The HRI Conference

🚨 Ready, (re)set, write! Be part of another inspiring year of human-robot interaction at #HRI2026 in Edinburgh, March 16-19 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 📣 Abstracts due: Sept 22 📜 Full papers: Sept 30 Theme: #HRI Empowering Society 🤖 📌Details and info on ACM open-access fees: humanrobotinteraction.org/2026/

The #HRI2025 Awards are underway! 🏆✨ Celebrating outstanding contributions to Human-Robot Interaction and innovation for a sustainable world. Stay tuned as we recognize the brilliant minds shaping the future of HRI! 🌍🤖 #RobotsForASustainableWorld @wafajohal

Ahead of National Women’s Day, we celebrated the contributions of women in HRI with a special lunch! 💜✨ A great space for connection, inspiration, and shaping the future of robotics. 🤖🚀 #HRI2025 #WomenInHRI #RobotsForASustainableWorld

Here’s a glimpse of the Pioneer Posters showcased during today’s break! 🚀✨ These innovative projects are shaping the future of human-robot interaction. Swipe through to check them out! 📸🤖 #HRI2025 #RobotsForASustainableWorld

Although I was not physically present @HRI_Conference , my contributions were there, and it is wonderful to see them receive recognition💫. So honored and happy for this! Thank you so much! #hri2025 A huge thank you to dear @AmyInMadison21 for sharing this news and the photo!🫂

This year’s #HRI2025 T-shirts, featuring our specially designed HRI logo, were a huge hit! 👕✨ Even better, all proceeds are going to charity, supporting meaningful causes. Thank you to everyone who contributed—wear your T-shirts with pride! 🌍🤖 #RobotsForASustainableWorld

Happening now: Panel on Human-Robot Interaction for a Sustainable World! 🌍🤖 Joining us are Yolande Strengers, Kate Tsui, and Maja Matarić, with Tom Williams moderating the discussion. #HRI2025 #RobotsForASustainableWorld

The second parallel session of #HRI2025 is coming to a close! 🏁✨ Here’s a look at some moments from the Non-Verbal Communication & Emotion session—exploring how robots understand and express human emotions. 🤖💙 @medialab Swipe for highlights! 📸 #RobotsForASustainableWorld

The last—but certainly not least—Robots for Sustainability (THRI) session is in full swing! 🌍🤖 As one of the two sessions in this afternoon’s second round, it’s sparking insightful discussions. Swipe to see some highlights! 📸 #HRI2025 #RobotsForASustainableWorld

The first parallel session of the afternoon is underway at #HRI2025! 🚀💡 Take a look at some moments from our presenters as they share their insights. 📸🤖 #RobotsForASustainableWorld" (Part 02) @ieeeras

The first parallel session of the afternoon is underway at #HRI2025! 🚀💡 Take a look at some moments from our presenters as they share their insights. 📸🤖 (Part 01) #RobotsForASustainableWorld" @BaharIrfan_

This year at #HRI2025, we’re hosting parallel sessions to give participants more time to engage, discuss, and share their innovative ideas. 🚀💡 Here’s a glimpse of this morning’s sessions in action! 📸🤖 #RobotsForASustainableWorld

Thrilled to share that I just spoke at HRI'25! Big thanks to the organizers and everyone who joined the session.🌟 Your presence made it special! - via #Whova event app

Our LBR @HRI_Conference this year #HRI2025 Distraction by a Human or a Robot: Effects of Perceptual Load and Action Type | Proceedings of the 2025 ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction dl.acm.org/doi/10.5555/37…

🚀 "What if your guide dog could talk?" In our new #HRI2025 paper, we explored a multi-layered design for robotic guide dogs, from gaits to explainability, to meet the expectations of visually impaired users. 🦮🤖 (🧵1/4) @jtaerykim @sehoonha

Excited to share our #HRI2025 paper “Social Robots as Social Proxies for Fostering Connection and Empathy Towards Humanity” 🧵(1/6) 📚Preprint: arxiv.org/abs/2502.00221

We’re now in the Q&A session of Yolande Strengers’ keynote! 🎤💡 This year, we’re also leveraging the Whova app to bring questions from attendees directly into the discussion. Engaging conversations ahead! 🌍🤖 #HRI2025 #RobotsForASustainableWorld

Yolande Strengers wraps up her keynote by challenging us to reimagine the role of robots in sustainability. She presents three possible pathways for the future—encouraging us to think beyond the present. 🌍🤖✨ Check out the image for her thought-provoking suggestions! #HRI2025

What we’re here to discuss is how technologies like robots are changing the world—and whether or not they will truly make it sustainable.’ 🌍🤖 - Prof. Yolande Strengers at #HRI2025 #RobotsForASustainableWorld

We’re gearing up for the final day of #HRI2025 with an insightful keynote by Prof. Yolande Strengers on Creating Sustainable Life Worlds with Robots. 🌍🤖 #RobotsForASustainableWorld