Call for Abstract (Closed)

IIDS Robotics Conference 2025 aims to explore the applications and research agenda of robotics in the fields of hospitality, tourism, and retailing. The conference provides a platform for academics, industry practitioners, and students to present their research, share innovative ideas, and discuss the latest developments in these dynamic sectors.

Abstracts (in English) are invited from all self-financed institutions in Hong Kong and beyond. Final year students’ final year projects/thesis with related topics can also be considered.

We invite abstract submissions that contribute to the conference theme and sub-themes outlined below. Accepted abstracts will be considered for presentation in parallel sessions.


Full Paper Submission Deadline: 31 July 2025

Please submit your paper to iidsrobotics@cpce-polyu.edu.hk via email. No submission template is required


Theme & Sub-themes

The Conference Organisers invite submissions on the following theme and sub-themes (but not limited to):


Important Dates


Guidelines for Abstract Submission

The following instructions serve as guidelines for submission. An abstract will not be considered for presentation if it does not meet the guidelines below.

  1. Please submit your abstract via the Abstract Submission Form (Closed).  
  2. All abstracts should be submitted no later than 15 June 2025. Abstracts cannot be submitted online.  
  3. For authors submitting more than one abstract, each abstract must be submitted separately. One author can only present at most 2 papers.
  4. Before submitting your abstract, please make sure the abstract is prepared according to the instructions.
  5. The materials in the abstract should be original work, with the focus of the abstract clearly stated.
  6. Authors are responsible for the accuracy of the information in the abstract. Submitted abstracts will be final and NO further editing should be expected. Abstracts will appear as submitted in the electronic program of proceedings.
  7. Corresponding author / presenter will receive all correspondence concerning the submission and is responsible for informing the other authors of the status of submission.
  8. Receipt of abstracts will be acknowledged through email. All presenters will be notified of the decision of the Scientific Committee on or before 31 May 2025.
  9. The presenters of accepted abstracts are required to register. Registration fee is waived.

Abstract Requirements

  1. Abstracts can only be submitted in English. The use of Generative AI is prohibited.
  2. Abstracts should be prepared in the following format: 
    • Title – The maximum title length is 20 words.  
    • Authors - Type the first name followed by the family name. Omit degrees and titles. Underline the presenting author. The name of the institution and country should be included.  Example:

      Ivy Yan ZHAO1 & Jed MONTAYRE2 
      1 School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong  
      2 WHOCC, School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
       
    • Content – Abstracts should be organized under four headings:  
      1. AIMS
      2. METHODS
      3. RESULTS
      4. CONCLUSIONS
    • Length – the abstract (excluding title, names and institution, and references) should not exceed 300 words.
    • Format – Abstracts must be typed in black using Times New Roman with 12-point font size. Single line spacing should be used. Only standard abbreviations are allowed. References are NOT required. Graphic in content is NOT acceptable.  
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