[Announcements] [*Deadline Extension* CFP] Call for Submission: NeuroDesign in HRI Student EXPO & Competition @ IEEE RO-MAN 2025

[Wang, Ker-Jiun]

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[??] Call for Submission (Deadline Extended to: August 15)

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[??] NeuroDesign in HRI Student EXPO & Competition

as part of the 3rd Workshop on NeuroDesign in Human-Robot Interaction: The making of engaging HRI technology your brain can’t resist

IEEE International Conference on Robot and Human Interactive Communication (IEEE RO-MAN 2025)


  [??] Eindhoven, Netherlands

  [??]  August 25, 2025

  [??]  Workshop Website:

  https://neurodesign-in-hri.webflow.io/

  [??]  Submission Form

  https://forms.gle/fQMxJtkXb8JEU2WR6

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[??] About the NeuroDesign in Student HRI EXPO & Competition:

Dear Colleagues,

Are you working on a human-interactive robot, wearable device, or neuro-inspired interface? Do you have a prototype, early-stage system, or insightful study that reimagines the way humans and machines connect?

Join us for the NeuroDesign in HRI Student EXPO & Competition, held in conjunction with the NeuroDesign in Human-Robot Interaction Workshop at IEEE RO-MAN 2025 conference in Eindhoven, Netherlands. This unique event invites students (BSc, MSc, PhD) to showcase their visionary projects and receive live, cross-disciplinary feedback from a distinguished panel of experts in:

  * Human-Robot Interaction
  * Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI)
  * Cognitive Neuroscience & Psychology
  * Wearable and Soft Robotics
  * Design & Arts
  * AI and Startups

Together, we’ll explore how to evolve promising ideas into truly neuroadaptive, socially impactful technologies.

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[??] What Is NeuroDesign in HRI?

NeuroDesign in Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) is an emerging interdisciplinary approach that brings together principles from neuroscience, cognitive and behavioral psychology, robotics, AI, and human-centered interaction design to create human-robot systems that are not just about performance metrics—but creating experiences that deeply intuitive, ergonomic, emotionally resonant, and cognitively aligned with the human brain.

It emphasizes designing at every level of the system: from the physical form factor of the robot to its internal software, AI and control logic, from multi-modal sensing strategies (e.g., EEG, EMG, IMU, voice, vision) to interaction flows and feedback mechanisms—every element is co-designed to create seamless, brain-centered experiences. Whether it’s a robot adjusting its behavior based on your mental fatigue, a soft exosuit synchronizing with your intention and muscle activity, or a socially assistive robot responding to your emotional state through haptics and voice, NeuroDesign focuses on crafting interactions that feel natural to the brain and body—smooth, engaging, and human-centered.

At its core, NeuroDesign aims to support four fundamental modes of brain-body-robot interaction: (1) Human Brain to Robot Brain—where user intent and mental states guide robotic decision-making via neural signals, attention, or shared autonomy; (2) Human Brain to Robot Body—where thought-driven interfaces translate user intent and mental states into physical action, enabling users to control robotic limbs or wearable devices through imagined movement, motor imagery, and real-time biofeedback; (3) Robot Brain to Human Body—where intelligent systems shape user experience through responsive feedback, such as haptics, visual cues, sound or neuromodulation that adapts to affective or physiological states; and (4) Human Body to Robot Body—where embodied motion, muscle activity, and biomechanical cues drive seamless collaboration and co-manipulation with robotic systems. These interaction loops are empowered by multi-modal sensing—integrating EEG, EMG, IMU, skin conductance, eye tracking, and more—and require mindful integration of software, hardware, AI, and physical design to truly resonate with the user.

Ultimately, NeuroDesign invites us to imagine and build technologies that are not only usable but embrace the richness of human cognition and embodiment. It informs us to design robots and interactive systems that understand us, respond to us, and evolve with us—in ways that are emotionally meaningful, neurologically intuitive, and functionally empowering.

