 9-11, Universidad del Bío-Bío, Concepción, Chile Dear Colleagues, The Organizing Committee is delighted to announce the IEEE ICA-ACCA 2026 –International Conference on Automation (ICA) and the XXVII Congreso de la Asociación Chilena de Control Automático (ACCA), to be held in Concepción, Chile, on December 9–11, 2026. We are pleased to invite you to submit your contributions. Find the Call for Papers at this link: Call for Papers link <https://ieee-ica-acca-2026.ubiobio.cl/#paper-submission> The important deadlines are: Submission deadline: 30 June 2026 Notification of acceptance: 30 September 2026 Early registration: 10 October 2026 Camera-ready submission: 20 October 2026 Please note that accepted papers must be registered to be included in the final program. We look forward to welcoming you to Concepción in *December 2026*. IEEE ICA-ACCA 2026 Organizing Committe.

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RoboCup@Home2026 Updates: Shipping and Registration
by Lammers, Kathrin 15 Apr '26

15 Apr '26

Dear RoboCup@Home 2026 Attendees, The logistics provider for this year's RoboCup has been finalized; information can be found here: https://2026.robocup.org/news/?q=%2Fnews%2F&mod=document&uid=5 We would also like the teams that have confirmed their participation to register. All team leaders of qualified teams should have received an email with instructions. If you have qualified and have not received such an email, please contact us. In addition to the team, individual members must also be registered. Information about individual team member registration can be found here: https://web.cvent.com/event/4f86f2fa-cfac-446d-aa11-c1f712e4ece8/websitePag… Best, Kathrin RoboCup@Home OC

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[Meetings][CFP]*Extended Deadline* ICRA26 Workshop on Shared Challenges in Human-Centered and Resilient Robotic Autonomy
by Katarzyna Pasternak 01 Apr '26

01 Apr '26

Dear RoboCuppers, We have extended the deadline for submissions to the workshop *“Shared Challenges in Human-Centered and Resilient Robotic Autonomy <https://sites.google.com/cs.miami.edu/scr-icra26/call-for-contributions>”*, to be held in conjunction with *ICRA 2026*. Please find details below. Robots are increasingly expected to operate in various complex environments such as homes, factories, and disaster environments. While these domains differ in context and constraints, they share fundamental challenges such as robust autonomy in dynamic and uncertain settings, natural interaction with non-expert users, perception in cluttered or degraded environments, and reliable manipulation of diverse objects. Recent advances in AI and learning create new opportunities for adaptation and cross-domain transfer, while safety, ethics, and benchmarking remain central concerns for responsible deployment. This workshop brings together researchers from *domestic service robotics, smart manufacturing, and disaster response* to discuss cross-cutting challenges, transferable solutions, and unifying principles for resilient, human-centered robotic systems. *Topics of Interest (including but not limited to):* - Human–Robot Interaction and communication with non-expert users - Navigation, perception, and mapping in dynamic, unstructured, or degraded environments - Mobile manipulation and grasping in real-world contexts - Learning and adaptation for cross-domain transfer and task planning under uncertainty - Safety, ethics, and evaluation frameworks for long-term robust autonomy We especially encourage contributions reflecting on the transferability of skills and systems between different areas of robotics and contributions that reflect on *societal needs and implications* of deploying robotic systems in real-world settings such as homes, clinics, factories, and disaster sites. Papers may include short work-in-progress and position papers (2–4 pages) as well as long-format integration and experimental papers (4–8 pages). Each submission will undergo independent review by at least two reviewers. All submissions will be considered for both oral presentations and poster sessions. Selected high-quality submissions may be invited to a *special journal issue*. *Best Paper Award* will be presented at the workshop. *Important Dates* - *Submission deadline:* April 1, 2026 April 15, 2026 - *Decision notification:* April 15, 2026 May 1, 2026 - *Camera-ready deadline:* May 15, 2026 - *Workshop date:* June 1, 2026 *Submission Site* https://easychair.org/my2/conference?conf=scr2026 We warmly encourage participation from researchers across robotics, AI, and HRI communities, and we look forward to fostering a lively, cross-disciplinary discussion. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the workshop organizers. Best regards, *The SCR 2026 Workshop Organizing Committee*

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[CFP] [meetings] [AAAI] Bracing for the Enshittification of Embodied AI and Robotics
by Ross Mead 20 Feb '26

20 Feb '26

Bracing for the Enshittification of Embodied AI and Robotics New Keynote Speakers: Prof. Maja Matarić and Andra Keay! Now Seeking Panel & Poster Submissions! AAAI 2026 Spring Symposium: https://aaai.org/conference/spring-symposia/sss26 - When: April 7-9, 2026 - Where: Hyatt Regency, San Francisco Airport, Burlingame, CA, USA - Web: https://sites.google.com/view/bracing-for-enshittification Panels & Posters: We are seeking presenters to serve on panels and give poster presentations. To express your interest in being a panelist or poster presenter, please fill out this Google Form by Wednesday, February 25, AoE (Anywhere on Earth). You will need to provide your contact information, the title of your poster or short panel talk, and an abstract. You do not need to be a paper author to present on a panel or at a poster session. Panels will start with short talks introducing the thoughts of each panelist then a longer Q&A session. Interest Form: https://forms.gle/Dv92KcaLgQxk36Nb7 Keynote Speakers: - Maja Matarić, Professor, University of Southern California - Andra Keay, Founder and Managing Director, Silicon Valley Robotics Additional speakers will be announced closer to the date of the symposium. Please find the full CFP below: Overview: In November 2022, Cory Doctorow coined the term “enshittification” to viscerally describe the process by which two-sided marketplaces (i.e., platforms that connect buyers and sellers) have tended to degrade over the past decades, leading users on both sides of the market to experience a worse product. In its most basic form, enshittification describes the intentional decline of platform quality over time. Robots intended for home consumer use are often social in nature and use social interaction and relationship norms to keep users engaged. Turning such robots into two-sided market platforms, where users and advertisers both become targets of monetization, poses unique and significant risks. Unlike static smart or connected devices, social robots actively engage users via gaze, gesture, language, and dialog, which makes them uniquely persuasive forms of technology. This raises unique potential risks related to deception and manipulation of end-users. This symposium will not focus on enumerating potential negative outcomes; instead, we will use these examples to motivate and support methods that AI researchers in particular can use to address enshittification before it takes over the embodied AI and robotics fields. Organizers: - Paul Robinette (UMass Lowell) - Alan Wagner (Penn State University) - Ross Mead (Semio) - Samantha Reig (UMass Lowell) Topics: Potential topics include but are not limited to: - Case studies of dual-sided AI deployments - Privacy-aware AI - Ensuring trustworthy behavior of AI systems - AI Ethics/Responsible Computing - Discussion of societal impacts of robots that enshittify. - Consideration of the inequities caused by devices that advertise relentlessly. - Discussion of a research agenda to anticipate and prevent the enshittification of robots that provide services (e.g., in public, in homes). - Affective manipulation by consumer products and AI driven technologies Format: The symposium will combine invited talks, panels, lightning talks, poster sessions, discussion sessions, and working sessions. Attendance is open to all who are interested. At least one author of each accepted paper is expected to attend. Papers: Submissions should be to https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=sss26 by February 13, 2026. Papers should be 2–4 pages in length and use the two-column AAAI format. Selected papers will be asked to present as a lightning talk, panel discussion, and/or poster. Check the website for more information. Paper Submission Deadline: Feb 13, 2026 (EXTENDED) Paper Submission Site: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=sss26 More Information: Please direct questions to enshittification2026aaai(a)gmail.com <enshittification2025aaai(a)gmail.com>. Symposium website: https://sites.google.com/view/bracing-for-enshittification – The Organizing Committee * Paul Robinette (UMass Lowell) * Alan Wagner (Penn State University) * Ross Mead (Semio) * Samantha Reig (UMass Lowell)

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ICRA26 Workshop on Shared Challenges in Human-Centered and Resilient Robotic Autonomy
by Katarzyna Pasternak 07 Feb '26

07 Feb '26

Dear RoboCuppers, We invite submissions to the workshop *“Shared Challenges in Human-Centered and Resilient Robotic Autonomy <https://sites.google.com/cs.miami.edu/scr-icra26/call-for-contributions>”*, to be held in conjunction with *ICRA 2026*. Robots are increasingly expected to operate various complex environments such as homes, factories, and disaster environments. While these domains differ in context and constraints, they share fundamental challenges such as robust autonomy in dynamic and uncertain settings, natural interaction with non-expert users, perception in cluttered or degraded environments, and reliable manipulation of diverse objects. Recent advances in AI and learning create new opportunities for adaptation and cross-domain transfer, while safety, ethics, and benchmarking remain central concerns for responsible deployment. This workshop brings together researchers from *domestic service robotics, smart manufacturing, and disaster response* to discuss cross-cutting challenges, transferable solutions, and unifying principles for resilient, human-centered robotic systems. *Topics of Interest (including but not limited to)* - Human–Robot Interaction and communication with non-expert users - Navigation, perception, and mapping in dynamic, unstructured, or degraded environments - Mobile manipulation and grasping in real-world contexts - Learning and adaptation for cross-domain transfer and task planning under uncertainty - Safety, ethics, and evaluation frameworks for long-term robust autonomy We especially encourage contributions reflecting on the transferability of skills and systems between different areas of robotics and contributions that reflect on *societal needs and implications* of deploying robotic systems in real-world settings such as homes, clinics, factories, and disaster sites. Papers may include short work-in-progress and position papers (2–4 pages) as well as long-format integration and experimental papers (4–8 pages). Each submission will undergo independent review by at least two reviewers. All submissions will be considered for both oral presentations and poster sessions. Selected high-quality submissions may be invited to a *special journal issue*. *Best Paper Award* will be presented at the workshop. *Important Dates* - *Submission deadline:* April 1, 2026 - *Decision notification:* April 15, 2026 - *Camera-ready deadline:* May 15, 2026 - *Workshop date:* June 1 or June 5, 2026 (TBD) *Submission Site* https://easychair.org/my2/conference?conf=scr2026 We warmly encourage participation from researchers across robotics, AI, and HRI communities, and we look forward to fostering a lively, cross-disciplinary discussion. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the workshop organizers. Best regards, *The SCR 2026 Workshop Organizing Committee*

