Southwest Robotics Symposium (SWRS) 2025
Friday, Oct. 31, 2025–Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025
ASU Memorial Union, Room Ventana A/B (Second Floor)
301 E Orange St., Tempe, AZ 85281
Theme: Robotics for the Next Decade
Welcome Message
On behalf of the organizing committee, we are delighted to announce the return of the Southwest Robotics Symposium (SWRS 2025). SWRS is an interdisciplinary gathering of researchers, students, industry professionals, and community members who share a passion for advancing robotics and its impact on society.
This year’s theme, “Robotics for the Next Decade”, invites us to look ahead at how robotics will transform industries, healthcare, and human life.
Topics of Interest
- Environmental & Field Robotics
- Medical, Assistive, & Wearable Robotics
- Ethics in Robotics
- Manipulation & Locomotion
- Bio-Inspired & Soft Robotics
- Foundation Models in Robotics
- Human–AI–Robot Systems
Highlights
- Plenary Talks by distinguished speakers
- Topic-driven Technical Sessions covering the latest research
- Poster Session with rapid oral pitches
- Industry Booths & Demos showcasing innovations
- Lab Tours at ASU’s Tempe and Polytechnic campuses
Who Should Attend?
- Researchers in robotics, automation, control, AI, and related fields
- Students in engineering, computer science, medicine, and nursing
- Industry professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors
- Educators, policy makers, and non-profit organizations
- Designers, human factors specialists, and the general public
We look forward to your participation.
Best regards,
SWRS 2025 Organizing Committee
[email protected]
Venue:
ASU Memorial Union, Room Ventana A/B (Second Floor)
301 E Orange St., Tempe, AZ 85281
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Parking
The closest parking is available in the Apache Parking Structure (parking fees apply), about a 5–7 minute walk. (See map below).
Apache Boulevard Parking Structure I
401 E. Lemon Street, Tempe, AZ 85287
