19th International Conference on Social Robotics
ICSR + Health 2027
Social robots for health and wellbeing
July 25–28, 2027
Welcome to Potsdam
Where social robotics meets health
The International Conference on Social Robotics brings together researchers, designers, clinicians and industry professionals exploring robots that live, work and interact with people.
For its 19th edition, ICSR comes to Potsdam, Germany, with the special theme ICSR + Health. Contributions from all areas of social robotics are welcome, with a special spotlight on assistive and rehabilitation robotics, care, mental health and companionship, healthy ageing, and the clinical, ethical and societal questions these applications raise.
Programme highlights
A multi-format programme will connect new research, clinical practice and real-world innovation.
Keynotes
Invited talks by leading scholars and practitioners in social robotics and health.
Paper sessions
Peer-reviewed full and short papers presented in oral and poster sessions.
Workshops & symposia
Focused meetings and special sessions on emerging questions in the field.
Grand Challenge
Teams demonstrate social robots tackling a shared real-world task.
Industry Day
Talks, demonstrations and panels linking research with implementation.
Rising Stars
A dedicated platform for outstanding early-career researchers.
Key dates
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| TBA | Workshop and special-session proposals |
| TBA | Full-paper submission deadline |
| TBA | Notification of acceptance |
| TBA | Camera-ready papers |
| Summer 2027 | ICSR + Health 2027 in Potsdam |
A historic setting for future technology
ICSR 2027 welcomes the international social-robotics community to the University of Potsdam.
Just southwest of Berlin, Potsdam combines UNESCO World Heritage palaces and gardens with a thriving research ecosystem in AI, cognitive science, digital health and human-centred technology.
Delegates can look forward to an intellectually vibrant conference surrounded by historic architecture, green parkland and the cultural landscape of Sanssouci.
Be part of ICSR 2027
Submit research, propose a workshop or symposium, join the Grand Challenge, volunteer, or support the conference as a sponsor. Calls and registration details are coming soon.