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Fwd: [RoboCup-worldwide] RoboCup German Open 2026 - Deadline Extension
by Sven Wachsmuth 02 Feb '26

02 Feb '26

-------- Weitergeleitete Nachricht -------- Betreff: [RoboCup-worldwide] RoboCup German Open 2026 - Deadline Extension Datum: Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:46:15 +0100 Von: Maike Paetzel-Prüsmann via RoboCup-worldwide <robocup-worldwide(a)lists.robocup.org> Antwort an: Maike Paetzel-Prüsmann <me(a)maike-paetzel.de> An: robocup-worldwide(a)lists.robocup.org RoboCup German Open 2026 - Deadline Extension! We are pleased to announce that we extending the team registration deadline to: * February 6 - 23:59 CET* For Major team registration please visit: https://portal.robocup.de/registry All major teams are invited to join us in Cologne! Most recent rule developments in all leagues, especially the Humanoid Soccer and Smart Manufacturing Leagues will be considered for the competitions. See you all at the 23rd RoboCup German Open 2026! Best regards, German RoboCup Committee Am 30.11.2025 um 22:18 schrieb Oskar von Stryk via RoboCup-worldwide: > RoboCup German Open 2026 > > Call for Participation - Major Leagues > > https://robocup.de/german-open <https://robocup.de/german-open> > Cologne Trade Fair, Cologne, Germany > > > The 23nd RoboCup German Open 2026 will take place from March 10-14 in > Cologne. > > *Cologne **with its welcoming vibe**offers a captivating mix of > culture, architecture, **history, **and lively atmosphere.* From the > awe- inspiring Cologne Cathedral — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — to > its dynamic art scene and riverside cafés along the Rhine, the city > invites exploration. For example, visitors can enjoy world-class > museums, the walkable old town with many bars, or festive events like > the Cologne Carnival. Cologne is a perfect destination for both > history lovers and urban adventurers and a great host for RoboCup > German Open 2026. > > Every regional and international Major team is cordially invited to > take part in the event. > > ---------------------------- RoboCup Major Leagues (international > teams) ---------------------- > > After the team setup on March 10^th, the competitions will take place > from 11^th to 14^th of March 2026 in the following main leagues: > > * > > RoboCup Humanoid Soccer League > > * > > RoboCupSoccer Small Size League > > * > > RoboCupRescue Robot League > > * > > RoboCupIndustrial Smart Manufacturing League > > * > > RoboCup@Home League > > For Major team registration please visit: https://portal.robocup.de/ > registry <https://portal.robocup.de/registry> > Registration deadline: *January 31st, 2026*. > Late registration deadline (team members only): *February 28th, 2026*. > > Teams are advised to arrange their own accommodation *as early as > possible* as cost of accommodation is expected to rise in the run-up > of the event. > > Most recent rule developments in all leagues, especially the Soccer > and Smart Manufacturing Leagues will be considered for the competitions. > > ------------------------------- Further information on co-located > events ------------------------- > > RoboCup German Open 2026 will be embedded in didacta 2026, which is > Europe's largest education fair and most important continuing > education event for teachers. Over 700 exhibitors from more than 60 > countries will present their offerings in Cologne. Participants > tickets to RoboCup German Open will include didacta tickets as well. > > The 2nd German Robotics Conference on AI-powered robotics, organized > by the Robotics Institute Germany, will take place from March 11 to > 13, 2026, parallel to the RoboCup German Open and in close proximity > to it. > > ---------------------------- RoboCup Junior (German teams) > ----------------------------------- > > From March 12-14, 2026 the final event of the German RoboCupJunior > Championship will be held at RoboCup German Open 2026 in Cologne. The > best teams that have qualified in the nine previous German qualifying > tournaments will take part. The best German Junior teams in the 2026 > German Junior Final will qualify for RoboCup 2026 in South Korea and > for the European RoboCupJunior Competition 2026 in Austria. > > ----------------------------- Organization Committee > ---------------------------------- > > * Oskar von Stryk (General Chair) > * Julian Werner (Project Lead) > * Alexander Ferrein (German RoboCup Committee, Spokesperson Major) > > The Major Leagues Organizing Committee: > > * Heinrich Mellmann (Humanoid Soccer League, former Humanoid & > Standard Platform Leagues) > * Nicolai Ommer (Small Size League) > * Johannes Pellenz, Stefan May, Thomas Sander (Rescue Robot League & > RMRC) > * Sven Wachsmuth (@Home League) > * Alexander Ferrein, Christoph Steup (Smart Manufacturing League) > > The Junior Leagues Organizing Committee: > > * Lara Trappmann > * Oskar Kirmis > * Niko Lockenwitz > * Michelle Bialdyga > * Christian Häußler > * Lena Eickhoff > * Stefanie Haupt > > ---------------------------- Co-located Events > ------------------------------------------------------ > > Parallel to the RoboCup German Open 2026 the second German Robotics > Conference of the Robotics Institute Germany (RIG) will take place. > The conference will bring together the leading German researchers in > AI- based robotics. > > The education fair “didacta”, will also take place in Halls 6 to 8, > between March 10-14, 2026. All participants will also have access to > didacta. > > ---------------------------- Important dates > ---------------------------------- > > * > > 2025-12-01 Major teams early registration starts > > * > > 2026-01-31 Major teams registration deadline, team member > registration deadline > > * > > 2026-02-28 Late registration deadline (team members only) > > * > > 2026-03-10 Set-up day Major League teams > > * > > 2026-03-12 to 16 Competition days > > * > > 2026-03-14 Major and Junior finals > > The event is open to the public during all days from 9 am to 5 pm. > > ----------------------------- Contact ---------------------------------- > > Please contact _germanopen(a)robocup.de_ > <mailto:germanopen@robocup.de>for any questions. > > See you all at the 23rd RoboCup German Open 2026! > > Best regards, > > German RoboCup Committee > > > _______________________________________________ > RoboCup-worldwide in RoboCup.org Mailing list > To send a message to this list send email to > robocup-worldwide(a)lists.robocup.org > To unsubscribe send an email to robocup-worldwide-leave(a)lists.robocup.org _______________________________________________ RoboCup-worldwide in RoboCup.org Mailing list To send a message to this list send email to robocup-worldwide(a)lists.robocup.org To unsubscribe send an email to robocup-worldwide-leave(a)lists.robocup.org

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RoboCup German Open 2026 (March 10-14, 2026): Call for Participation
by Sven Wachsmuth 22 Jan '26

22 Jan '26

*R**oboCup German Open 2026* Call for Participation - Major Leagues https://robocup.de/german-open <https://robocup.de/german-open> Cologne Trade Fair, Cologne, Germany The 23nd RoboCup German Open 2026 will take place from March 10-14 in Cologne. *Cologne **with its welcoming vibe**offers a captivating mix of culture, architecture, **history, **and lively atmosphere.* From the awe-inspiring Cologne Cathedral — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — to its dynamic art scene and riverside cafés along the Rhine, the city invites exploration. For example, visitors can enjoy world-class museums, the walkable old town with many bars, or festive events like the Cologne Carnival. Cologne is a perfect destination for both history lovers and urban adventurers and a great host for RoboCup German Open 2026. Every regional and international Major team is cordially invited to take part in the event. ---------------------------- RoboCup Major Leagues (international teams) ---------------------- After the team setup on March 10^th, the competitions will take place from 11^th to 14^th of March 2026 in the following main leagues: * RoboCup Humanoid Soccer League * RoboCupSoccer Small Size League * RoboCupRescue Robot League * RoboCupIndustrial Smart Manufacturing League * RoboCup@Home League For Major team registration please visit: https://portal.robocup.de/registry Registration deadline *** January 31st, 2026 *** Late registration deadline (team members only) *** February 28th, 2026 ***. Teams are advised to arrange their own accommodation *** as early as possible *** as cost of accommodation is expected to rise in the run-up of the event. Most recent rule developments in all leagues, especially the Soccer and Smart Manufacturing Leagues will be considered for the competitions. ------------------------------- Further information on co-located events ------------------------- RoboCup German Open 2026 will be embedded in didacta 2026, which is Europe's largest education fair and most important continuing education event for teachers. Over 700 exhibitors from more than 60 countries will present their offerings in Cologne. Participants tickets to RoboCup German Open will include didacta tickets as well. The 2nd German Robotics Conference on AI-powered robotics, organized by the Robotics Institute Germany, will take place from March 11 to 13, 2026, parallel to the RoboCup German Open and in close proximity to it. ---------------------------- RoboCup Junior (German teams) ----------------------------------- From March 12-14, 2026 the final event of the German RoboCupJunior Championship will be held at RoboCup German Open 2026 in Cologne. The best teams that have qualified in the nine previous German qualifying tournaments will take part. The best German Junior teams in the 2026 German Junior Final will qualify for RoboCup 2026 in South Korea and for the European RoboCupJunior Competition 2026 in Austria. ----------------------------- Organization Committee ---------------------------------- * Oskar von Stryk (General Chair) * Julian Werner (Project Lead) * Alexander Ferrein (German RoboCup Committee, Spokesperson Major) The Major Leagues Organizing Committee: * Heinrich Mellmann (Humanoid Soccer League, former Humanoid & Standard Platform Leagues) * Nicolai Ommer (Small Size League) * Johannes Pellenz, Stefan May, Thomas Sander (Rescue Robot League & RMRC) * Sven Wachsmuth (@Home League) * Alexander Ferrein, Christoph Steup (Smart Manufacturing League) The Junior Leagues Organizing Committee: * Lara Trappmann * Oskar Kirmis * Niko Lockenwitz * Michelle Bialdyga * Christian Häußler * Lena Eickhoff * Stefanie Haupt * Christian Rieseberg ---------------------------- Co-located Events ------------------------------------------------------ Parallel to the RoboCup German Open 2026 the second German Robotics Conference of the Robotics Institute Germany (RIG) will take place. The conference will bring together the leading German researchers in AI-based robotics. The education fair “didacta”, will also take place in Halls 6 to 8, between March 10-14, 2026. All participants will also have access to didacta. ---------------------------- Important dates ---------------------------------- * 2025-12-01 Major teams early registration starts * 2026-01-31 Major teams registration deadline, team member registration deadline * 2026-02-28 Late registration deadline (team members only) * 2026-03-10 Set-up day Major League teams * 2026-03-11 to 14 Competition days * 2026-03-14 Major and Junior finals The event is open to the public during all days from 9 am to 5 pm ----------------------------- Contact ---------------------------------- Please contact _germanopen(a)robocup.de_ <mailto:germanopen@robocup.de>for any questions. See you all at the 23rd RoboCup German Open 2026! Best regards, German RoboCup Committee

