Brief Information
The International Conference on Social Robotics 2026 (ICSR 2026) returns for its 18th edition with a visionary theme: ICSR + Art: Exploring Creative Robotics. Hosted at Senate House, University of London, the conference brings together global researchers, artists, designers, and industry professionals to advance the future of social robotics. The event welcomes a wide range of submissions—including papers, workshops, special sessions, competitions, and debates—offering an inclusive, multidisciplinary platform for cutting-edge innovation.
Key Dates & Details
Official Website: https://icsr2026.uk
Workshop & Special Session Proposal Deadline: 1 December 2025
Paper Submission Deadline: 15 February 2026
Competition Submission Deadline: 1 March 2026
Debate Proposal Submission Deadline: 1 March 2026
Paper Acceptance Notification: 15 April 2026
Competition Finalists Notification: 15 April 2026
Debate Acceptance Notification: 15 April 2026
Camera-Ready Submission Deadline: 1 May 2026
Conference Dates: 1–4 July 2026
Location: Senate House, University of London, London, UK
Theme: ICSR + Art: Exploring Creative Robotics
Publisher: Springer LNAI (indexed in SpringerLink, Scopus, EI Compendex, etc.)
Table of Contents
Overview
The International Conference on Social Robotics 2026 is one of the world’s leading events dedicated to the growing field of social robotics. ICSR brings together researchers from robotics, artificial intelligence, psychology, design, engineering, arts, and humanities to explore how robots interact, communicate, and coexist with humans.
For its 18th edition, ICSR introduces the special theme ICSR + Art, highlighting creative approaches, artistic exploration, and cross-disciplinary robotics research. However, submissions are welcomed across all areas of social robotics, ensuring broad participation.
Accepted papers will be published by Springer International Publishing in the Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence (LNAI) series and indexed in major scientific databases such as Scopus, SpringerLink, and EI Compendex. Selected papers may be invited to contribute to special issues of high-impact journals.
Eligibility
The International Conference on Social Robotics 2026 accepts submissions from:
- Researchers (all career levels)
- Academics and graduate students
- Artists and creative practitioners
- Industry professionals
- Multidisciplinary teams working at the intersection of robotics, AI, and society
There are no nationality or institutional restrictions. Each submission format has its own guidelines, but all contributions must be original, unpublished, and written in English.
Application Details
1. Regular Papers (12–15 pages)
- Must present original, unpublished research.
- Submitted via the METEOR Springer system.
- Reviewed by Program Committee or Special Session organisers.
- Published in Springer LNAI.
- Optional extra pages at £40 per page.
2. Short Papers (6–11 pages)
- Early-stage research, creative work, demos, performances, videos, installations.
- Can include posters, digital images, or 3-minute videos.
- Published in Springer LNAI.
- Showcased digitally at the conference.
3. Special Session Proposals (3–4 pages)
- Focus on emerging or high-interest topics.
- Must include: title, organisers, description, topics, intended audience, and solicitation plan.
- Evaluated continuously until the deadline.
4. Workshop Proposals (3–4 pages)
- Half-day or full-day interactive sessions.
- Encouraged formats: academic–industry collaborations, creative robotics, hands-on activities.
- Accepted workshops may publish curated papers in CRC Press book series.
5. Competition Submissions (1–2 pages)
- Open for design innovation, artistic robotics, and People’s Choice awards.
- Submission portal: https://icsr2026.uk/competition-submission/
6. Debate Proposals
- Short descriptions critically exploring key questions or controversies.
- Submission portal: https://icsr2026.uk/debate-proposal
7. Publication
All accepted papers will be published in:
- Springer LNAI (Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence)
- Indexed by Scopus, EI Compendex, SpringerLink
Workshop papers may be invited for publication in CRC Press book series.
Selected submissions may be recommended for journal special issues.
Who can submit to the International Conference on Social Robotics 2026?
Anyone working in robotics, AI, design, human–robot interaction, or creative technologies—including artists and industry teams—is encouraged to apply.
Are all accepted papers published?
Yes, regular, short, and special session papers are published in Springer LNAI and indexed in major academic databases.
Is the conference theme mandatory?
No. While ICSR + Art is highlighted, the conference accepts submissions across the full spectrum of social robotics research.
What presentation formats are available for short papers?
Poster, digital image, or 3-minute video, with an optional teaser talk at the conference.
Official Link
👉 View full details and submission instructions on the official website:
https://icsr2026.uk/calls/
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