Call for Papers

LSR 2026

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Zhejiang (Shaoxing) High-Level Foreign Experts Innovation Center, China

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Conference Date: 24-26 June, 2026

We are pleased to invite researchers, industry practitioners, and interdisciplinary experts to submit their work to the Love and Sex with Robots 2026 conference. This unique event explores the rapidly evolving frontier of emotional, intimate, and ethical dimensions of human–robot interaction. We welcome contributions that are bold, reflective, and technically or philosophically groundbreaking.

Topics of Interest

Submissions may address, but are not limited to, the following areas:

Ethical implications of love and intimacy with robots

Emotional AI: Artificial empathy in robotic relationships

Large Language Models (LLMs) and their role in robot-human conversations

Generative AI for personalized robotic companions

Robotic therapy and emotional well-being

Virtual reality and augmented reality in intimate human-robot interactions

Legal frameworks for robot-human relationships

AI-driven personality and consciousness modeling

Human attachment to robotic companions

Privacy concerns in intimate robotics

Robotic consent and autonomy

Philosophical perspectives on love with artificial beings

Gender, sexuality, and robots

Human-robot co-parenting scenarios

Robotic sexology and AI-enhanced intimacy

Long-term impacts of robotic companions on human relationships

Cross-cultural perspectives on robotic intimacy

Robotics in the context of aging and elder care

Psychological assessments of robot companionship

The future of marriage and family structures influenced by robotics

Submission Types

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Academic Peer-Reviewed Papers

Papers presenting original research, experiments, theoretical work, or significant findings. Submissions will undergo rigorous double-blind peer review by at least three expert reviewers.

Length: Up to 10 pages (including references)

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Industry Papers

Papers from professionals and companies detailing real-world applications, technological innovations, and practical implementations with relevance to conference themes.

Length: Up to 6 pages

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Posters

Visually engaging summaries of early-stage research, design concepts, or innovative explorations. Posters will be reviewed for relevance and clarity.

Length: 4 pages

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Demonstrations

Interactive exhibits showcasing robotic prototypes, novel software, or real-time interaction systems. Submissions should include setup details and technical requirements.

Length: 4 pages

Important Dates

Conference Timeline

Paper Submission Deadline

January 15, 2026

Notification of Acceptance

March 1, 2026

Camera-Ready Deadline

April 1, 2026

Author Registration Deadline

April 10, 2026

Conference Dates

June 24, 2026

Submission

Submissions will open in Fall 2025. Please prepare your manuscript using our formatting guidelines (to be released). All accepted submissions will be published in the official conference proceedings and made available online.