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Extension of Participation Confirmation Deadline
by Lammers, Kathrin 21 Jan '26

21 Jan '26

Dear Teams, We are writing to inform you that, as we have been informed of issues regarding information on shipping costs for the robots, the participation confirmation period has been extended until the 27th of February 2026. Teams that have already confirmed their participation but find that they need to withdraw due to unexpected issues with shipping costs may do so without penalty until the 27th of February as well. We hope this extension provides additional flexibility as you finalize your arrangements. A further extension, however, will be difficult, as we will need to know the number of teams we can assign a spot in the 2nd Call by the extended date. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or require further clarification. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to hearing from you. Kind regards, Kathrin Lammers and the RoboCup@Home OC

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[meetings] [CFP] HRI 2026 Special Session by Meta - Applications Due January 22, 2026
by Ross Mead 16 Jan '26

16 Jan '26

Hi all, I am excited to share a Call For Participation for the HRI 2026 Special Session on “HRI and Consumer Robots: Building Robots that are Useful and Acceptable” <https://humanrobotinteraction.org/2026/special-session-by-meta/> (sponsored by Meta) taking place on March 16, 2026 in *Edinburgh, Scotland, UK*. Applications <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaKZUswUDXvhZ5GwM5fNAQg55BSL2ZiyZ…> (required) and paper submissions <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYQn0iKqQerMqhrTXPCHY6R1ZtS4C3jy4…> (optional) are due on January 22, 2026. The session is open to academics and industry practitioners and is free to attend, but has limited space. Meta is also providing travel support of up to $1,500 per person for people who submit an 1-2 page paper that is accepted. See below for details. — Session Title: “HRI and Consumer Robots: Building Robots that are Useful and Acceptable” Organizers: Danny Ullman (Meta), Laura Trutoiu (Meta), Sarah Papazoglakis (Meta), Ross Mead (HRI 2026 Partnership Chair) Date: March 16, 2026 (first day of the Human-Robot Interaction Conference) Location: Edinburgh International Conference Centre, in Edinburgh, UK Webpage: https://humanrobotinteraction.org/2026/special-session-by-meta Application (required): Link <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaKZUswUDXvhZ5GwM5fNAQg55BSL2ZiyZ…>; deadline January 22, 2026 (limited space) Paper Submission (optional): Link <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYQn0iKqQerMqhrTXPCHY6R1ZtS4C3jy4…>; deadline January 22, 2026 (required to be considered for travel support) Notification of Workshop Attendance: January 29, 2026 Notification of Paper Acceptance: January 29, 2026 Session Overview: The HRI 2026 conference is hosting a special session workshop sponsored by Meta that will explore what it means to build household robots for consumers—robots that provide people with meaningful value in everyday life. Together, we will explore how we can translate insights from academia into foundational framing which could help guide industry approaches to building robots that are both valuable to people and acceptable to people for in-home use. If the HRI community could offer guidance or principles to the humanoid robotics industry, what would it be? (See additional details on the webpage <https://humanrobotinteraction.org/2026/special-session-by-meta/>) -- Ross Mead, PhD *Partnership Chair <https://humanrobotinteraction.org/2026/partners>* *HRI 2026 <https://humanrobotinteraction.org/2026>* <https://semio.ai>

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Second Call for Participation | RoboCup@Home 2026
by Lammers, Kathrin 10 Jan '26

10 Jan '26

Dear all, We hereby publish the Second Call for Participation for RoboCup@Home 2026, which will take place from June 30 to July 6, 2026 in Incheon, South Korea. RoboCup is an international scientific initiative with the goal to advance the state of the art of intelligent robots through competitions (RoboCup@Home, RoboCup Soccer, RoboCup Rescue, RoboCup@Work and RoboCup Junior). The RoboCup@Home league aims to develop service and assistive robot technology with high relevance for future personal domestic applications. It is the largest international annual competition for autonomous service robots and is part of the RoboCup initiative. A set of benchmark tests is used to evaluate the robots’ abilities and performance in a realistic home environment setting. Focus lies on the following domains but is not limited to: Human-Robot-Interaction and Cooperation, Navigation and Mapping in dynamic environments, Computer Vision and Object Recognition under natural light conditions, Object Manipulation, Adaptive Behaviors, Behavior Integration, Ambient Intelligence, Standardization and System Integration. Important dates: Jan. 9, 2026 Publication of the Call for Participation Feb. 3, 2026 Deadline for submission of participation intention. Feb. 10, 2026 Deadline for submission of qualification material. (Team Description Paper, Team Video, Team Website). Mar. 6, 2026 Qualification announcement Apr. 6, 2026 Deadline for Participation Confirmation Further Information is published in the Call for Participation: https://athome.robocup.org/second-call-for-participation-robocuphome-2026/ You should also consult the official RuleBook, which is still subject to change until the competition: https://github.com/RoboCupAtHome/RuleBook/releases/latest Updates and reference material can be found on the official RoboCup@Home website: https://athome.robocup.org/ With kind regards, and looking forward to seeing your team in Incheon, The 2026 RoboCup@Home Organizing and Technical Committees

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RoboCup@Home 2026 Rulebook
by Leroy Rügemer 02 Dec '25

02 Dec '25

Dear Teams, The RoboCup@Home RuleBook for the 2026 competition has been officially released. The RuleBook and the corresponding changelog are available at the following link: https://github.com/RoboCupAtHome/RuleBook/releases/tag/2026.1 This release represents the final version; no further major changes are planned. Minor wording adjustments, clarifications, or score updates may still be made. Please do not hesitate to raise any questions, report issues, or provide suggestions. On behalf of the RoboCup@Home Technical Committee, -- Leroy Rügemer, M.Sc. Intelligent Systems CITEC / Center of Excellence Cognitive Interaction Technology Bielefeld University - CITEC Building, Room 0.411 Phone: +49 521 106 2950

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RoboCup German Open 2026 - Save the Date
by Sven Wachsmuth 12 Nov '25

12 Nov '25

*RoboCup German Open 2026* *Save the Date - Major Leagues* https://robocup.de/german-open/?lang=en Cologne Trade Fair, Cologne, Germany The 23nd RoboCup German Open 2026 will take place from *March 10-14* in Cologne. Cologne with its welcoming vibe offers a captivating mix of culture, architecture, history, and lively atmosphere. From the awe-inspiring Cologne Cathedral — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — to its dynamic art scene and riverside cafés along the Rhine, the city invites exploration. For example, visitors can enjoy world-class museums, the walkable old town with many bars, or festive events like the Cologne Carnival. Cologne is a perfect destination for both history lovers and urban adventurers and a great host for RoboCup German Open 2026. Every regional and international Major team is cordially invited to take part in the event. *RoboCup Major Leagues (international teams)* After the team setup on March 10th, the competitions will take place from 11th to 14th of March 2026 in the following main leagues: * RoboCup Humanoid Soccer League * RoboCupSoccer Small Size League * RoboCupRescue Robot League * RoboCupIndustrial Smart Manufacturing League * RoboCup@Home League Registration opens *December 1st, 2025*, further announcements will follow. Registration deadline *January 31st, 2026* Late registration deadline (team members only) *February 28th, 2026*. Teams are advised to arrange their own accommodation *as early as possible* as cost of accommodation is expected to rise in the run-up of the event. Most recent rule developments in all leagues, especially the Soccer and Smart Manufacturing Leagues will be considered for the competitions. Depending on sufficient interest from teams in participating, additional major leagues, such as the Middle Size League, may be offered. *Further information on co-located events* RoboCup German Open 2026 will be embedded in didacta 2026, which is Europe’s largest education fair and most important continuing education event for teachers. Over 700 exhibitors from more than 60 countries will present their offerings in Cologne. Participants tickets to RoboCup German Open will include didacta tickets as well. The 2nd German Robotics Conference on AI-powered robotics, organized by the Robotics Institute Germany, will take place from March 11 to 13, 2026, parallel to the RoboCup German Open and in close proximity to it. -- Prof. Dr. Alexander Ferrein Mobile Autonomous Systems & Cognitive Robotics Institute Robotics and Foundations of Computer Science FH Aachen - University of Applied Sciences Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Eupener Strasse 70 | 52066 Aachen | Germany T: +49 241 6009 51904 | F: +49 241 6009 52190 E: ferrein(a)fh-aachen.de | W: www.ferrein.fh-aachen.de Speaker Major Competitions of the RoboCup German Regional Committee W: www.robocup.de Former Vice-Chair of the African-German Network of Excellence in Science A Network of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation W: www.agnes-h.org

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ICARSC 2026 is coming — get ready to submit your work!
by A. Fernando Ribeiro 07 Nov '25

