APRIS 2026 CALL FOR PAPERS

Asia Pacific Conference on Robot IoT System Development and Platform (APRIS 2026)

Main Conference:
October 31-November 1, 2026

APRIS Robot Challenge:
November 2-3, 2026

Venue:
Office of Computer Services, Kasetsart University
Bangkok, Thailand

Conference Format:
Hybrid (on-site and online)


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SUBMISSION IS NOW OPEN
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Submit your paper via EasyChair:
https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=apris2026

Detailed submission instructions and paper templates:
https://www.sigemb.jp/APRIS/2026/call-for-papers.html


ABOUT APRIS 2026

APRIS 2026 provides an international forum for researchers, engineers, students, and practitioners to present and discuss research and development related to embedded systems, robotics, edge computing, affective computing, and Robot IoT platforms and applications.

The conference welcomes completed research, work-in-progress results, short papers, practical systems, educational activities, and interdisciplinary studies.

In addition to mature research results, APRIS 2026 particularly encourages submissions from students and early-career researchers. Preliminary results, prototypes, ongoing studies, practical experiences, and emerging research ideas are also welcome.


TOPICS OF INTEREST

Topics include, but are not limited to:


Embedded Systems

- Embedded system design and development methodologies
- Real-time operating systems and middleware
- Low-power and high-reliability systems
- Verification, testing, and debugging
- Embedded AI and intelligent devices
- Hardware/software co-design


Robotics

- Robot IoT systems
- Autonomous and intelligent robotic systems
- Sensors, perception, and control
- Human-robot interaction
- Social and collaborative robotics
- Robotics platforms and applications


Edge Computing

- Edge, fog, and cloud integration
- IoT and edge computing platforms
- Distributed and networked systems
- Edge AI and intelligent sensing
- Cyber-physical systems and digital twins
- Security, safety, and dependability


Innovation and Interdisciplinary Fields

- Applications of interdisciplinary research to embedded and Robot IoT systems
- Neuro-robotics and cognitive robotics
- Affective computing and human-centered intelligent systems
- Multimodal sensing and interaction
- Sensor and bioengineering applications
- Emerging technologies and novel application fields


PAPER CATEGORIES AND LENGTH


A. Oral / Regular Paper

Length: 3-8 pages


B. Oral / Work-in-Progress Paper

Length: 1-2 pages


C. Poster / Short Paper

Length: 1-2 pages


SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Papers must be written in English and submitted in PDF format.

Authors must register the title and abstract by the applicable Title / Abstract Deadline and upload the complete review manuscript by the applicable Paper Deadline.

Submit via EasyChair:
https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=apris2026

Paper templates, formatting requirements, copyright information, and detailed submission instructions are available at:
https://www.sigemb.jp/APRIS/2026/call-for-papers.html


IMPORTANT DATES


A. Oral / Regular Paper

Title / Abstract Deadline:
August 23, 2026 (23:59 AoE)

Paper Deadline:
August 30, 2026 (23:59 AoE)


B. Oral / Work-in-Progress Paper

Title / Abstract Deadline:
August 30, 2026 (23:59 AoE)

Paper Deadline:
September 6, 2026 (23:59 AoE)


C. Poster / Short Paper

Title / Abstract Deadline:
August 30, 2026 (23:59 AoE)

Paper Deadline:
September 6, 2026 (23:59 AoE)


Notification of Acceptance / Review Results:
October 11, 2026

Program Publication:
October 18, 2026

Main Conference:
October 31-November 1, 2026

APRIS Robot Challenge:
November 2-3, 2026

Camera-ready Deadline:
November 29, 2026 (23:59 AoE)

AoE means Anywhere on Earth.


ON-SITE AND POST-CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

All accepted papers will be included in the electronic on-site proceedings made available to registered APRIS 2026 participants.

APRIS 2026 also adopts a post-proceedings publication model. Authors may revise their camera-ready papers after the conference by taking into account the discussions and feedback received during the conference.

The camera-ready paper must be submitted by November 29, 2026 (23:59 AoE).

For a paper to be included in the IPSJ Digital Library, the completed IPSJ Copyright Assignment Form must be submitted together with the camera-ready paper.

Authors should submit only the review manuscript at the initial Paper Deadline. The copyright form is not required with the initial review manuscript.


OFFICIAL LINKS

APRIS 2026 Official Website:
https://www.sigemb.jp/APRIS/2026/

Call for Papers:
https://www.sigemb.jp/APRIS/2026/call-for-papers.html

EasyChair Submission:
https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=apris2026