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The HRI Conference @hri-conference.bsky.social · 1d

Submissions are open for #HRI2026!
Share your work through:
• Late-Breaking Reports
• Interactivity (Videos/Demos)
• Student Design Challenge

Deadline: Dec 8, 2025
Join the global HRI community in exploring human-robot interaction.

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The HRI Conference @hri-conference.bsky.social · 3d

🚀 Applications are open for HRI 2026 Student Volunteers!
Join the team that makes the Human-Robot Interaction conference possible 🦾

📍 Edinburgh, Mar 16–19, 2026
🗓️ Apply by Jan 15, 2026
💻 humanrobotinteraction.org/2026/student-volunteer-program

#HRI2026 #Robotics #HRI

The HRI Conference @hri-conference.bsky.social · 5d

🚨 Last Call – HRI 2026 Submissions! 🚨

Join us at the 21st International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction (HRI 2026) — “HRI Empowering Society” 🇬🇧
📅 March 16–19, 2026 – Edinburgh
🔹 Short Contributions – Deadline: 7/10, 25
🔹 Workshops & Tutorials – Deadline: 10/10, 25

The HRI Conference @hri-conference.bsky.social · 9d

🧩 Call for alt.HRI @ HRI2026
📅 Deadline: Oct 17, 2025 (23:59 AoE)

alt.HRI seeks bold, creative & unconventional work in Human-Robot Interaction. Papers, videos, pictorials welcome!

🔗 humanrobotinteraction.org/2026/alt-hri/
#HRI2026 #altHRI

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The HRI Conference @hri-conference.bsky.social · 12d

⏰ HRI 2026 deadlines coming up! 😰
We know your brilliant papers are on the way — no pressure 🤖

📄 Full Papers due Sept 30, 2025 (11:59pm AoE)

Join us in Edinburgh, March 16–19, 2026 🇬🇧

🔗https://humanrobotinteraction.org/2026/full-papers/

The HRI Conference @hri-conference.bsky.social · 19d

Abstracts are due TODAY for full paper submissions (11:59 pm AoE)🚨⌛️

👉 Submission link: new.precisionconference.com/submissions

Don't forget that abstracts are required for all full papers!

Deadline for the final full paper submission is September 30.

More deadlines below👇

The HRI Conference @hri-conference.bsky.social · 26d

⏰HRI Deadlines Closing In!

We are waiting for your excellent papers, no pressure! 🤖

Theme: HRI Empowering Society

Deadlines (11:59 pm AoE):
📄 Full Papers – Abstracts: Sept 22, Papers: Sept 30
⚡ Short Contributions – Oct 7
💡 Workshops & Tutorials – Oct 10

Details: humanrobotinteraction.org/2026/

The HRI Conference @hri-conference.bsky.social · 26d

⏰HRI Deadlines Closing In!

We are waiting for your excellent papers, no pressure! 🤖

Theme: HRI Empowering Society

Deadlines (11:59 pm AoE):
📄 Full Papers – Abstracts: Sept 22, Papers: Sept 30
⚡ Short Contributions – Oct 7
💡 Workshops & Tutorials – Oct 10

Details: humanrobotinteraction.org/2026/

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The HRI Conference @hri-conference.bsky.social · Aug 4

🚀 HRI 2026 submissions are OPEN — and we need reviewers to help shape the future of Human-Robot Interaction with our growing #HRI community 🧠💬
📅 Review period: Oct 4 - Nov 1, 2025
👉 Volunteer here: new.precisionconference.com/user/login
Reviews → Volunteer to Review → Select “HRI 2026”
#HRI2026 #HRI

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The HRI Conference @hri-conference.bsky.social · Jun 24

🚨 Ready, (re)set, write! Be part of another inspiring year of robots at #HRI2026 in Edinburgh, March 16 to 19 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

📣 Abstracts due: Sept 22
📜 Full papers: Sept 30
Theme: #HRI Empowering Society 🤖

📌 Info on submissions and ACM open-access fees: humanrobotinteraction.org/2026/

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Séverin Lemaignan 🤖 @skadge.bsky.social · Mar 6

#HRI2025 is coming to a close: huge shout-out to the whole organization team, you've been incredible! I didn't think organising a large conference like #HRI could be fun: you proved it otherwise! Proud & glad to be part of this great academic community @hri-conference.bsky.social @wafaj.bsky.social

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Tom Williams @tomwilliams.phd · Mar 6

It was an extremely special end to #HRI2025 to see The Robot Dog at Melbourne Theatre: a play about robot ethics, HRI, grief, and culture.

