ICRA 2013 - 2013 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA 2013

The 2013 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA 2013) will be held in Karlsruhe, Germany on May 6-10, 2013. The conference theme is “Anthropomatics - Technologies for Humans”, highlighting the paramount role of Robotics and Automation in improving human quality of life.

Contributed Papers
Prospective authors should submit PDF versions of their paper. Six pages in standard ICRA format are allowed for each paper, including figures. A maximum of two additional pages is permitted. Detailed instructions for submission are available on the conference website.

Invited Sessions
Invited sessions on new topics or innovative applications will be considered. These sessions, subject to the regular submission and review processes, will consist of four to six papers. Prospective organizers should include a brief statement of purpose for the session.

Videos
1.5 to 3 minute videos illustrating new and exciting results will be showcased in a special video session. Submission instructions are detailed on the conference website.

Tutorials and Workshops
Proposals for half- or full-day workshops will be reviewed according to instructions on the conference website. Prospective organizers should include: statement of objectives and topics, intended audience and tentative list of speakers.

Exhibits
An exhibition site will be featured at the venue. Information for prospective exhibitors will be available on the web site.

Important Dates
September 16, 2012: Submission deadline
January 6, 2013: Acceptance notification
February 10, 2013: Final contribution deadline