Dear Colleagues,

We hope this information finds you well and aligns with your interests.

Are you developing a human-interactive robot, a wearable system, or a neuro-inspired interface? Do you have a prototype, an early-stage concept, or a compelling study that reimagines the future of human-machine interaction?

Thank you once again for your interest in participating in the NeuroDesign in Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) Student Competition (previously with IEEE RO-MAN 2025). We truly appreciate your continued enthusiasm and support!

🌟 We're thrilled to announce an exciting new update!

The NeuroDesign in HRI Student EXPO & Competition has been scheduled again as a “Hybrid” event (online + onsite), co-located with Neuroscience 2025 (https://www.sfn.org/meetings/neuroscience-2025) in San Diego on November 19, 2025.

This unique showcase welcomes undergraduate, master's, and PhD students to present their innovative work and engage in live, cross-disciplinary dialogue with an international jury of experts from

  * Human-Robot Interaction
  * Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI)
  * Cognitive Neuroscience & Psychology
  * Wearable and Soft Robotics
  * Design, Arts & Human-Centered Engineering
  * AI, Innovation, and Startups

Whether your project is a concept, a working prototype, or an exploratory study, we are excited to see how it challenges conventional boundaries and contributes to the evolution of neuroadaptive, engaging, and socially impactful technologies.

📤 Final Submission Deadline: Monday, November 10, 2025

If you missed the chance to participate last time — no worries! 🎉 You're warmly invited to submit your entry by including the following materials to secure your 5-minute pitch spot:

  (1) Project Title (necessary)

  (2) Abstract (~100 words) (necessary)

  (3) Choose One of the following (choose one) (necessary):

    🎥 A 1–2 minute video overview, or
    🖼️ 5 informative slides, or
    📄 A 2-page write-up (IEEE RAS format preferred)

You can submit your materials directly through our Google Form:
👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHr36BmtfTxLbjHSmiY1CYapUiZPXHgsnDIXzXLjf0Kg_-Vw/viewform?usp=sf_link

—or simply reply to the email (✉️ neurodesign.hri@gmail.com) with your materials attached (or share access links).

🏆 Awards & Recognition

For full details on all awards and recognitions, please see here:
🔗 https://www.neurodesign-hri.ws/2025#competition-guidelines

Highlights include:

  🧠 Best Innovation in HRI NeuroDesign (3 awards) – up to €500 EUR

  ❤️ Most Popular Project Award (2 awards) – including a full APC waiver for Frontiers in Robotics and AI

  🎁 Lucky Draw Prizes (5 prizes) and certificates for all finalists

  💯 100% award opportunity – all 10 finalists will receive recognition!

  ✨ Prizes are doubled compared to the previous call!

📅 Key Dates

  🔺 Final Submission Deadline: November 10, 2025

  🔺 Event Date: November 19, 2025 (San Diego & Online)

Join us in shaping the future of human-machine synergy—where your creativity fuels the innovation of tomorrow. We look forward to celebrating  your ideas and visionary work!

With warm regards,
The NeuroDesign in Human-Robot Interaction Team
NeuroDesign in HRI Student EXPO & Competition
Co-located with Neuroscience 2025