IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems 2025 (IROS 2025)

About the Event

The 2025 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2025) will be held from October 19 to 25, 2025, in the vibrant city of Hangzhou, China. IROS is a premier international forum for the global robotics research community, dedicated to exploring the frontiers of science and technology in intelligent robots and smart machines.

The conference emphasizes future directions and the latest approaches, designs, and outcomes in robotics. It provides a large and impactful platform for researchers and practitioners to present and discuss their work. In addition to technical sessions and multi-media presentations, IROS conferences typically feature panel discussions, forums, workshops, tutorials, an extensive exhibition, and technical tours.

Key Dates

• Paper Submission Deadline (Extended): March 2, 2025
• Notification of Paper Acceptance: June 30, 2025
• Final Paper Submission Deadline: July 31, 2025
• Conference Dates: October 19–25, 2025

Program Highlights: Plenary & Keynote Speakers

IROS 2025 features an exceptional lineup of world-renowned speakers who are at the forefront of robotics and AI.

Plenary Session

• Prof. Song-Chun Zhu: “TongBrain: Bridging Physical Robots and AGI Agents” (Oct 21, 9:00 AM). The esteemed founder of the Beijing Institute for General Artificial Intelligence will discuss the convergence of embodied AI and AGI.

Keynote Speakers

• Prof. Josie Hughes (EPFL): “Bioinspired Robots: Building Embodied Intelligence” (Oct 21, 1:20 PM). Dive into the world of robots that learn and adapt through physical interaction.
• Prof. Kanako Harada (The University of Tokyo): “Co-evolution of Human and AI-Robots to Expand Science Frontiers” (Oct 22, 5:20 PM). Explore how AI-robotic systems can accelerate scientific discovery beyond human limits.
• Prof. Karinne Ramirez-Amaro (Chalmers University): “Transparent Robot Decision-Making with Interpretable & Explainable Methods” (Oct 21, 5:40 PM). Learn about making robot actions understandable and predictable.

Featured Workshops & Technical Tours

Workshops

Dive deep into specialized topics with expert-led workshops:

• “Intelligent Robotics: Harnessing Embodied Intelligence” (Oct 20): A full-day session featuring leading academics like Prof. Gordon Cheng and Prof. Dongheui Lee, exploring next-generation robot manipulation.
• “2nd AI Meets Autonomy: Vision, Language, and Autonomous Systems” (Oct 21): Uncover the synergies between large language models and robotics to create more instructable and generalizable autonomous systems.

Technical Tours

Get a behind-the-scenes look at China’s leading robotics companies:

• Unitree Robotics: Get up close with their famous quadruped robots.
• DEEP Robotics: Discover innovations in legged robots for complex environments.
• Xiaoshan Robot Exhibition Center: Explore a hub of robotic innovation.

Conference Program

IROS 2025 will offer a comprehensive program including:

• Technical sessions with paper presentations.
• Plenary and keynote talks by leading experts.
• Workshops and tutorials on specialized topics, such as the “Intelligent Robotics: Harnessing Embodied Intelligence and Learning for Next Generation Manipulation” workshop on October 20.
• Forums and panel discussions.
• Competitions showcasing robotic capabilities.
• An exhibition of the latest robotic technologies and products.
• Technical tours of local research facilities and industries.

For detailed program information, please visit the official IROS 2025 website as it becomes available.

Travel Grants

To support attendance, IROS 2025 offers several travel grant programs with applications opening on July 1, 2025, and closing on August 1, 2025. These include:

• IEEE RAS Travel Support Program: Up to $1,500 USD for IEEE RAS members who are student authors or authors from developing countries.
• IEEE IES-SYPA Travel Support Program: Up to $1,500 USD for IEEE IES members who are students or young professionals.
• IROS-SDC Travel Award Program: Partial support up to $600 USD or 80% of air travel costs for eligible applicants.

For more information, visit the IROS 2025 Travel Grants page.

Call for Contributions

Prospective authors are invited to submit high-quality papers representing original work in all areas of intelligent robots and applications. Various calls for competitions, workshops/tutorials, late-breaking results, and special forums are also open. Please refer to the Contribute section of the IROS 2025 website for detailed submission guidelines and deadlines.

Registration

Registration details for IROS 2025 will be available on the Attend section of the conference website.

Venue

IROS 2025 will take place in Hangzhou, China, a city renowned for its rich history, stunning natural beauty, and cultural sophistication. Known as “Heaven on Earth,” Hangzhou is the capital of Zhejiang Province and is famous for its picturesque landscapes, especially the UNESCO World Heritage site, West Lake.