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[??] Suggested Submission Topics

We welcome submissions across a wide spectrum of human-robot interaction, including (but not limited to):

  * Affective & Social Robotics
  * Brain-Machine / Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI)
  * Wearable & Assistive Robots
  * Exoskeletons & Rehabilitation Systems
  * Human-AI Co-adaptation
  * Embodied AI / Large Language Models for HRI
  * VR/AR, XR, & Metaverse-based Interaction
  * Haptics, Teleoperation & Sensory Feedback
  * Cognitive & Physical Human-Robot Interaction (cHRI/pHRI)
  * Neuroergonomics & Human Factors
  * Soft Robotics & Bionic Systems
  * Smart Environments & Pervasive Computing (IoT, Smart Homes)
  * Multimodal Interfaces: Gesture, Speech, Emotion Recognition
  * RoboEthics, Inclusion & DEI in HRI
  * RoboFashion, Adaptive Wearables & Robot Skins
  * Supernumerary Limbs, Human 2.0, & Intelligence Augmentation
  * Anything that Connects Minds, Bodies, and Robots

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[??] Submission Formats

Participants are welcome to submit using "Any One" or "Any Combination" of the following formats.

  (1) Video Abstract: A 100-word summary + 1–2 minute video overview
  (A concise 100-word abstract and a 1-2 minute video, offering a brief yet engaging overview of your project.)

  (2) Slide Deck: A 100-word summary + 5 informative slides
  (A 100-word abstract accompanied by 5 detailed slides for a short but thorough presentation.)

  (3) Extended Abstract: A 2-page write-up (IEEE RAS format)
  (for a more in-depth submission)
  [??]  IEEE Template: https://ras.papercept.net/conferences/support/word.php

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[??] Finalists & Presentation Format

Our selection process is on a “rolling basis”, and we aim to choose 10 projects for the final on-stage pitch presentation. We especially encourage those who have already submitted their work as posters or papers to RO-MAN 2025 or have publications elsewhere to participate in our event. This competition offers a fantastic opportunity to increase the visibility of your research globally.

  * 10 projects will be selected for on-stage 5-minute pitch presentations.

  * Finalists may join in person, via Zoom, or submit a pre-recorded presentation.

  * All submissions (accepted or not) will be offered poster/demo space at our venue.

  * We will print and exhibit posters for virtual participants.

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[???][??] Exhibition and Virtual Participation

All submitted projects will receive a dedicated booth for poster and prototype demonstrations. For participants unable to travel to RO-MAN 2025, we will print your posters and display them on the bulletin boards at our venue.

The event is designed to be "Hybrid" to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to participate, regardless of their ability to travel to RO-MAN (@ the Netherlands). A Zoom link will be provided for your virtual participation.

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[??] Awards & Recognition (5 out of 10 finalists will receive an award! 50% chance of winning opportunity)

We are thrilled to offer two award categories:

  (1) [??]  Best Innovation in HRI NeuroDesign Award
  3 top projects selected by our expert panel based on originality, NeuroDesign alignment, and real-world potential.

  Prizes:

    [??]  1st Prize: $250

    [??]  2nd Prize: $150

    [??]  3rd Prize: Certificate of Excellence

  (2) [??]  Most Popular Project in NeuroDesign Award
  2 projects voted by workshop attendees and online audience for charm, creativity, and engagement.

  Prizes:

    [??]  1st Prize: Full submission fee waiver to Frontiers in Robotics and AI

    [??]  2nd Prize: Mysterious Runner-up Prize

All winners will receive official certificates and feature opportunities on our website and post-workshop publications.

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[??] Key Dates

  * Submission Deadline: August 15, 2025 (Please note that our selection process is rolling, so early submissions are encouraged)

  * Finalist Notification: August 17, 2025

  * Competition Day: August 25, 2025

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[??] Submit Your Entry Now

  [??]  Submission Form: https://forms.gle/fQMxJtkXb8JEU2WR6

  [??]  For any questions, feel free to reach out via our website submission form, or email us to: neurodesign.hri at gmail.com<mailto:neurodesign.hri at gmail.com>

Let’s shape the future of human-robot interaction—by design, for the brain.



Best regards,

The 3rd Workshop on NeuroDesign in Human-Robot Interaction @ RO-MAN 2025

https://neurodesign-in-hri.webflow.io/

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