[Meetings] [CFP] Call for Submission: NeuroDesign in HRI Student EXPO & Competition @ Neuroscience 2025

[NeuroDesign in HRI]

Dear Colleagues,

We hope this information finds you well and aligns with your interests.

Are you developing a human-interactive robot, a wearable system, or a neuro-inspired interface? Do you have a prototype, an early-stage concept, or a compelling study that reimagines the future of human-machine interaction?

Thank you once again for your interest in participating in the NeuroDesign in Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) Student Competition (previously with IEEE RO-MAN 2025). We truly appreciate your continued enthusiasm and support!

 We're thrilled to announce an exciting new update!

The NeuroDesign in HRI Student EXPO & Competition has been scheduled again as a “Hybrid” event (online + onsite), co-located with Neuroscience 2025 (https://www.sfn.org/meetings/neuroscience-2025) in San Diego on November 19, 2025.

This unique showcase welcomes undergraduate, master's, and PhD students to present their innovative work and engage in live, cross-disciplinary dialogue with an international jury of experts from

  * Human-Robot Interaction
  * Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI)
  * Cognitive Neuroscience & Psychology
  * Wearable and Soft Robotics
  * Design, Arts & Human-Centered Engineering
  * AI, Innovation, and Startups

Whether your project is a concept, a working prototype, or an exploratory study, we are excited to see how it challenges conventional boundaries and contributes to the evolution of neuroadaptive, engaging, and socially impactful technologies.

 Final Submission Deadline: Monday, November 10, 2025

If you missed the chance to participate last time — no worries!  You're warmly invited to submit your entry by including the following materials to secure your 5-minute pitch spot:

  (1) Project Title (necessary)

  (2) Abstract (~100 words) (necessary)

  (3) Choose One of the following (choose one) (necessary):

     A 1–2 minute video overview, or
     5 informative slides, or
     A 2-page write-up (IEEE RAS format preferred)

You can submit your materials directly through our Google Form:
 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHr36BmtfTxLbjHSmiY1CYapUiZPXHgsnDIXzXLjf0Kg_-Vw/viewform?usp=sf_link

—or simply reply to the email ( neurode...@gmail.com) with your materials attached (or share access links).

 Awards & Recognition

For full details on all awards and recognitions, please see here:
 https://www.neurodesign-hri.ws/2025#competition-guidelines

Highlights include:

   Best Innovation in HRI NeuroDesign (3 awards) – up to €500 EUR

   Most Popular Project Award (2 awards) – including a full APC waiver for Frontiers in Robotics and AI

   Lucky Draw Prizes (5 prizes) and certificates for all finalists

   100% award opportunity – all 10 finalists will receive recognition!

   Prizes are doubled compared to the previous call!

 Key Dates

   Final Submission Deadline: November 10, 2025

   Event Date: November 19, 2025 (San Diego & Online)

Join us in shaping the future of human-machine synergy—where your creativity fuels the innovation of tomorrow. We look forward to celebrating  your ideas and visionary work!

With warm regards,
The NeuroDesign in Human-Robot Interaction Team
NeuroDesign in HRI Student EXPO & Competition
Co-located with Neuroscience 2025