07 Nov '25

ICARSC 2026 Call for Papers ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ <https://campaign-statistics.com/b/c/aAvL3p-gnywYgk-YZeH1> ICARSC 2026 is coming! [Our apologies if you receive multiple copies of this announcement] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Call for Papers! ICARSC 2026 International Conference on Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions https://www.icarsc.pt/2026 <https://campaign-statistics.com/link_click/aAvL3p-gnywYgk-YZeH1/cc435003db5…> April 22-23, 2026 Barcelos, Portugal ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear colleague We are pleased to inform you that ICARSC 2026 26th IEEE(*) International Conference on Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions will be held in Barcelos, Portugal, on April 22-23, 2026. The conference is organized within ROBOTICA 2026 – 26th Portuguese Robotics Open, a RoboCup-sponsored local event, and it is promoted by the Universidade de Aveiro, Universidade do Porto, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Universidade de Coimbra and Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave. (*) IEEE co-sponsorship pending approval ---------------- Conference Scope ---------------- ICARSC gathers participants from academia and industry working in the field of autonomous robotics and related areas. ICARSC is a well-established IEEE conference that has been growing continuously for over a decade and is nowadays a truly international forum attracting worldwide quality research papers. ICARSC has long been an IEEE co-sponsored event and its proceedings will be indexed in IEEExplore and Scopus. Moreover, similarly to previous editions, extended versions of selected best papers will be invited for publication in relevant indexed journals. --------------- Important Dates --------------- Submission: Jan 23, 2026 Notification: Mar 04, 2026 Camera Ready: Mar 24, 2026 Registration: Mar 24, 2026 (Reduced price) Conference: Apr 22-23, 2026 ----------------- Conference Topics ----------------- The conference aims to gather researchers from industry and academia to present and discuss the latest trends in research and technology in the fields of robotics and related areas. Contributions from researchers, industry, and outputs from collaboration between industrial and academic R&D units are welcome in the following topics. Agricultural Robotics Applications of Autonomous Intelligent Robots Artificial Intelligence Autonomous Robotic Systems Computer Vision and Image Processing Control Architectures and Programming Cooperative Perception Cooperative Planning and Task Allocation Dexterous Manipulation and Grasping Educational Robotics Entertainment Robots Evolutionary Robotics Humanoid Robotics Human-Robot Interaction Localization, Mapping, and Navigation Locomotion and Actuation Systems Multi-Robot Coordination Multi-Robot Systems Planning, Reasoning and Modelling Recognition and Tracking Robot Learning Robotic Competitions Robotic Simulation Sensors and Sensor Integration Swarm Robotics Underwater Robotics ---------------- Paper Submission ---------------- Authors are invited to submit original research contributions in English. Six pages in the standard IEEE A4 format ( http://www.ieee.org/conferences_events/conferences/publishing/templates.html <https://campaign-statistics.com/link_click/aAvL3p-gnywYgk-YZeH1/b66e52903c7…>) are allowed for each paper, including tables and figures. Full draft papers should be submitted electronically, in PDF format, using the URL: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=icarsc2026 <https://campaign-statistics.com/link_click/aAvL3p-gnywYgk-YZeH1/e6759b9347d…>. For evaluation, authors must remove their names from the submitted papers, and should take reasonable care not to indirectly disclose their identity. Submitted contributions categorized as review papers will not be considered for the conference, ensuring the focus remains on original research contributions. Accepted papers will be scheduled for presentation, which requires that at least one of the authors should register at the Conference and present the paper. If the authors of an accepted paper, either for oral presentation or poster, do not show up at the conference, the corresponding paper will not be submitted to IEEExplore. ------------------------------ -- A. Fernando Ribeiro, Prof. Associado com Agregação Lab. Automação e Robótica, Dep. Eletrónica Industrial, Centro Algoritmi Escola de Engenharia, Universidade do Minho Campus de Azurém, Guimarães, Portugal Fernando Ribeiro - https://www.dei.uminho.pt/~fernando/ LAR - Lab. de Automação e Robótica - https://lar.dei.uminho.pt/ RoboParty - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDA_XmjWATs BotnRoll - https://www.botnroll.com/onea BotnRoll.com - https://www.botnroll.com/ Diretor da Revista Robótica - https://www.robotica.pt/ Presidente da Soc. Portuguesa de Robótica - http://www.sprobotica.pt/ IEEE Senior Member, IEEE Robotics and Automation Society RoboCup - https://robocup.org/ CHARMIE - https://youtu.be/RNr9uOhubqw MSL - https://youtu.be/-BYe9JvSy10 Condução Autónoma - https://youtu.be/13uP0egD4c0

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First Call for Participation | RoboCup@Home 2026
by Lammers, Kathrin 08 Oct '25

08 Oct '25

Dear all, We hereby publish the First Call for Participation for RoboCup@Home 2026, which will take place from June 30 to July 6, 2026 in Incheon, South Korea. RoboCup is an international scientific initiative with the goal to advance the state of the art of intelligent robots through competitions (RoboCup@Home, RoboCup Soccer, RoboCup Rescue, RoboCup@Work and RoboCup Junior). The RoboCup@Home league aims to develop service and assistive robot technology with high relevance for future personal domestic applications. It is the largest international annual competition for autonomous service robots and is part of the RoboCup initiative. A set of benchmark tests is used to evaluate the robots’ abilities and performance in a realistic home environment setting. Focus lies on the following domains but is not limited to: Human-Robot-Interaction and Cooperation, Navigation and Mapping in dynamic environments, Computer Vision and Object Recognition under natural light conditions, Object Manipulation, Adaptive Behaviors, Behavior Integration, Ambient Intelligence, Standardization and System Integration. Important dates: Oct. 07, 2025 Publication of the Call for Participation Oct. 31, 2025 Deadline for submission of participation intention. Nov. 30, 2025 Deadline for submission of qualification material. (Team Description Paper, Team Video, Team Website). Dec. 23, 2025 Qualification announcement Jan. 23, 2026 Deadline for Participation Confirmation Further Information is published in the Call for Participation: https://athome.robocup.org/first-call-for-participation-robocuphome-2026/ You should also consult the official RuleBook, which is still subject to change until the competition: https://github.com/RoboCupAtHome/RuleBook<https://athome.robocup.org/https://github.com/RoboCupAtHome/RuleBook> Updates and reference material can be found on the official RoboCup@Home website: https://athome.robocup.org/ With kind regards, and looking forward to seeing your team in Incheon, The 2026 RoboCup@Home Organizing and Technical Committees _______________________________________________ RoboCup-athome in RoboCup.org Mailing list To send a message to this list send email to robocup-athome(a)lists.robocup.org To unsubscribe send an email to robocup-athome-leave(a)lists.robocup.org

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Call for Early Career Researchers – LACORO 2025
by Monique Tomaz 03 Sep '25

03 Sep '25

Dear colleagues, students, and researchers, _______ LACORO 2025 - 4th Latin American Summer School on Robotics Rancagua (Chile) in person, 9-13 December 2025 https://www.lacoro.org LACORO 2025 is pleased to launch a new Call for Early Career Researchers, warmly inviting early-career researchers (with a Ph.D. from the last five years) and Ph.D. students finishing their thesis (with a defense scheduled before the end of 2025) to share their research in our Early Career Researchers Session. *Who can apply?* Researchers who earned their Ph.D. within the last Ph.D. candidates defending their thesis by the end of *Application Requirements:* - CV - Link to your Google Scholar profile or personal website - Title and abstract of your presentation *Presentation Format:* - 30-minute: *20 minutes for the talk + 10 minutes Q&A* *Funding:* We will provide *travel grants of up to 500 USD* for selected participants. *Important Dates:* - *Opens::* September 1, 2025 - *Closes:* October 15, 2025 - *Notification:* October 30, 2025 *Registration:* Click here to register: https://forms.gle/WHiKkKcAUfxJ6kdf9 <https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%…> If you have any questions about the school or the application process, please contact the organizing committee: lacoro(a)innovacionyrobotica.com or visit our website: https://www.lacoro.org Best regards, LACORO 2025 Organizing Committee

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Deadline extended: LACORO 2025 - 4th Latin American Summer School on Robotics
by Monique Tomaz 11 Aug '25

11 Aug '25

Dear colleagues, students, and researchers, _______ LACORO 2025 - 4th Latin American Summer School on Robotics Rancagua (Chile) in person, 9-13 December 2025 https://www.lacoro.org We are pleased to announce that the deadline for submission of *extended abstracts* for *LACORO 2025* – 4th Latin American Robotics Summer School has been *extended* to *August 30, 2025.* *Registration* Click here to register: https://www.lacoro.org We would like to highlight that there are limited spots for this event. They will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis as registrations are completed. Registration for students is free. If you have any questions about the school or the application process, please contact the organizing committee: lacoro(a)innovacionyrobotica.com or visit our website: https://www.lacoro.org Best regards, LACORO 2025 Organizing Committee

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[CFP] [Funded Participation Support] AAAI 2025 Fall Symposium on “Unifying Representations for Robot Application Development” (UR-RAD)
by DAVID PORFIRIO 01 Aug '25

