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NERC 2025 will provide a vibrant forum for researchers, students, and industry professionals in the field of robotics. The colloquium will feature distinguished keynotes, rising star lightning talks, engaging poster sessions, valuable networking opportunities, and technical demonstrations.
This event aims to foster collaboration and showcase cutting-edge research among the leading robotics research institutions in the Northeast. It offers an exceptional platform for students and researchers to present their latest work and engage with the broader robotics community.
Registration for the NERC 2025 conference is now open.
Please read the registration information carefully before beginning the on-line registration. Registration can be submitted by completing the on-line form. All fees are quoted in USD dollars.
127 Hoy Road, Ithaca, NY 14853
Accepted papers will be presented in a poster presentation.
| 8:00 am | Industry | Faculty | Students | Deadline |
| Regular (Early) | $90 | $70 | $50 | September 3, 2025 |
| Late | $120 | $90 | $90 | October 3, 2025 |
Regular Registration: In order to receive the early bird registration fee, registrants must register and pay in full by September 3, 2025. If payment is not received by this date, then registrations will be automatically transferred to the Standard Registration fee. Register HERE.
Student registration: A student is defined as a holder of a student identification card from a recognised tertiary or secondary educational institution (e.g. a university or vocational education). Register HERE.
Call for Submissions:We invite submissions of extended abstracts that present recently published work, preliminary results, ongoing research, and demonstrations. Abstracts should be a maximum of two (2) pages for main content, with no page limit for references or supplementary materials, and submitted in PDF format. Accepted abstracts will be presented as posters. Submit Extended Abstract HERE.
Call for “Rising Star” Spotlight Talks: This year, we plan to host spotlight talks showcasing the Rising Stars in our community. Early-career faculty, postdocs, and senior graduate students are encouraged to submit short abstracts (up to 2 pages), a video presentation summarizing their work (up to 2 minutes) and a curriculum vitae. Selected researchers will be invited to give a short spotlight talk during the colloquium. Submit “Rising Star” Spotlight Talks HERE.
Important Dates
Associate Professor
Mechanical Engineering
Carnegie Mellon University
Associate Professor
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Princeton University
to Syracuse (SYR, ~1 hour drive to Ithaca)
to Ithaca (ITH, direct from NYC, Newark)
~ 3 hrs 40 mins from Newark, NJ
~ 4 hrs 30 mins from JFK, NY
~ 4 hrs from Philly, PA
5 hrs 30 mins from Pittsburgh, PA
~ 5 hrs 40 mins from Boston, MA
There are multiple options for lodging in Ithaca, NY. The links will lead you to the respective on- and off-campus lodging options.
Airport Area/Close to North Campus – with access using TCAT bus service
| 8:00 am | Registration and Breakfast |
| 8:50 am | Opening Remarks |
| 9:00 am | Keynote speaker |
| 9:40 am | Rising Stars/Submitted Talks |
| 10:00 am | Posters, Demos, Cornell Lab tours (scheduled/sign-up required), Coffee |
| 11:00 am | Keynote Speaker |
| 11:40 am | Rising Stars/Submitted Talk |
| 12:00 pm | Lunch |
| 1:00 pm | Keynote Speaker |
| 1:40 pm | Rising Stars/Submitted Talk |
| 2:00 pm | Posters, Demos, Cornell Lab tours (scheduled/sign-up required), Coffee |
| 3:00 pm | Keynote Speaker |
| 3:40 pm | Rising Stars/Submitted Talks |
| 4:00 pm | Closing remarks, Awards, and NERC 2026 Announcement |
| 4:30 pm | Clean-up, Happy/Social Hour |
Questions? Email us at nerc2025.cornell@gmail.com
