IEEE ICRA 2025

RAS-WiE Voices — Women shaping the future of robotics and automation
2025-05-21 11:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
Meeting Room: International Ballroom F (Omni Hotel)
The RAS-WiE Lunch provides a vibrant platform to celebrate and empower women in robotics and automation. The session will begin with a series of spotlight talks by the WiRA awards finalists. We will then have two presentations from distinguished female speakers, sharing their experience as women researchers in robotics, followed by a moderated discussion promoting interaction between speakers and the audience. The session will conclude with some words by the WiRA awards sponsors, the announcement of the winners and allocated time for networking. This event fosters an informal and welcoming atmosphere for dialogue and connection. It is a unique opportunity to reflect on the impact of women in robotics, celebrate their contributions, and inspire future leaders.

Standards Networking Prize Competition and Introduction Luncheon
2025-05-21 12:00 - 14:00
Meeting Room: International Ballroom D (Omni Hotel)
Come have fun, learn about standards, and sign up for the Standards Video prize competition for a chance to win up to $6,000! Teams of three will be tasked to create a short, creative video at the conference about standards. More details about the video competition upon sign up.
The event session will take place on Wednesday, May 21st at 12:00pm and will include lunch, a brief presentation on Standards in Robotics and Automation, and a live judging session of the top video submissions. All attendees of the event will also receive a free T-shirt!

Lunch
2025-05-21 12:15 - 13:45
Meeting Room: Hall A1/A2

ICRA Expo
2025-05-21 13:00 - 17:00

Plenary Session
2025-05-21 13:45 - 14:45, 2025-05-22 13:45 - 14:45
For information on the plenary sessions taking place at ICRA 2025, including the speakers, topics, and abstracts, please visit this page: https://2025.ieee-icra.org/program/plenary-sessions/

Afternoon Coffee Break
2025-05-21 14:45 - 15:15, 2025-05-22 14:45 - 15:15

Black in Robotics and Blacks in Technology Social
2025-05-21 15:00 - 17:00
Meeting Room: 310
Please join Black in Robotics (BiR) https://blackinrobotics.org/ and Blacks in Technology (BiT) https://blacksintechnology.org/ for a networking social hour. There will be a short presentation on the mission of these organizations, ongoing activities, and how to become involved. Following the presentation we will have networking with refreshments. IEEE’s mission to foster technological innovation and excellence to benefit humanity requires the talents and perspectives of people with many disciplinary backgrounds.
Registration link (just to get an estimated number of participants; no payment): https://forms.gle/BF267UPU7qoVREUR7

LatinX in AI & Robotics
2025-05-21 15:00 - 17:00
Meeting Room: 401
Launched in January 2018, a group of leaders from academia, industry, and social impact sectors united to focus on “Creating Opportunity for LatinX in AI.” This initiative aims to elevate LatinX representation in AI and address the biases that permeate machine learning, ultimately benefiting our communities. As the number of Hispanic and LatinX AI practitioners grows, it is crucial that we have opportunities to share our work at global AI conferences, unlocking opportunities for collaboration, funding, and career advancement.
For ICRA, our specific goal is to enhance networking opportunities within the Latin American and Hispanic communities and broader community, particularly in the fields of robotics and artificial intelligence, and to foster greater engagement in these areas. IEEE’s mission to foster technological innovation and excellence to benefit humanity requires the talents and perspectives of people with many disciplinary backgrounds.

Technical Sessions & Keynote
2025-05-21 15:15 - 16:25, 2025-05-21 16:35 - 17:55, 2025-05-22 08:30 - 09:30, 2025-05-22 09:55 - 11:05, 2025-05-22 11:15 - 12:15, 2025-05-22 15:15 - 16:25, 2025-05-22 16:35 - 17:55
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Robotics Pitch Competition
2025-05-21 15:15 - 16:30

Break
2025-05-21 16:25 - 16:35, 2025-05-22 11:05 - 11:15, 2025-05-22 16:25 - 16:35

TC Telerobotics + TC Haptics Meet-up
2025-05-21 18:00 - 20:00
Meeting Room: International Ballroom A&B (Omni Hotel)
The IEEE Robotics & Automation Society’s Technical Committees for Telerobotics (TCT) and Haptics (TCH) are hosting a joint meetup. If you are interested in haptics and telerobotics, it is a great opportunity to network, share ideas, and connect with members across our communities. Light pizza and drinks will be provided.
RSVP (limited places available): https://forms.gle/naEaq34U8Jfw8K2j6

Community Building Day Dinner
2025-05-21 18:30 - 20:30
Meeting Room: International Ballroom E&F (Omni Hotel)
ICRA 2025 invites you to the Community Building Day Dinner, a celebration of our growing community, shared commitment to robotics, and the diverse lived and cultural experiences that enrich our efforts to use robotics for global good. If you would like to attend the dinner please register here.

Registration Open
2025-05-22 08:00 - 18:30
Meeting Room: Level 4 Concourse

Exhibit Hall Open
2025-05-22 09:00 - 17:00

Morning Coffee Break
2025-05-22 09:30 - 09:55

Undergraduate Robotics Education Programs: Structures, Platforms, and Approaches
2025-05-22 09:30 - 12:15
Meeting Room: 401
Many formal undergraduate degrees in Robotics have emerged in the last fifteen years. The purpose of this forum is to gather educators to discuss various topics in undergraduate Robotics education, such as curricular structures, educational Robotics platforms, and more. Most of the sessions will be interactive ones with posters and demos.

Science Communication Crash Course
2025-05-22 11:00 - 12:15
This event will be virtual and in-person.
Meeting Room: 310
Virtual Attendee Link: https://ieee.webex.com/weblink/register/ref77438adf6dc2099d709966bccce800
Presenters:
Sabine Hauert (University of Bristol and Robohub.org)
Evan Ackerman (IEEE Spectrum)
Laura Bridgeman (IEEE Spectrum)
Description: Interested in sharing your robotics research with a broader audience?
Effective science communication is crucial. It bridges the gap between complex robotics concepts and diverse groups, including policymakers, business leaders, and the general public. As a researcher, honing this skill can not only improve your communication but also broaden your network and amplify the impact of your work.
In this concise tutorial, top science communicators in robotics and AI will guide you on how to present your research clearly and succinctly to non-specialists. You’ll discover how to steer clear of hype, select appropriate images and videos to showcase your work, and get started with social media. We’ll conclude with tips from mainstream media on how to reach a wider audience with your story.

RAS Awards Ceremony and ICRA 2025 Awards Ceremony
2025-05-22 12:15 - 13:45
Meeting Room: Hall A3
The Awards Ceremony is open to ALL conference attendees. Please come and celebrate with your friends and colleagues!

Robot Parade
2025-05-22 15:00 - 16:00