01 Aug '25

Dear colleagues, The 3rd AAAI Fall Symposium on Unifying Representations for Robot Application Development (UR-RAD) will take place November 6-8, 2025, in Arlington, VA! In a recent and exciting development, UR-RAD has partnered with the Quori social robot community! Select UR-RAD contributions relevant to the Quori community will be eligible for sponsored participation support to attend UR-RAD 2025! Please see the bottom of this CFP for more information. Note that ALL submissions, regardless of whether the authors request Quori participation support, will be subject to the same quality and review standards, submission dates, and submission types. Papers that have already been submitted are also eligible for participation support if the necessary requirements are met. ========================= General Symposium Information ========================= 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 3rd Symposium on Unifying Representations for Robot Application Development (UR-RAD) therefore aims to increase interaction between junior and senior researchers, support in-progress research, and cultivate collaboration. Symposium Website: ur-rad.github.io<http://ur-rad.github.io> AAAI Fall Symposium Series Website: https://aaai.org/conference/fall-symposia/fss25/ Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: - Representational trends - Representations for robot learning - AI planning for robotics - Formal methods in robotics - Natural language as a representation - Novel representations & novel representation uses - Representations for user interfaces - Robot end-user development - Robot programming interfaces & paradigms - Robot runtime/control environments - Opportunities for standardization - Frameworks (e.g., ROS or middleware) - Open-source & collaboration initiatives - Identifying representation requirements ==================== UR-RAD Important Dates ==================== "Preferred" round, with earlier feedback and the option to be included in the AAAI proceedings: * Submission deadline: August 7th (hard deadline) * Camera Ready Deadline: August 29th (hard deadline) "Late" round, without the option to archive in the AAAI proceedings: * 100-200 word abstract submission encouraged by: August 7th * Submission deadline: August 22nd * Camera Ready Deadline: September 5th Regardless of archival plans, authors are encouraged to submit earlier rather than later. All papers submitted by August 7th, regardless of archival plans, will receive preference if a large number of submissions are received. ==================== UR-RAD Submission Information ==================== We invite the following contributions, formatted using the AAAI-25 author kit<https://aaai.org/authorkit25/>: * Full Papers (4-8 pages, archival OR non-archival): for novel research, artifact submissions, or strong works in progress. * Short Papers (2-4 pages, archival OR non-archival): for positions, smaller artifacts, and early work in progress. * Abstracts (1 page, non-archival only): for sharing ideas. To encourage interaction between junior and senior researchers, each paper accepted to UR-RAD 2025 (regardless of archival status or contribution type) has the option to be paired with an expert in the field, as a “mentor”. Paper authors who opt in will have the opportunity for extensive interaction with mentors, who will guide discussions about individual papers. Accepted papers will be presented in-person only (though participants who are not presenting may attend remotely). ===================================== Securing Quori-Related Participation Support ===================================== Quori (https://quori.org) is an NSF-funded, not-for-profit open-source, modular, social robot platform for the human-robot interaction (HRI) research community. A concept video of the latest draft of the robot platform can be found here: https://youtu.be/5ccrm4U4AvA Quori-related submissions are eligible to be considered for participation support. In addition to adhering to the submission requirements outlined above, Quori-related submissions should be clearly relevant to one or more of the topics below and must include at least one section that details the technical applicability of the contribution to open-source social robot platforms, including, but not limited to, Quori. If interested and relevant, please email us at urrad.symposium(a)gmail.com<mailto:urrad.symposium@gmail.com> after the paper is submitted, simply stating that you would like for your contribution (paper title and ID) to be considered for Quori participation support. Many of UR-RAD’s topics of interest are deeply aligned with those of the Quori community. This includes social behavior representations, multi-layered authoring architectures, end-user programming tools, and more. Specifically, the Quori community is interested in topics and representations of speech-based behaviors including linguistics (speech recognition, text-to-speech, syntax of language, etc.) and vocalics (volume, pitch, rate, etc.), as well as body language-based behaviors, including proxemics (social spacing), haptics (touch), oculesics (eye gaze), kinesics (face, hand, and body gestures), deixis (spatial referencing), and chronemics (turn-taking and back-channeling). Thinking critically about these representations is essential to shaping Quori and the next generation of social robot platforms. We welcome paper submissions (long, short, or abstract-only) on Quori-relevant topics including, but not limited to: * Novel representations for social behavior: How might human-robot interactions be represented in a standardized way across open robot platforms, such as Quori? * Surveys or reflective analyses: What trends or insights from past social robotics work (including the social behaviors listed above) might shape the design of hardware, software, aesthetic, character, behaviors, etc.? * Standardized representations: What formalizations could support reusability and generalization between deployments of different models of social robots? * Stakeholders: Who are the intended users and developers of social robots like Quori, and how do their needs shape design of representations for application development? * End-user development and learning: In the advent of technology like large language models (LLMs) and foundation models, what robot behaviors should be manually authored vs. autonomously learned? What are the implications of these decisions for how various types of users and developers interact with them? * Physical form factor: How does a robot's physical embodiment shape or constrain underlying representations? * Software infrastructure: What existing and novel software systems can support robots (such as Quori) for autonomous or teleoperated human-robot interactions? Please note that all papers are subject to the same quality and review standards, whether or not the authors seek Quori participation support. =================== Organizing Committee =================== * Ruchen Wen (Co-Chair, Colgate University) * David Porfirio (Co-Chair, Naval Research Laboratory) * Saad Elbeleidy (Peerbots) * Laura M. Hiatt (Naval Research Laboratory) * Ross Mead (Semio) * Andrew Schoen (Semio) * Willie Wilson (Franklin & Marshall College) * Laura Stegner (George Washington University) Contact urrad.symposium(a)gmail.com for any questions!

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CFP ISIC 2025 - Springer - Deadline 31 July 2025
by SARIKA JAIN 30 Jul '25

30 Jul '25

International Semantic Intelligence Conference (ISIC 2025) <https://www.ifis.uni-luebeck.de/~groppe/isic/> - HYBRID mode Venue: October 06-08, 2025, Universität zu Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany Paper Submission Deadline: July 31, 2025 Submission link: <https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/ISIC2023> https://easychair.org/my/conference?conf=isic-2025 ** Important Dates: ** Full-length Papers in all tracks of main conference Jul 31, 2025 Paper notifications in all tracks of main conference Sep 01, 2025 End of Early Bird Registration for main conference Sep 20, 2025 All topics related to Artificial Intelligence are welcome Opportunities: Present and publish your research, Organize Workshop / Special Session, Become a Program Committee member ** Tracks: ** The Research Track: The Research Track includes papers that present novel work that makes significant contributions to the advancement of Semantic Intelligence. Submissions should include a list of research gaps as well as research contributions that fill those gaps. A section comparing the research findings to existing benchmarks is highly desirable. The Trends and Perspectives Track: The Trends and Perspectives Track explores the state of the art in the mentioned disciplines. The Applications and Deployment Track: Any research that is applied in real-world use cases increases its visibility. This track invites applications for applied semantic intelligence. Aside from real-world examples, the Applications and Deployment Track welcomes Resources such as vocabularies, datasets, evaluation benchmarks, and software. Note: - All accepted and presented papers will be included in the proceedings published in the Springer LNEE series. Selected papers will be invited for extension and submission to SCIE/SCOPUS/WoS-indexed journals. - Indexing: Post conference, Springer LNEE proceedings will be available at the following indexing services: DBLP, EI Compendex, INSPEC, Japanese Science and Technology Agency (JST), SCImago, SCOPUS, WTI Frankfurt eG, zbMATH. Source: https://www.springer.com/series/7818 <https://www.springer.com/series/7818> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **Organizing Committee:** General Chairs: - Sarika Jain, National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra, Haryana, India - Sven Groppe, University of Lübeck, Germany Advisory Committee: - Maria-Esther Vidal, Leibniz University of Hanover, Germany - Veljko Milutinovic, University of Belgrade, Serbia - Nandana Mihindukulasooriya, IBM Research Center, USA - Declan O'Sullivan, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland Program Committee Chairs: - Valentina Janev, The Mihajlo Pupin Institute, Belgrade, Serbia - Jinghua Groppe, Universität zu Lübeck, Germany Workshops and Special Sessions Chairs: - Fatmana Senturk, Pamukkale University, Turkey - Anshu Parashar, NIT Kurukshetra, Haryana, India Proceedings Chair: - Valter Uotila, University of Helsinki & Aalto University, Finland Publicity Chairs: - Thomas Sievers, Universität zu Lübeck, Germany - Yang Lu, Loughborough University, UK Website Chairs: - Akasha-Leonie Kessel, Universität zu Lübeck, Germany ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ** Previous/ Sister conferences ** - International Semantic Intelligence Conference (ISIC 2023) <https://sites.google.com/view/isic2023/home> held at University of Minho, Braga, Portugal from Oct 17-19, 2023. Proceedings of ISIC 2023 can be found here <https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-97-7356-5>. - International Health Informatics Conference (IHIC 2023) <https://sites.google.com/view/ihic2023/home> held at Management Education & Research Institute, India from Oct 17-19, 2023. Proceedings of IHIC 2023 can be found here <https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-97-7190-5>. - International EduTech Conference (IEdTC 2023) <https://sites.google.com/view/ietc2023/home> held at ADCET, Maharashtra, India from October 17-19, 2023. Proceedings of IEdTC 2023 can be found here <https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-97-7356-5>. - International Semantic Intelligence Conference (ISIC 2022) <https://www.ifis.uni-luebeck.de/~groppe/isic/2022> held at Georgia Southern University, United States from May 17-19, 2022. Proceedings of ISIC 2022 can be found here <https://link.springer.com/book/9789811971259>. - International Health Informatics Conference (IHIC 2022) <https://sites.google.com/view/ihic2022/home> held at Sri Sri University, Cuttack, Odisha, India from May 17-19, 2022. Proceedings of IHIC 2022 can be found here <https://link.springer.com/book/9789811990892>. - International Semantic Intelligence Conference (ISIC 2021) <https://www.ifis.uni-luebeck.de/~groppe/isic/2022> held at MERI, Delhi, India from Feb 25-27, 2021. Proceedings of ISIC 2021 can be found here <https://ceur-ws.org/Vol-2786/>. Note: If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact any of the chairs along with your contact details and the issue. If it is not of interest to you, please let us know so that we can update our records and only contact you for relevant opportunities. We look forward to hearing from you. With Best Regards. <Chairs>

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Only 1 Day Left – Don’t Miss the LACORO 2025 Submission Deadline
by Monique Tomaz 30 Jul '25

30 Jul '25

Dear colleagues, students, and researchers, _______ LACORO 2025 - 4th Latin American Summer School on Robotics Rancagua (Chile) in person, 9-13 December 2025 https://www.lacoro.org With *only 1 *day left until the *submission deadline*. Don’t miss the chance to submit your work and be part of LACORO 2025. Two Calls Are Now Open! - Call for Contribution Participants must submit a poster, an extended abstract, and, optionally, a cinematic video trailer to showcase their work. These submissions are mandatory for the following: - All registered Master’s and PhD students - All recipients of travel or registration grants. - Travel Grant Call Students may apply for financial support by submitting: - PDF including a motivation letter (maximum 2000 characters), a CV (maximum 2 pages) - (Optional) A recommendation letter from their PI or advisor (maximum 1 page) - All applicants must also submit a poster and extended abstract. *Important dates* - Registration deadline: *September** 30, 2025 * - Early Registration Pricing Ends*:* August 31, 2025 - Travel and Registration Grants Applications Close: *July 30, 2025 * - Travel and Registration Grants Notifications: August 15, 2025 - Extended Abstract Submission Closes: *July 30, 2025 * - Extended Abstract Acceptance Notifications: August 15, 2025 *Registration* Click here to register: https://www.lacoro.org We would like to highlight that there are limited spots for this event. They will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis as registrations are completed. Registration for students is free. If you have any questions about the school or the application process, please contact the organizing committee: lacoro(a)innovacionyrobotica.com or visit our website: https://www.lacoro.org Best regards, LACORO 2025 Organizing Committee

