RoboSoft 2025
23-26th April
Lausanne, Switzerland

Call for Papers
Venue & Location
Call for Workshops

Celebrating Interdisciplinarity in Soft Robotics

The theme for the 8th IEEE-RAS International Conference on Soft Robotics (RoboSoft 2025) centers on “Interdisciplinarity and Widening Horizons”, emphasizing the collaborative spirit and innovative cross-disciplinary approaches driving the future of soft robotics. Join us for an inspiring gathering of researchers, industry experts and students as we explore the cutting-edge advancements and share insights across various fields. Together, we’ll expand our horizons and pave the way for the next generation of soft robotics technologies. The conference will include keynote talks, demonstrations, discussions, forums, art displays and more.

IEEE Robosoft 2025

See full call for papers here.

  • Contributed Papers: October 15th October 31th, 9 AM PST [Updated 21/10]
  • Extended Abstracts: January 15th, 9 AM PST
  • Rising Stars submissions: January 15th, 9 AM PST
  • Workshops & Tutorials: November 1st November 8th, 9 AM PST [Updated 21/10]

Papers can also be transferred from other IEEE journals including RA-L, RAM,
T-RO,T-MRB, see here for more information.

IEEE Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

The IEEE Robotics and Automation Society is committed to advancing diversity in Robotics and Automation, and to promoting an inclusive and equitable culture that welcomes, engages, and rewards all who contribute to the field, without regard to ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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Organizers

  • General Co-Chairs: Cosimo Della Santina (TU Delft), Josie Hughes (EPFL)
  • Program Chairs: Lucia Beccai (IIT), Hugo Rodrigue (SKKU)
  • Rising Stars Program Chair: Ryan Truby (Northwestern University)
  • Workshop Chairs: Laura Blumenschein (Purdue University), Gina Olson (University of Massachusetts Amherst), Onur Özcan (Bilkent University)
  • Diversity Chairs: Simona Aracri (CNR), Jovanna Jovanova (TU Delft)
  • Publication Chairs: Perla Maiolino (Oxford University), Federico Renda (Khalifa University)
  • Arts Chair: Perla Maiolino (Oxford University)
  • Competitions Chair: Marcello Calisti (University of Lincoln)
  • Publicity Chairs: Kaitlyn Becker (MIT), Ben Gorissen (KU Leuven)
  • Advisory Chairs: Jamie Paik (EPFL), Matteo Cianchetti (Sant’Anna)
  • Exhibitions Chair: Mirko Kovac (EMPA/Imperial College)

…more to be confirmed soon