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Original research contributions addressing topics related to queer inclusion 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 safe and welcoming space for networking, sharing experiences, and advancing diversity within the robotics 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
Concise presentations of work-in-progress, case studies, or position papers.
Panel proposals
Proposals for organized panel discussions on relevant themes in queer robotics.
Workshop proposals
Proposals for interactive workshops aimed at community engagement and skill-building.
Research areas in scope
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Queer in Robotics (QiR)
Queer identity and experience in roboticsInclusive design and accessibility in roboticsMentorship and community building for LGBTQ+ individualsIntersectionality of gender, sexuality, and roboticsPolicy and institutional change for diversity in roboticsVisibility and representation of queer researchers
Policies worth checking twice
- Submissions must be anonymized for blind review.
- Full papers are limited to 6 pages, short papers to 3 pages, excluding references.
- Dual submission to other conferences or journals is not permitted.
- Author lists cannot 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