The market for wearable social robots remains relatively small. As illustrated by the case of AIBI, early models often face typical teething problems, with user forums filled with questions and complaints. Nevertheless, these technologies hold potential for a wide range of future applications, offering support and benefits not only to healthy individuals but also to people with disabilities or impairments. The paper „Wearable Social Robots for the Disabled and Impaired“ by Oliver Bendel explores this topic in depth. It defines wearable social robots and situates them within the broader category of wearable robotics. The paper presents several examples and outlines potential application areas specifically for individuals with disabilities. It also addresses key social, ethical, economic, and technical challenges, building on the preceding analysis. The paper has been accepted for presentation at ICSR 2025, which will take place in Naples from September 10 to 12.
The ICSR is one of the leading conferences for social robotics worldwide. The 17th edition will take place from 10 to 12 September 2025 in Naples, Italy. The deadline for submitting short papers is approaching. Short papers consist of 5 pages of body text plus 1 page references. The most important conference dates are: Short Paper Submission: June 18, 2025; Short Paper Notification: July 7t, 2025; Camera-ready: July 11, 2025; Paper Presentation Days at ICSR’25: September 11 and 12, 2025. All dates are listed on the website. „The conference of theme, ‚Emotivation at the Core: Empowering Social Robots to Inspire and Connect,‘ highlights the essential role of ‚Emotivation‘ in social robotics. Emotivation captures the synergy between emotion and motivation, where emotions trigger and sustain motivation during interactions. In social robotics, this concept is key to building trust, fostering empathy, and supporting decision-making by enabling robots to respond sensitively to human emotions, inspiring engagement and action.“ (Website ICSR) Participants will meet for two days at the Parthenope University of Naples and for the third day at the Città della Scienza conference center. All buildings and rooms are also listed on the website. The PDF of the CfP can be downloaded here.
The ICSR 2025 has announced Jérôme Monceaux as the event’s second keynote speaker. The co-founder of Aldebaran Robotics is the creative force behind the iconic humanoid robots Pepper and NAO, which have revolutionized human-robot interaction worldwide. Monceaux has a unique ability to merge technology with empathy. He founded SPooN and Enchanted Tools, leading initiatives that blend 3D animation, AI, and robotics to create interactive characters and tools that enrich everyday life. A passionate advocate for accessible innovation, Monceaux is a sought-after speaker who regularly inspires the next generation through talks and lectures at schools and universities across Europe. From TEDx stages to international tech events like VivaTech and SXSW, his message is clear: technology should enchant, empower, and bring people together. More information is available at icsr2025.eu.
The ICSR is one of the leading conferences for social robotics worldwide. The 17th edition will take place from 10 to 12 September 2025 in Naples, Italy. The deadline for submitting short papers has been extended. Short papers consist of 5 pages of body text plus 1 page references. The most important conference dates are: Short Paper Submission: June 18, 2025; Short Paper Notification: July 7t, 2025; Camera-ready: July 11, 2025; Paper Presentation Days at ICSR’25: September 11 and 12, 2025. All dates are listed on the website. „The conference of theme, ‚Emotivation at the Core: Empowering Social Robots to Inspire and Connect,‘ highlights the essential role of ‚Emotivation‘ in social robotics. Emotivation captures the synergy between emotion and motivation, where emotions trigger and sustain motivation during interactions. In social robotics, this concept is key to building trust, fostering empathy, and supporting decision-making by enabling robots to respond sensitively to human emotions, inspiring engagement and action.“ (Website ICSR) Participants will meet for two days at the Parthenope University of Naples and for the third day at the Città della Scienza conference center. All buildings and rooms are also listed on the website. The PDF of the CfP can be downloaded here.
The ICSR is one of the leading conferences for social robotics worldwide. The 17th edition will take place from 10 to 12 September 2025 in Naples, Italy. As part of the program, the conference welcomes proposals for workshops that provide a platform for in-depth discussion, exchange of knowledge, and community engagement around current topics in social robotics. The organizers are especially interested in workshops that promote dialogue between established researchers and early-career scientists, supporting a dynamic and inclusive research environment. The deadline for submitting workshop proposals is June 4, 2025. Notifications of acceptance will be sent by July 1, 2025. All details and the submission portal can be found at the following link: icsr2025.eu/ss-ws-proposal … ICSR 2025 offers an opportunity to help shape the future of social robotics through collaborative and forward-looking workshop initiatives.
