2025 Intelligent Robots and Systems International Conference Opens in Hangzhou — Human‑Robot Collaboration in Focus

2025 Intelligent Robots and Systems International Conference Opens in Hangzhou

The 2025 Intelligent Robots and Systems International Conference (IROS 2025) opened in Hangzhou on October 21, drawing more than 7,700 experts and industry representatives from over 60 countries and regions. The event centers on human‑robot collaboration, embodied intelligence, and intelligent decision‑making.

Conference highlights and expert participation

Key leaders addressed the opening ceremony, including Liu Fei, Zhejiang Provincial Party Standing Committee member and Hangzhou Party Secretary, and university leaders from Zhejiang University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University. International and program chairs, including Prof. Shigeki Kanno and Prof. Yi Guo, presented the program's global perspective.

Sessions cover human‑robot co‑design, embodied intelligence, intelligent decision systems, core components, full‑system integration, and real‑world applications. The agenda includes technical sessions, targeted forums, an innovation exhibition, and industry matchmaking.

Industry impact, local strategy, and call to action

Hangzhou is scaling up investments to build a complete robotics industry chain: components, system integration, and application scenarios. The city prioritizes foundational research and core technologies to grow an embodied intelligence robotics cluster and strengthen global competitiveness.

For researchers and companies, IROS 2025 is an opportunity to showcase innovations, forge collaborations, and accelerate commercialization of intelligent robotics. Join the conversation, explore partnership opportunities, and help shape the future of human‑robot collaboration.

Keywords: human‑robot collaboration, embodied intelligence, intelligent decision‑making, robotics industry, Hangzhou, Zhejiang University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, IROS 2025.