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The HRI Conference @hri-conference.bsky.social · Mar 6

The #HRI2025 Awards are underway! 🏆✨ Celebrating outstanding contributions to Human-Robot Interaction and innovation for a sustainable world.

Stay tuned as we recognize the brilliant minds shaping the future of HRI! 🌍🤖 #RobotsForASustainableWorld
@wafaj.bsky.social
@skadge.bsky.social

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The HRI Conference @hri-conference.bsky.social · Mar 6

This year’s #HRI2025 T-shirts, featuring our specially designed HRI logo, were a huge hit! 👕✨ Even better, all proceeds are going to charity, supporting meaningful causes.

Thank you to everyone who contributed—wear your T-shirts with pride! 🌍🤖 #RobotsForASustainableWorld

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The HRI Conference @hri-conference.bsky.social · Mar 6

Happening now: Panel on Human-Robot Interaction for a Sustainable World! 🌍🤖

Joining us are Yolande Strengers, Kate Tsui, and Maja Matarić, with Tom Williams moderating the discussion.
#HRI2025 #RobotsForASustainableWorld

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The HRI Conference @hri-conference.bsky.social · Mar 6

The second parallel session of #HRI2025 is coming to a close! 🏁✨ Here’s a look at some moments from the Non-Verbal Communication & Emotion session—exploring how robots understand and express human emotions. 🤖💙
@medialab.bsky.social
Swipe for highlights! 📸 #RobotsForASustainableWorld

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The HRI Conference @hri-conference.bsky.social · Mar 6

The last—but certainly not least—Robots for Sustainability (THRI) session is in full swing! 🌍🤖 As one of the two sessions in this afternoon’s second round, it’s sparking insightful discussions.

Swipe to see some highlights! 📸 #HRI2025 #RobotsForASustainableWorld

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The HRI Conference @hri-conference.bsky.social · Mar 6

The first parallel session of the afternoon is underway at #HRI2025! 🚀💡 Take a look at some moments from our presenters as they share their insights. 📸🤖
(Part 02)
@ieeeras.bsky.social
#RobotsForASustainableWorld

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The HRI Conference @hri-conference.bsky.social · Mar 6

The first parallel session of the afternoon is underway at #HRI2025! 🚀💡 Take a look at some moments from our presenters as they share their insights. 📸🤖
(Part 01)
#RobotsForASustainableWorld

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The HRI Conference @hri-conference.bsky.social · Mar 6

Thanks for being with us @yolandestreng.bsky.social !

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The HRI Conference @hri-conference.bsky.social · Mar 6

This year at #HRI2025, we’re hosting parallel sessions to give participants more time to engage, discuss, and share their innovative ideas. 🚀💡

Here’s a glimpse of this morning’s sessions in action! 📸🤖 #RobotsForASustainableWorld

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The HRI Conference @hri-conference.bsky.social · Mar 6

Ahead of National Women’s Day, we celebrated the contributions of women in HRI with a special lunch! 💜✨ A great space for connection, inspiration, and shaping the future of robotics. 🤖🚀 #HRI2025 #WomenInHRI #RobotsForASustainableWorld

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The HRI Conference @hri-conference.bsky.social · Mar 6

Here’s a glimpse of the Pioneer Posters showcased during today’s break! 🚀✨ These innovative projects are shaping the future of human-robot interaction.

Swipe through to check them out! 📸🤖 #HRI2025 #RobotsForASustainableWorld

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The HRI Conference @hri-conference.bsky.social · Mar 6

The Q&A session of @yolandestreng.bsky.social s’ keynotes! 🎤💡 This year, we’re also leveraging the Whova app to bring questions from attendees directly into the discussion. Engaging conversations ahead! 🌍🤖 #HRI2025 #RobotsForASustainableWorld

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The HRI Conference @hri-conference.bsky.social · Mar 6

@yolandestreng.bsky.social wraps up her keynote by challenging us to reimagine the role of robots in sustainability. She presents three possible pathways for the future—encouraging us to think beyond the present. 🌍🤖✨

Check out the image for her thought-provoking suggestions! #HRI2025

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The HRI Conference @hri-conference.bsky.social · Mar 5

What we’re here to discuss is how technologies like robots are changing the world—and whether or not they will truly make it sustainable.’ 🌍🤖 - Prof. Yolande Strengers at #HRI2025

#RobotsForASustainableWorld

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