The ICSR is one of the leading conferences for social robotics worldwide. The 17th edition will take place from 10 to 12 September 2025 in Naples, Italy. The deadline for submitting full papers has been extended one last time. Full papers should consist of 11 pages of body text plus references as appropriate. The most important conference dates are: Full Paper Submission: May 9, 2025; Full Paper Notification: June 13, 2025; Camera-ready: June 30, 2025; Paper Presentation Days at ICSR’25: September 11 and 12, 2025. All dates – including the deadlines for the submission of short papers and special session papers – are listed on the website. „The conference theme, ‚Emotivation at the Core: Empowering Social Robots to Inspire and Connect,‘ highlights the essential role of ‚Emotivation‘ in social robotics. Emotivation captures the synergy between emotion and motivation, where emotions trigger and sustain motivation during interactions. In social robotics, this concept is key to building trust, fostering empathy, and supporting decision-making by enabling robots to respond sensitively to human emotions, inspiring engagement and action.“ (Website ICSR) Participants will meet for two days at the Parthenope University of Naples and for the third day at the Città della Scienza conference center. All buildings and rooms are also listed on the website. The PDF of the CfP can be downloaded here.
The ICSR is one of the leading conferences for social robotics worldwide. The 17th edition will take place from 10 to 12 September 2025 in Naples, Italy. The deadline for the submission of complete entries has been extended again. Papers should consist of 11 pages of body text plus references as appropriate. The most important conferences dates are: Full Paper Submission: April 30th, 2025; Full Paper Notification: June 6th, 2025; Camera-ready: June 30th, 2025; Paper Presentation Days at ICSR’25: September 11th and 12th, 2025. All dates are also listed on the website. „The conference theme, ‚Emotivation at the Core: Empowering Social Robots to Inspire and Connect,‘ highlights the essential role of ‚Emotivation‘ in social robotics. Emotivation captures the synergy between emotion and motivation, where emotions trigger and sustain motivation during interactions. In social robotics, this concept is key to building trust, fostering empathy, and supporting decision-making by enabling robots to respond sensitively to human emotions, inspiring engagement and action.“ (Website ICSR) Participants will meet for two days at the Parthenope University of Naples and for the third day at the Città della Scienza conference center. All buildings and rooms are also listed on the website.
The ICSR 2025 announces Daniela Rus as the event’s first keynote speaker. She is the Andrew (1956) and Erna Viterbi Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Director of the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL). Her research spans robotics, mobile computing, and data science, with a focus on the future of AI and automation. She is a MacArthur Fellow, a Fellow of ACM, AAAI, and IEEE, and a member of the National Academy of Engineering and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Professor Rus received her Ph.D. in computer science from Cornell University and continues to lead innovation in the field. Her keynote at the ICSR 2025 promises to provide valuable insights into the evolving landscape of robotics and AI. More information is available at icsr2025.eu.
The ICSR is one of the leading conferences for social robotics worldwide. The 17th edition will take place from 10 to 12 September 2025 in Naples, Italy. The deadline for the full paper submission was extended. Papers should consist of 11 pages of body text plus references as appropriate. The most important conferences dates are: Full Paper Submission: April 18th, 2025; Full Paper Notification: June 6th, 2025; Camera-ready: June 30th, 2025; Paper Presentation Days at ICSR’25: September 11th and 12th, 2025. All dates are also listed on the website. „The conference theme, ‚Emotivation at the Core: Empowering Social Robots to Inspire and Connect,‘ highlights the essential role of ‚Emotivation‘ in social robotics. Emotivation captures the synergy between emotion and motivation, where emotions trigger and sustain motivation during interactions. In social robotics, this concept is key to building trust, fostering empathy, and supporting decision-making by enabling robots to respond sensitively to human emotions, inspiring engagement and action.“ (Website ICSR) Participants will meet for two days at the Parthenope University of Naples and for the third day at the Città della Scienza conference center. All buildings and rooms are also listed on the website.
