Zhejiang (Shaoxing) High-Level Foreign Experts Innovation Center, China
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.
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
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)
Papers from professionals and companies detailing real-world applications, technological innovations, and practical implementations with relevance to conference themes.
Length: Up to 6 pages
Visually engaging summaries of early-stage research, design concepts, or innovative explorations. Posters will be reviewed for relevance and clarity.
Length: 4 pages
Interactive exhibits showcasing robotic prototypes, novel software, or real-time interaction systems. Submissions should include setup details and technical requirements.
Length: 4 pages
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
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.