ICSR 2025 Conferenece in Naples

From September 10–12, 2025, our research group had the opportunity to take part in the International Conference on Social Robotics + AI (ICSR 2025), hosted in Naples, Italy. The conference theme, “Emotivation at the Core: Empowering Social Robots to Inspire and Connect,” set the stage for three days of insightful discussions, presentations, and collaborations on the future of social robotics.

About the Conference

ICSR is one of the leading international forums bringing together researchers, practitioners, and industry partners to discuss advances in social robotics, artificial intelligence, and human–robot interaction. The 2025 edition placed a strong emphasis on the role of emotions and motivation in building meaningful connections between robots and people.

Our junior researcher Kristel Marmor delivered a presentation on her ongoing research, sharing insights into nonverbal behavior in interactions with service robots.

Key Highlights

• Cutting-edge research – Sessions demonstrated how advances in machine learning, affective computing, and embodied interaction are shaping next-generation social robots.

• Networking and collaboration – The event provided a strong platform to connect with researchers from Europe, Asia, and the Americas, reinforcing our international network.

• Future trends – The closing panel emphasized adaptive motivation models, ethical AI design, and integration of social robots into everyday environments as central research priorities.

Participation in ICSR 2025 reaffirmed the importance of building robots that go beyond technical efficiency to foster trust, empathy, and engagement.