Join us as a sponsor for the 17th International Conference on Social Robotics & AI, taking place on 10-12 September 2025 at Naples, Italy. This prestigious event brings together researchers, leading experts, innovators, and thought leaders in the fields of robotics, AI, and human-robot interaction. Don’t miss the opportunity to align your brand with cutting-edge advancements. We offer different sponsorship/exhibition packages, all information is available at the page: icsr2025.eu/sponsor2/. If you are interested or have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us at info@icsr2025.eu with the subject line tag [Sponsorship]. The ICSR is one of the leading conferences for social robotics worldwide. Participants will meet for two days at the Parthenope University of Naples and for the third day at the Città della Scienza conference center. More information on icsr2025.eu.
The ICSR is one of the leading conferences for social robotics worldwide. The 17th edition will take place from 10 to 12 September 2025 in Naples, Italy. The deadline for the full paper submission is approaching. Papers should consist of 11 pages of body text plus references as appropriate. The most important conferences dates are: Full Paper Submission: March 28th, 2025; Full Paper Notification: May 9th, 2025; Camera-ready: June 30th, 2025; Paper Presentation Days at ICSR’25: September 11th and 12th, 2025. All dates are also listed on the website. „The conference theme, ‚Emotivation at the Core: Empowering Social Robots to Inspire and Connect,‘ highlights the essential role of ‘Emotivation’ in social robotics. Emotivation captures the synergy between emotion and motivation, where emotions trigger and sustain motivation during interactions. In social robotics, this concept is key to building trust, fostering empathy, and supporting decision-making by enabling robots to respond sensitively to human emotions, inspiring engagement and action.“ (Website ICSR) Participants will meet for two days at the Parthenope University of Naples and for the third day at the Città della Scienza conference center. All buildings and rooms are also listed on the website.
Since November 12, 2023, a custom GPT called Social Robotics Girl has been available that provides information about social robotics. It was created by Prof. Dr. Oliver Bendel and is based on a collection of his articles on this topic. It can therefore give his definition of social robots and make classifications based on his five-dimension model. Since February 16, 2025, Social Robotics Girl is also a contact person when it comes to the International Conference on Social Robotics 2025 (ICSR 2025) in Naples. She knows the deadlines for submissions, the chairs and committees, and the venues. And above all, she can advise you on the topics of the conference, which this time revolve around “Emotivation”. Of course, she also knows a good recipe for Pizza Napoletana. Social Robotics Girl can be accessed via chatgpt.com/g/g-TbhZSZaer-social-robotics-girl.
Fig.: Social Robotics Girl informs you about the ICSR 2025 (Figure: Ideogram)
ICSR’25 allows for special sessions on topics of particular interest to attendees. The goal is to complement the regular program with new and emerging topics of interest in social robotics. Proposals will be evaluated on a rolling basis until the deadline below, and organizers will be notified of the outcome. Once accepted, the invited session will be published on the ICRS website along with an invited session code to be used at the time of paper submission. Special session papers will go through the same review process as regular papers and will be published in the same way. Papers should be submitted as PDF documents of no more than 3-4 pages. More information is available at icsr2025.eu/ss-ws-proposal/.
Fig.: The Parthenope University of Naples (Photo: Parthenope)
The first two days of ICSR 2025 will be held „on the industrial side of Naples“. This has been announced by the General Chairs, Mariacarla Staffa (University of Naples Parthenope, Italy) and John-John Cabibihan (Qatar University, Qatar). The Honorary Chair is Bruno Siciliano (University of Naples Federico II, Italy). „The University of Naples Parthenope will host the social robotics conference and showcase the technological advancements of this innovative city. Since 1919, the University of Naples Parthenope has been dedicated to fostering young talent, offering internationally oriented education and cutting-edge research. With 15,000 students, 320 faculty, and 250 staff, it combines a strong maritime tradition with excellence in economics, law, engineering, technology, and sports sciences. Innovation and real-world impact are at the core of its mission.“ (Announcement General Chairs) On the third day, the participants will meet at the Città della Scienza conference center. The conference website of ICSR 2025 is online since January: icsr2025.eu.