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meetings][CFP] Extended Deadline for participation at the software @HOME competion of the International Conference of Social Robotics in Naples 2025
by alexarossi＠gmail.com 28 Jul '25

28 Jul '25

Dear everyone, The submission's deadline for the ICSR competitions has been extended! The International Conference of Social Robotics 2025 will be held in Naples, Italy on 10-12 September. Below you can find the information and website for the conference and competition. Do not hesitate to get in touch if you need further information. best regards Alessandra See below the new updated CFP: Robot Software and Design Competition International Conference of Social Robotics - ICSR 10-12 September, Naples, Italy Competitions full description https://icsr2025.eu/competition/ Submission deadline 15th August 2025 Submission competition(a)icsr2025.eu The design and development of different types of robots, along with their intelligence and behaviours, have been steadily advancing. However, the robotics industry is entering new challenges due to the emergence of innovative and intelligent robots designed for a wide range of applications. In particular, we are increasingly seeing the need for embodied AI agents that are able to engage, support and assist people with different needs, preferences and expectations across various aspects of life. To this extent, we want to invite students, young researchers and more experienced groups to participate in robot software and design competitions that will match today’s increasing demands. There are three categories: * Robot design Competition, where teams of students, young researchers can show their design innovative ideas * @HOME Competition, where teams of young and more experienced researchers can apply advanced techniques for solving real-world problems in a competition format. * @HOME Hackathon, where teams of students and young researchers can develop social behaviours for HRI in a hackathon format. The @HOME Competition will be organised in two days: 1. A set-up day on 10/09 will serve for teams to test and adjust their solutions 2. A competition day on 11/09 where teams will show their robotic solutions. The Robot design Competition will take place on the last day - 12th September 2025. The Hackathon will be organised in two days: 1. A Workshop on 10/09 morning for illustrating the basic functionalities of the robot platforms and how to program them 2. Guided development on 10/09 afternoon with instructors following the teams in the development of some baseline tasks 3. Competition day on 11/09, where teams will develop their solutions and then show them for evaluation. For each category, we will select the winners. The winners of the challenges will be announced during the Closing Ceremony on September the 12th, 2025. Submissions Each submission should have a (maximum) 2-page summary. The template is flexible; however, it should include a concise abstract/synopsis of a maximum of 50 words, and enough details to judge the technical novelty of the proposed solution and/or innovative applications of robots. A single link of related video can be included. Video link is optional, and the maximum duration of the video should be 3 minutes. Please remember that it is not a scientific publication, but the description of a robotics innovation with potential to be developed as a project. Competition chairs, with the help from experts and reviewers, will select the finalists. Each finalist is supposed to register and present their entry at a dedicated session in the conference, which will be further evaluated by the Jury of peers. Email your submission to competition(a)icsr2025.eu <mailto:competition@icsr2025.eu>with the subject line including the competition you intend to participate into: * [ICSR 2025 Robot Design Competition] * [ICSR 2025 @HOME Competition] * [ICSR 2025 @HOME Hackathon] -- Alessandra Rossi, PhD Assistant Professor Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies - D.I.E.T.I. University of Naples Federico II Via Claudio, 21, 80125 - Naples, Italy w-page:https://alessandrarossi.net e-mail address:alessandra.rossi@unina.it e-mail address:a.rossi@herts.ac.uk X: @alhandra81

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Only 5 Days Left – Submit your work to LACORO 2025: 4th Latin American Summer School on Robotics
by Monique Tomaz 26 Jul '25

26 Jul '25

Dear colleagues, students, and researchers, _______ LACORO 2025 - 4th Latin American Summer School on Robotics Rancagua (Chile) in person, 9-13 December 2025 https://www.lacoro.org With only *5 days left* until the submission deadline, we encourage you to submit your work and participate in *LACORO 2025*. Two Calls Are Now Open! - Call for Contribution Participants must submit a poster, an extended abstract, and, optionally, a cinematic video trailer to showcase their work. These submissions are mandatory for the following: - All registered Master’s and PhD students - All recipients of travel or registration grants. - Travel Grant Call Students may apply for financial support by submitting: - PDF including a motivation letter (maximum 2000 characters), a CV (maximum 2 pages) - (Optional) A recommendation letter from their PI or advisor (maximum 1 page) - All applicants must also submit a poster and extended abstract. *Important dates* - Registration deadline: *September** 30, 2025 * - Early Registration Pricing Ends*:* August 31, 2025 - Travel and Registration Grants Applications Close: *July 30, 2025 * - Travel and Registration Grants Notifications: August 15, 2025 - Extended Abstract Submission Closes: *July 30, 2025 * - Extended Abstract Acceptance Notifications: August 15, 2025 *Registration* Click here to register: https://www.lacoro.org We would like to highlight that there are limited spots for this event. They will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis as registrations are completed. Registration for students is free. If you have any questions about the school or the application process, please contact the organizing committee: lacoro(a)innovacionyrobotica.com or visit our website: https://www.lacoro.org Best regards, LACORO 2025 Organizing Committee

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[Call for Participation] - LACORO 2025: 4th Latin American Summer School on Robotics
by Monique Tomaz 13 Jul '25

13 Jul '25

Dear colleagues, students, and researchers, _______ LACORO 2025 - 4th Latin American Summer School on Robotics Rancagua (Chile) in person, 9-13 December 2025 https://www.lacoro.org We are pleased to confirm that *LACORO 2025* will be held in person from Tuesday, December 9, to Saturday, December 13, 2025, at O'Higgins University in Rancagua, Chile. This update reflects a scheduling adjustment made earlier to accommodate logistical needs. We are now less than 30 days away from the submission deadline! We warmly invite you to contribute and join us at LACORO 2025. Two Calls Are Now Open! - Call for Contribution Participants must submit a poster, an extended abstract, and, optionally, a cinematic video trailer to showcase their work. These submissions are mandatory for the following: - All registered Master’s and PhD students - All recipients of travel or registration grants. - Travel Grant Call Students may apply for financial support by submitting: - PDF including a motivation letter (maximum 2000 characters), a CV (maximum 2 pages) - (Optional) A recommendation letter from their PI or advisor (maximum 1 page) - All applicants must also submit a poster and *extended abstract*. *Important dates* - Registration deadline: *September** 30, 2025 * - Early Registration Pricing Ends*:* August 31, 2025 - Travel and Registration Grants Applications Close: *July 30, 2025 * - Travel and Registration Grants Notifications: August 15, 2025 - Extended Abstract Submission Closes: *July 30, 2025 * - Extended Abstract Acceptance Notifications: August 15, 2025 *Registration* Click here to register: https://www.lacoro.org We would like to highlight that there are limited spots for this event. They will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis as registrations are completed. Registration for students is free. If you have any questions about the school or the application process, please contact the organizing committee: lacoro(a)innovacionyrobotica.com or visit our website: https://www.lacoro.org Best regards, LACORO 2025 Organizing Committee

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[CFP] [meetings] AAAI 2025 Fall Symposium on “Unifying Representations for Robot Application Development” (UR-RAD)
by DAVID PORFIRIO 02 Jul '25

02 Jul '25

What: AAAI 2025 Fall Symposium on Unifying Representations for Robot Application Development (UR-RAD) When: November 6-8, 2025 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 3rd AAAI Fall Symposium on Unifying Representations for Robot Application Development (UR-RAD). Accepted papers will be presented in person only (though participants who are not presenting may attend remotely). 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 3rd Symposium on Unifying Representations for Robot Application Development (UR-RAD) therefore aims to increase interaction between junior and senior researchers, support in-progress research, and cultivate collaboration. Symposium Website: ur-rad.github.io<http://ur-rad.github.io> AAAI Fall Symposium Series Website: https://aaai.org/conference/fall-symposia/fss25/ ========================= Submission Topics of Interest ========================= - Representational trends - Representations for robot learning - AI planning for robotics - Formal methods in robotics - Natural language as a representation - Novel representations & novel representation uses - Representations for user interfaces - Robot end-user development - Robot programming interfaces & paradigms - Robot runtime/control environments - Opportunities for standardization - Frameworks (e.g., ROS or middleware) - Open-source & collaboration initiatives - Identifying representation requirements ==================== Important Dates ==================== "Preferred" round, with earlier feedback and the option to be included in the AAAI proceedings: * Submission deadline: August 7th (hard deadline) * Camera Ready Deadline: August 29th (hard deadline) "Late" round, without the option to archive in the AAAI proceedings: * 100-200 word abstract submission encouraged by: August 7 * Submission deadline: August 22 * Camera Ready Deadline: September 5 Regardless of archival plans, authors are encouraged to submit earlier rather than later. All papers submitted by August 7th, regardless of archival plans, will receive preference if a large number of submissions are received. ==================== Submission Information ==================== We invite the following contributions, formatted using the AAAI-25 author kit<https://aaai.org/authorkit25/>: * Full Papers (4-8 pages, archival OR non-archival): for novel research, artifact submissions, or strong works in progress. * Short Papers (2-4 pages, archival OR non-archival): for positions, smaller artifacts, and early work in progress. * Abstracts (1 page, non-archival only): for sharing ideas. In order to encourage interaction between junior and senior researchers, each paper accepted to UR-RAD 2025 (regardless of archival status or contribution type) has the option to be paired with an expert in the field, as a “mentor”. Paper authors who opt in, in addition to junior members of the community, will have the opportunity for extensive interaction with mentors, who will guide discussions about individual papers. If you intend to submit a paper, please email us at urrad.symposium(a)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 =================== Ruchen Wen (Co-Chair, Colgate University) David Porfirio (Co-Chair, Naval Research Laboratory) Saad Elbeleidy (Peerbots) Laura M. Hiatt (Naval Research Laboratory) Ross Mead (Semio) Andrew Schoen (Semio) Willie Wilson (Franklin & Marshall College) Laura Stegner (George Washington University) Contact urrad.symposium(a)gmail.com for any questions!

