Prospective authors are invited to submit high-quality papers representing original work. Submissions in all areas of intelligent robots and applications are welcome. Submitted papers will be peer-reviewed by the IROS Conference Paper Review Board, and then acceptance decision will be made by the IEEE/RSJ IROS 2025 Senior Program Committee. All accepted papers will be published in the conference proceeding and hosted on IEEE Xplore.

Paper Submission

Open: Jan. 5；Deadline (Extended): March 2, 2025 (23:59 PST). 

Papers to IEEE/RSJ IROS 2025 can be submitted on the PaperPlaza Portal. The page limit is 6 pages, with up to 2 extra pages(with extra page charge).  

The page limit includes the references, appendixes etc.  

All papers must be submitted in PDF (up to 6MB) and must follow the IROS double column format. Information and templates are available here.

Submission of Accompanied Videos

Open (1) Jan 5-Feb 24, 2025 (23:59 PST), and (2) Mar. 3-6, 2025 (23:59 PST). 

We strongly encourage authors to submit a video clip to complement the paper submission.  Please note that a video that was NOT submitted with the initial submission of an IROS paper (during the two submission windows), will NOT be accepted at a later date.

Detailed video submission guidelines for contributed papers: 

    •    File size: up to 10MB

    •    Format: mpeg, mp4, mpg 

    •    Maximum duration: 180 sec.

Presentation of RA-L, T-ASE, T-RO and RAM Papers

Non-evolutionary published RA-L, T-ASE, T-RO and RAM papers are eligible for presentation at IROS, during an eligibility time window. Authors are automatically offered the option to present their paper at one of IEEE RAS conferences upon notification of final acceptance. Please check the webpage of the journals for information on eligibility time window: RA-L, T-ASE, T-RO, and RAM.

Guidelines for Generative AI Usage

Generative AI tools and technologies, such as ChatGPT, may not be listed as authors of a paper submitted to IROS 2025. The use of content generated by AI in an article (including but not limited to text, figures, images, and code) must be disclosed in the acknowledgments section. The AI system used must be identified, and specific sections of the article that use AI-generated content should be specified and accompanied by brief explanation regarding the manner in which the AI system  was used to generate the content. The use of AI systems for editing and grammar enhancement is common practice and, as such, is generally outside the intent of the above policy. 

Information or content contained in or about a manuscript under review shall not be processed through an AI system. Doing so is considered a breach of confidentiality and as such is not permitted. 

More information on generative AI usage can be found at the IEEE RAS publication website.

FAQ

l Is the IROS review process single-blind or double-blind?

The IROS review process is single-blind (reviewers stay anonymous, but author information is visible). Therefore, manuscripts should include author names and their affiliations.

l Will there be an extension to the paper submission deadline?

There is no plan to extend the paper submission deadline.

l What is the format of the conference?

IROS 2025 will be held in person in Hangzhou, China. The Organizing Committee is committed to delivering technical programs that offer conference attendees a rewarding experience both professionally and personally. All accepted paper will be offered oral presentation opportunities. The presentation style will be oral + poster. More details will be posted later.

l If I cannot attend IROS in person due to some reasons, can my paper be presented in an alternative way?

Yes. We will accommodate authors whose papers are accepted but could not join us in person. Alternative ways to present the paper will be provided, such as video presentation.

l How can I transfer an accepted paper from T-ASE/T-FR/RA-P for presentation at IROS?

If you want to transfer an accepted paper from one of the journals T-ASE, T-FR, or RA-P to IROS, the paper should be submitted in paperplaza in the relevant submission category of IROS, but not as regular IROS paper. For the paper upload, you will need to enter a code, which can be obtained from the Editor-In-Chief of the journal.

Notice that papers from T-RO, RA-M, and RA-L follow a different process and do not require a code. Authors of accepted papers will receive an email from PaperCept regarding the transfer of their paper to a conference at which they wish to present their paper.