Fig.: The Parthenope University of Naples (Photo: Parthenope)
ICSR is one of the leading conferences for social robotics worldwide. The 17th edition will take place from 10 to 12 September 2025 in Naples, Italy. Participants will meet for two days at the Parthenope University of Naples and for the third day at the Città della Scienza conference center. In 2022, the conference took place in Florence, Italy. Scientists from all over the world met at the Camera di Commercio di Firenze. Dozens of robots were exhibited in the spacious inner courtyard, including the then new ARI from PAL Robotics. Lectures and workshops were held in the rooms on the sides. The conference website of ICSR 2025 is online since January: icsr2025.eu.
The ICSR is one of the leading conferences for social robotics worldwide. The 17th edition will take place from 10 to 12 September 2025 in Naples, Italy. The conference website is now online: icsr2025.eu. „The conference theme, ‘Emotivation at the Core: Empowering Social Robots to Inspire and Connect,’ highlights the essential role of ‘Emotivation’ in social robotics. Emotivation captures the synergy between emotion and motivation, where emotions trigger and sustain motivation during interactions. In social robotics, this concept is key to building trust, fostering empathy, and supporting decision-making by enabling robots to respond sensitively to human emotions, inspiring engagement and action.“ (Website ICSR) The most important conferences dates are: Full Paper Submission: March 28th, 2025; Full Paper Notification: May 9th, 2025; Camera-ready: June 30th, 2025; Paper Presentation Days at ICSR’25: September 11th and 12th, 2025. All dates are also listed on the website. Participants will meet for two days at the Parthenope University of Naples and for the third day at the Città della Scienza conference center. All buildings and rooms are also listed on the website. Be part of this excellent conference!
The 17th International Conference on Social Robotics will again bring together researchers and practitioners working on human-robot interaction and the integration of social robots into society. ICSR 2025 will be held in Naples, Italy in September. Mariacarla Staffa from the Università degli Studi di Napoli ‚Parthenope‘ made this announcement at the ICSR 2024 in Odense. The institution is one of the state universities in the metropolitan region. Parthenope has been the city goddess of Naples since ancient times and is a poetic term for the city. With the help of a promotional video, the researcher drew attention to the numerous sights in the city and the surrounding area. World-famous are archaeological sites such as Pompeii and sights such as the Amalfi Coast. The active volcano Vesuvius is located in the Gulf of Naples, nine kilometres from the city. Italy is one of the most important countries in the world for social robotics. The ICSR had already taken place there in 2022, in Florence to be precise. Naples will certainly also be an outstanding host.
The main conference of the ICSR will be held in Odense in 2024, and its full name is „16th International Conference on Social Robotics +AI“. There is also the ICSR-2024 Competition in Naples, Italy. According to the website, it is „The 1st Competition of the International Conference on Social Robotics“. The new format will take place on 30-31 May 2024 (according to a later announcement, it was postponed to May 8 and 9). The General Chair explains the intention of the event: „ICSR Competition aims at being not only a competition but an extraordinary showcase of innovation and talent in the field of robotics. This event marks the convergence of brilliance, where teams comprising students, PhD students, researchers, and esteemed professors will compete in a series of captivating competitions through a groundbreaking exploration into the realms of robotics, where cutting-edge technologies and social applications come together. In the spirit of fostering collaboration and pushing the boundaries of what is possible, our competitions will showcase the diverse capabilities of robotics.“ (Website ICSR-24 Competition) According to the organizers, teams will compete in four different competitions: the Robotic Arm Challenge, the Humanoid Robot Challenge, the Robot Design Challenge, and the Game Jam Challenge. More information is available at www.icsr2024-competition.org.
Fig.: The well-known NAO at the Brugg-Windisch campus