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[Registration Open] LACORO 2025: 4rd Latin American Summer School on Robotics
by Monique Tomaz 02 Jun '25

02 Jun '25

Dear colleagues, students, and researchers, _______ LACORO 2025 - 4th Latin American Summer School on Robotics Rancagua (Chile) in person, 8-12 December 2025 https://www.lacoro.org We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 4th edition of the Latin American Summer School on Robotics (LACORO). The school will take place in person from December 8-12, 2025, at the Universidad de O’Higgins in Rancagua, Chile. *Important dates* - Registration opens: June 1, 2025 - Registration deadline: September 30, 2025 - Early Registration Pricing Ends*:* Sunday, 31st August 2025 - Travel and Registration Grants Applications Open: Sunday, 1st June 2025 - Travel and Registration Grants Applications Close: Wednesday, 30th July 2025 - Travel and Registration Grants Notifications: Friday, 15th August 2025 - Extended Abstract Submission Opens: Sunday, 1st June 2025 - Extended Abstract Submission Closes: Tuesday, 15th July 2025 - Extended Abstract Acceptance Notifications: Friday, 15th August 202 - Poster & Cinematic Video Submission Closes: To be announced *Registration* Click here to register: https://www.lacoro.org *Travel Grant Application* If you want to apply for a travel grant, select the travel grant option when you register. The grants will be awarded based on the predefined criteria on our website, including the quality of the extended abstract. *Confirmed Speakers* The Summer School will have presentations by renowned international speakers, including the following confirmed speakers: - Cecilia Laschi, National University of Singapore. - Danica Kragic, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Sweden. - Heather Culbertson, University of Southern California. - Lorenzo Jamone, University College London (UCL), UK, Computer Science Department. - Xavier Hinaut, Inria (Mnemosyne team) & Institute of Neurodegenerative Diseases, Bordeaux France. We would like to highlight that there are limited spots for this event. They will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis as registrations are completed. Registration for students is free. If you have any questions about the school or the application process, please contact the organizing committee: lacoro(a)innovacionyrobotica.com or visit our website: https://www.lacoro.org Best regards, LACORO 2025 Organizing Committee

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[meetings][CFP] Call for participation at the software @HOME competion of the International Conference of Social Robotics in Naples 2025
by alexarossi＠gmail.com 27 May '25

27 May '25

Dear RoboCuppers, we would like to invite you to participate in the software competition, where the task has been created in collaboration with HL@HOME Execs for the International Conference of Social Robotics 2025 which it will be held in Naples, Italy on 10-12 September. Below you can find the information and website for the conference and competition. Do not hesitate to get in touch if you need further information. best regards Alessandra -- Alessandra Rossi, PhD Assistant Professor Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies - D.I.E.T.I. University of Naples Federico II Via Claudio, 21, 80125 - Naples, Italy w-page:https://alessandrarossi.net e-mail address:alessandra.rossi@unina.it e-mail address:a.rossi@herts.ac.uk X: @alhandra81 Robot Software and Design Competition International Conference of Social Robotics - ICSR 10-12 September, Naples, Italy Competitions full description https://icsr2025.eu/competition/ Submission deadline 20th June 2025 Submission competition(a)icsr2025.eu The design and development of different types of robots, along with their intelligence and behaviours, have been steadily advancing. However, the robotics industry is entering new challenges due to the emergence of innovative and intelligent robots designed for a wide range of applications. In particular, we are increasingly seeing the need for embodied AI agents that are able to engage, support and assist people with different needs, preferences and expectations across various aspects of life. To this extent, we want to invite students, young researchers and more experienced groups to participate in robot software and design competitions that will match today’s increasing demands. There are three categories: * Robot design Competition, where teams of students, young researchers can show their design innovative ideas * @HOME Competition, where teams of young and more experienced researchers can apply advanced techniques for solving real-world problems in a competition format. * @HOME Hackathon, where teams of students and young researchers can develop social behaviours for HRI in a hackathon format. The Competitions will be organised in two days: 1. A set-up day on 10/09 will serve for teams to test and adjust their solutions 2. A competition day on 11/09 where teams will show their robotic solutions. The Hackathon will be organised in two days: 1. A Workshop on 10/09 morning for illustrating the basic functionalities of the robot platforms and how to program them 2. Guided development on 10/09 afternoon with instructors following the teams in the development of some baseline tasks 3. Competition day on 11/09, where teams will develop their solutions and then show them for evaluation. For each category, we will select the winners. The winners of the challenges will be announced during the Closing Ceremony on September the 12th, 2025. Submissions Each submission should have a (maximum) 2-page summary. The template is flexible; however, it should include a concise abstract/synopsis of a maximum of 50 words, and enough details to judge the technical novelty of the proposed solution and/or innovative applications of robots. A single link of related video can be included. Video link is optional, and the maximum duration of the video should be 3 minutes. Please remember that it is not a scientific publication, but the description of a robotics innovation with potential to be developed as a project. Competition chairs, with the help from experts and reviewers, will select the finalists. Each finalist is supposed to register and present their entry at a dedicated session in the conference, which will be further evaluated by the Jury of peers. Email your submission to competition(a)icsr2025.eu <mailto:competition@icsr2025.eu>with the subject line including the competition you intend to participate into: * [ICSR 2025 Robot Design Competition] * [ICSR 2025 @HOME Competition] * [ICSR 2025 @HOME Hackathon]

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Third Call for Participation | RoboCup@Home 2025 (DSPL/OPL)
by Kathrin Lammers 21 May '25

21 May '25

Third Call for Participation RoboCup@Home 2025 (DSPL · OPL) As we have a few last spots available for this year's RoboCup@Home competition and had some requests, we are opening up the registration process briefly for teams who have not yet had the opportunity to apply. However, due to registration deadlines, we request that all necessary qualification material be sent in by *May 21st 2025 (AoE) - Deadline for submission of qualification material (Team Description Paper, Team Video, Team Website).* We will then review as soon as possible to ensure that the qualified teams can participate in early registration. Further Information on the necessary materials can be found in the Call for Participation on the website: https://athome.robocup.org/2025-cfp2-all/ With kind regards, and looking forward to see your team in Salvador, The 2025 RoboCup@Home Organizing and Technical Committees _______________________________________________ RoboCup-athome in RoboCup.org Mailing list To send a message to this list send email to robocup-athome(a)lists.robocup.org To unsubscribe send an email to robocup-athome-leave(a)lists.robocup.org

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Third Call for Participation | RoboCup@Home 2025 (DSPL/OPL)
by Lammers, Kathrin 21 May '25

21 May '25

Third Call for Participation RoboCup@Home 2025 (DSPL · OPL) As we have a few last spots available for this year's RoboCup@Home competition and had some requests, we are opening up the registration process briefly for teams who have not yet had the opportunity to apply. However, due to registration deadlines, we request that all necessary qualification material be sent in by *May 21st 2025 (AoE) - Deadline for submission of qualification material (Team Description Paper, Team Video, Team Website).* We will then review as soon as possible to ensure that the qualified teams can participate in early registration. Further Information on the necessary materials can be found in the Call for Participation on the website: https://athome.robocup.org/2025-cfp2-all/ With kind regards, and looking forward to see your team in Salvador, The 2025 RoboCup@Home Organizing and Technical Committees _______________________________________________ RoboCup-athome in RoboCup.org Mailing list To send a message to this list send email to robocup-athome(a)lists.robocup.org To unsubscribe send an email to robocup-athome-leave(a)lists.robocup.org

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Rulebook and Q&A Session
by Vanessa Hassouna 29 Apr '25

29 Apr '25

Dear Teams, On behalf of the Technical Committee, firstly, congratulations on for the teams being accepted — we’re excited to see you all in Brazil soon! I’m reaching out to let you know that we have a version of the Rulebook that we’re quite happy with. You’ll notice a new task added that focuses heavily on Human-Robot Interaction (HRI). You can find the Rulebook here: https://github.com/RoboCupAtHome/RuleBook There’s also a PDF download available at the bottom of that page. To help answer any questions, we’ll host a Q&A session on *12.05* at *12:00 Berlin time* via If you can’t make it, feel free to send your questions in advance — we’ll make sure to answer them during the session and will also share a written summary of all questions and answers afterward. Looking forward to hearing from you and seeing you all soon! Best regards, Vanessa Hassouna On behalf of the RoboCup@Home Technical Committee Zoom: Vanessa Hassouna is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Q&A Session Time: May 12, 2025 12:00 PM Amsterdam, Berlin, Rome, Stockholm, Vienna Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Weekly: https://uni-bremen.zoom-x.de/meeting/u50pd-uoqDwvHdZcgvRE2iRXcE3F_fDEnPA-/i… Join Zoom Meeting https://uni-bremen.zoom-x.de/j/69402067572?pwd=cc1bvyTpvqUlquy19aEjceF7d3PX… Meeting ID: 694 0206 7572 Passcode: 933974 -- Vanessa Hassouna |hassouna(a)uni-bremen.de Universität Bremen | Am Fallturm 1 28359 Bremen | Germany Tel: +49 421 218-64044 | TAB 2.81 https://ai.uni-bremen.de/team/vanessa_hassouna

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Registration Code
by Equipe de Robótica FURGBOT 29 Apr '25

29 Apr '25

Team Name: FBOT@Home League: @HOME-OPL Country: Brazil Hello, The FBOT@Home team would like to know if the registration code and link should already have been sent to us, since we are in the early registration period ( March 10 - May 16)? Greetings, Luís Felipe Milczarek Quadros.

