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Original research contributions addressing queer inclusion and diversity in robotics.
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QiR@ICRA 2026
IEEE ICRA 2026 Community Building Day Queer in Robotics
QiR@ICRA 2026 is a community-building event held in conjunction with the International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) that focuses on fostering inclusion and support for queer individuals in robotics. The event aims to create a welcoming space for networking, sharing experiences, and advancing diversity within the robotics research community.
Key deadlines
Verified September 9, 2026Full paper
May 29, 2026
AoE
Conference timeline
Submission and decisions
Full paperKey deadline
May 29, 2026 · AoE
Paper fit
Contribution paths
A strong submission should clearly identify its contribution and evaluate it appropriately.
Short papers
Brief reports on work-in-progress, case studies, or position papers related to queer inclusion.
Panel proposals
Proposals for organized panel discussions on topics related to queer communities in robotics.
Workshop proposals
Proposals for standalone workshops focused on inclusion, diversity, or community building.
Research areas in scope
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Topics
Queer experiences in robotics research and industryInclusive design and accessibility in roboticsIntersectionality of gender, sexuality, and identity in roboticsMentorship and community building for LGBTQ+ individualsPolicy and institutional change for queer inclusionVisibility and representation of queer researchers
Policies worth checking twice
- Submissions must be anonymized for blind review.
- Full papers are limited to 8 pages, short papers to 4 pages, excluding references.
- Dual submissions to other conferences or journals are not permitted.
- Author lists may not be changed after the submission deadline.
- Authors must include a statement on the use of AI tools in the submission.
Official sources
Compiled from the official call for papers. The organizers’ pages remain authoritative.
Official conference siteProgramsBlack in RoboticsAfrican Robotics NetworkLatinX in AIAccessComputing/AccessSIGCHI
Last verified September 9, 2026