Short papers
2+n pages (2 pages content + references) in IEEE Conference double column format; can be novel or previously published research; presented as posters and published on the workshop website.
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Mapping the Reef RSS Workshop 2026
RSS 2026 Workshop on Mapping the Reef: Underwater 3D Reconstruction for Coral Ecosystems 2026
The Mapping the Reef RSS Workshop 2026 is a specialized forum at Robotics: Science and Systems (RSS) 2026 focused on advancing underwater 3D reconstruction techniques for long-term monitoring of coral reef ecosystems. It brings together researchers to share and evaluate methods for robust, repeatable mapping under challenging underwater conditions, with an emphasis on practical deployment, multi-modal sensing, and applications in marine conservation.
Paper fit
Contribution paths
A strong submission should clearly identify its contribution and evaluate it appropriately.
Demonstrations
Live demonstrations during the poster session; standalone submissions require up to two pages of description and/or a video.
Research areas in scope
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Invited topics
Geometric Mapping (SLAM/VO, multi-session)Learning-Based ApproachesAutonomy and Active PerceptionUnderwater Scene Representations (NeRF/splatting/implicit maps)Multi-Modal Sensing + FusionBenchmarking Strategies for UnderwaterFrom Robotics to Reef Science (field-ready systems)
Policies worth checking twice
- Submissions are single blind
- Short papers must follow IEEE Conference double column format
- Novel papers receive more substantial review feedback, but this does not affect acceptance chances
- Previously published papers must indicate where they were published
- All accepted submissions are eligible for awards
- Novelty is considered in finalist selection for plenary presentations
- Demonstrations can be standalone or accompany a paper
Official sources
Compiled from the official call for papers. The organizers’ pages remain authoritative.
Last verified September 9, 2026