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[@Home2025-Confirmation](FBOT@Home)
by Equipe de Robótica FURGBOT 12 Mar '25

12 Mar '25

Team Name: FBOT@Home League: OPL Country: Brazil Hello, The FBOT@Home team would like to know if it is all in order or if there is something else to send to confirm our participation in the RoboCup@Home 2025, since there isn't a checkmark besides our team's name. We filled the Google Form confirming attendance within the deadline. Thank you. Regards, Marina Zanotta Rocha

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CfP // Extended Paper Deadline – 12th International Conference on Communities & Technologies (C&T 2025)
by Paluch, Richard, Dr. phil. 11 Mar '25

11 Mar '25

***Apologies for cross-posting*** Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce that the Paper submission deadline (full, short and exploratory papers) to the 12th International Conference on Communities & Technologies (C&T 2025) has been extended to April 4, 2025. Please make your submission via the PCS system: https://new.precisionconference.com/comtech The conference will take place from July 20–23, 2025, at the University of Siegen, Germany, and we cordially invite you to submit research papers, workshop proposals, posters, demos, panels/symposia, practitioner&community events, and doctoral research plans for potential presentation or facilitation at the conference. Accepted Papers will be published in the ACM Digital Library with the new ACM ICPS Model. Accepted Companion Submissions, such as Posters, Demos, Workshops, and Panels will be published in the EUSSET Digital Library. The biennial International Conference on Communities & Technologies (C&T) is the premier international forum for stimulating debate and disseminating research on the complex connections between communities – in their multiple forms – and information and communication technologies. C&T is brought to you by EUSSET, the European Society for Socially Embedded Systems. We welcome researchers, designers, educators, industry professionals, practitioners, and students from the many disciplines and perspectives bearing on the interaction between community and technology. The theme for C&T 2025 is "Approaching the Future, Embracing the Past". We invite papers and proposals from diverse perspectives, including technology, philosophy, social sciences, policy, design, business, activism, healthcare, industry, art, humanities, and so on. Examples of relevant topics include, but are not limited to, the following: * Diverse communities and their relationships to technology; urban and rural, migrants, refugees, indigenous peoples, LGBTQ, activists and social movements, low-income communities, alt-right and hate groups; the developing world and non-Western societies; professional communities, communities of practice, research communities; * Bottom-up movements, grassroots developments, civic activism, community engagement, participatory publics, communities and innovation; ethics, power and social justice issues; perspectives on the spread of technology and its impact on different societies; Learning from historical grassroots movements to democratize access to technology and knowledge. * Classical Design Principles in Modern Technology: Applying traditional design methodologies to enhance user experience and accessibility in digital products. Resilient Systems and Adaptive Strategies: Learning from historical technological failures to build resilient and adaptable future systems. * Crowdfunding, collective and civic intelligence, community learning, early warning systems, collective awareness, collaborative awareness platforms; social cognition; community emotion; happiness; historical memory; * Community owned and operated technology, peer production and the commons, DIY and maker communities (makerspaces, fablabs, crafters); community agriculture; How indigenous and local knowledge can contribute to contemporary technological innovations. * Civic problem-solving, communities in relation to urgent and complex challenges to the health of the planet and the people that inhabit it; collaborative systems; partnering with education; government, civil society, and movements; resilience and rebuilding in the face of technological or societal disruption; * Support of community processes: sensemaking, online deliberation; issue, argumentation and discussion mapping; community ideation and idea management systems; collective decision-making; group memory; participatory sensory networks; * The future of communities and technology; simulations, utopian or dystopian design; durable relationships and long-range goals; and * Development and support of the Communities & Technologies community; social and technological critique; effectiveness and other measures. * Exploring the role of augmented, virtual, and mixed reality in enhancing learning, collaboration, and community experiences across various domains. * Investigating how technology supports healthcare accessibility, rehabilitation, and improved quality of life for individuals with diverse needs. * Examining the impact of robotics in society, from automation and smart systems to ethical considerations and human-centered applications. * Understanding how humans and robots collaborate, communicate, and coexist in workplaces, homes, and public spaces. * Analyzing how collaborative technologies and learning frameworks drive innovation, skill development, and knowledge-sharing in industrial settings. Deadlines (all Anywhere on Earth (AoE)) * Papers (full, short and exploratory) * April 04, 2025 (23:59 AoE), paper submissions due * Workshops * May 09, 2025 (23:59 AoE), workshop proposals due * Doctoral colloquium * April 25, 2025 (23:59 AoE), Doctoral Colloquium applications due * Posters and Demos * May 09, 2025 (23:59 AoE), posters/demos due * EUSSET Grant for student and community organizations to attend C&T 2025 * May 30, 2025 (23:59 AoE), applications due * Student Volunteers * April 25, 2025, applications due * Practitioner Events * May 09, 2025 (23:59 AoE), applications due * Early-Bird Registration * June 15, 2025, early-bird registration ends For further details, see https://comtech.community/ Paper Co-Chairs Richard Paluch, University of Siegen Holger Klapperich, University of Applied Sciences Düsseldorf & General Chairs Konstantin Aal, University of Siegen David Unbehaun, Clausthal University of Technology --- Dr. Richard Paluch Research Associate Pronouns: he/him/his Information Systems, esp. IT for the Ageing Society University of Siegen Kohlbettstr. 15 57072 Siegen

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Extension of Deadline: Second Call for Participation | RoboCup@Home 2025 (DSPL OPL)
by Alina Hawkin 31 Jan '25

31 Jan '25

Dear RoboCup@Home participants, due to multiple requests, we have decided to extend the deadline for the submission of qualification material for the second call of participation to the 14th of February 2025. The confirmation of participation deadline of the first call, has also been extended until the 17th of March, which aligns it with the deadline of the second call. We hope that these changes do not cause any inconveniences, and apologize if they do. Kind regards, Alina Hawkin, OC

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[jobs] One full-time Postdoc position in Interpretable AI for Human-Centered Collaboration and Decision-Making @Chalmers
by Karinne Ramirez-Amaro 23 Jan '25

23 Jan '25

Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce one Postdoc position at the Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden. The application deadline is January 31, 2025. We are looking for a highly motivated Postdoctoral researcher in the areas of Interpretable Artificial Intelligence (IAI) and Autonomous Decision-Making to study and make significant contributions to the emerging field of Human-Robot Collaboration (HRC). HRC studies the most effective algorithms to enable robots to work safely and efficiently alongside humans in shared spaces. Join our multidisciplinary team to further investigate and propose innovative solutions to empower robots with the ability to make informed decisions in collaborative environments. If you are passionate about Interpretable AI, autonomous decision-making, and the future of human-robot collaboration, we strongly encourage you to apply! More information about the position: https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/work-with-us/vacancies/?rmpage=jo… **Application deadline: January 31, 2025** Please, do not hesitate to contact me for further information. Best regards, Karinne --------------------- Karinne Ramirez Amaro Associate Professor Chalmers University of Technology Department of Electrical Engineering Systems and Control Division SE-412 96 Göteborg, Sweden Member of IEEE-RAS Administratite Committee (AdCom) IEEE-RAS Associate Vice Presidents of the Member Activity Board (MAB) E-mail:karinne@chalmers.se Website: https://sites.google.com/view/craft-laboratory/home Office Room: Edit, 5437 Office telephone: +46-31-772-1074 www.chalmers.se<http://www.chalmers.se>

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RoboCup German Open 2025, March 12-16 in Nuremberg
by Sven Wachsmuth 22 Jan '25

22 Jan '25

*RoboCup German Open 2025* Call for Participation - Major Leagues https://robocup.de/german-open <https://robocup.de/german-open> NürnbergMesse, Frankenhalle, Germany The 22nd RoboCup German Open 2025 will take place from March 12-16 in Nuremberg. Nuremberg, the second largest city in Bavaria, combines medieval charm with modern vitality. The city is known for its iconic castle, half-timbered houses and old city walls and has great historical significance. The city flourishes as a cultural and innovative centre where history and modern life coexist in a wonderful way. Every regional and international Major team is cordially invited to take part in the event. ---------------------------- RoboCup Major Leagues (international teams) ---------------------- After the team setup on March 12th, the competitions will take place from 13 to 16 March 2025 in the following main leagues: * RoboCupSoccer Standard Platform League * RoboCupSoccer Humanoid League (KidSize and AdultSize) * RoboCupSoccer Small Size League * RoboCupRescue Robot League * RoboCupIndustrial Logistics League * RoboCupIndustrial @Work League * RoboCup@Home Open Platform League Registration opens *** December 15, 2024 *** Registration deadline *** January 31st, 2025 *** Late registration deadline (team members only) *** February 28th, 2025 *** When registration opens visit https://register.robocup.de <https://register.robocup.de/>to register your RoboCup Major League team. Details on the registration (fee, rules, travel) are available on the website. Teams are advised to make their own accommodation arrangements as early as possible, as places are limited before March 13. ---------------------------- RoboCup Junior (German teams) ----------------------------------- From March 13-16, 2025 the final event of the German RoboCupJunior Championship will be held at RoboCup German Open 2025 in Nuremberg. The best teams that have qualified in the eight previous German qualifying tournaments will take part. The best German Junior teams in the 2025 German Junior Final will qualify for RoboCup 2025 in Brazil and for the European RoboCupJunior Competition 2025 in Italy. ----------------------------- Organization Committee ---------------------------------- * Oskar von Stryk (General Chair) * Stefan May (Local Chair) * Alexander Ferrein (German RoboCup Committee, Spokesperson Major) The Major Leagues Organizing Committee: * Heinrich Mellmann (Standard Platform League) * Maike Paetzel-Prüsmann (Humanoid League) * Nicolai Ommer (Small Size League) * Johannes Pellenz, Stefan May, Thomas Sander (Rescue Robot League & RMRC) * Sven Wachsmuth (@Home League) * Alexander Ferrein (Logistics League) * Christoph Steup (@Work League) ---------------------------- Co-located Events ------------------------------------------------------ Parallel to the RoboCup German Open 2025 the first German Robotics Conference organized by the newly established Robotics Institute Germany (RIG) will take place. The conference will bring together the leading German researchers in AI-based robotics. Also in parallel, the FreizeitMesse will take place, which is one of Germany's largest leisure and lifestyle fairs. It attracts about 70.000 visitors each year. Many participants from both events are expected to visit RoboCup German Open 2025. ---------------------------- Important dates ---------------------------------- * 2024-12-15 Major teams early registration starts * 2025-01-31 Major teams registration deadline, team member registration deadline * 2025-02-28 Late registration deadline (team members only) * 2025-03-12 Set-up day Major League teams * 2025-03-13 to 16 Competition days * 2025-03-16 Major and Junior finals The event is open to the public during all days from 9 am to 5 pm ----------------------------- Contact ---------------------------------- Please contact _germanopen(a)robocup.de_ <mailto:germanopen@robocup.de>for any questions. See you all at the 22nd RoboCup German Open 2025! Best regards, German RoboCup Committee ---------------------------------- Acknowledgment ---------------------------------- The RoboCup German Open 2025 are supported by the German Federal Ministry for Research and Education (BMBF) within the Robotics Institute Germany under grant number 16ME1001.

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