Proposal Submission

All submissions to ROSCon China 2025 will undergo a rigorous review by the Organizing Committee. Submissions will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Relevance to the ROS Community - Submissions should be relevant to the ROS ecosystem and address topics of interest to ROS developers. Content should avoid excessive dependence on specific hardware to ensure broad applicability and generality. It should contribute to elevating the overall technical proficiency of the ROS developer community, fostering knowledge sharing and technological advancement.
• Quality of Content / Impact - We encourage proposals featuring high-impact, significant ideas. Proposals should demonstrate proven quality and practical application, rather than being purely theoretical.
• Presentation Quality - Clearly articulating your ideas is crucial for delivering a compelling live presentation.
• Originality / Novelty - Content should be original and not substantially presented elsewhere before. Showcasing novel work or perspectives is highly valued.
• Open Source Availability - Preference will be given to submissions associated with publicly available open-source code or projects, enabling participants to reproduce and utilize the shared technology.

If you wish to submit proposals related to ROS open-source projects or other relevant topics as described above, or if you are interested in contributing to the ROS ecosystem in other capacities, we invite you to share the details with us. We strongly encourage proposal submissions from speakers of all backgrounds and experience levels. We look forward to your participation and collaboration as we work together to advance the ROS community!

Conference Theme

• Life & Health: Explore the intersection of robotics and life sciences. Discuss the impact of ROS-driven robots in healthcare – from surgical assistance to rehabilitation and patient care – and potential future advancements.
• ROS Application & Porting (Humanoids, Consumer Products): Examine the versatility of ROS across diverse robot types. Share challenges, successes, and functional enhancements resulting from porting ROS to humanoid robots and consumer products.
• ROS in Embodied Intelligence: Trace the evolution and continued expansion of ROS in embodied AI. Discuss how ROS enables robots to perceive, act, and interact more intelligently with their environment, and explore emerging trends in the field.
• ROS Core Components Overview (ROS, Gazebo, Isaac, etc.): A comprehensive look at the fundamental building blocks of the ROS ecosystem. Discuss features, functionalities, recent developments, and the synergy between key components like ROS, Gazebo, and Isaac.
• Wild Ideas & Works-in-Progress: Share your unique concepts and ongoing projects. Showcase personal endeavors and insights (like the development of ros2ai) to spark creative discussions in the community.
• Companion Robots: Exploration & Future: Envision the future of companion robots. Discuss evolving user needs, shaping technologies, and the role of ROS in their development.
• ROS in the Low-Altitude Economy: Analyze the vast opportunities for ROS in the burgeoning low-altitude economy – from autonomous vehicle control and air-ground coordination to intelligent traffic management. Explore how ROS can empower this sector and guide future development.
• AI Agent-Driven Robot Intelligence: Explore how AI Agents are revolutionizing robotics, enabling the leap from mechanical execution to intelligent decision-making. Discuss new applications and value creation in scenarios like smart homes and factories, leading the charge in industry intelligence upgrades.
• MoveIt: Deep dive into MoveIt’s advanced motion planning capabilities and practical applications for robot manipulation, exploring trajectory optimization and precise control for complex tasks.
• DDS (Data Distribution Service): Understand the crucial role of DDS in enabling reliable, high-performance communication in distributed robotic systems and its impact on real-time operations.
• Industrial Robotics: Examine the transformative power of ROS-based systems in industrial settings. Discuss innovative applications, challenges, and solutions for enhancing productivity, quality control, and automation.
• Foundational Skills: Build a solid base with essential ROS technologies. Cover core concepts and practical coding exercises to equip participants with the skills needed to get started with ROS development.
• SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping): Explore the world of SLAM. Analyze different algorithms, their pros and cons, and practical applications in enabling autonomous robots to map unknown environments.
• Microcontrollers & ROS: Bridge the gap between ROS systems and microcontrollers. Explore techniques for integrating MCUs into robotics projects for seamless control of hardware peripherals and sensors.
• Autonomous Driving & Flight: Explore autonomous systems for drones and ground vehicles using ROS. Cover navigation, control algorithms, and sensor integration for safe and reliable operation.
• Navigation: Chart the course for robot navigation. Discuss cutting-edge techniques, path planning algorithms, and sensor integration (LiDAR, cameras, etc.) enabling autonomous mobility in dynamic environments.
• Imitation & Reinforcement Learning: Delve into Imitation Learning (IL) and Reinforcement Learning (RL) for robotics. Explore how robots learn complex tasks via human demonstration or trial-and-error environmental interaction.
• Empowering Robots with MoJoCo & Isaac : Discover how MoJoCo and Isaac enhance robot performance, from advanced physics simulation to AI integration, opening new possibilities for development.
• Low-Altitude Economy & ROS: Focus on the booming low-altitude economy. Discuss how ROS empowers vehicles like drones and flying cars (flight control, formation flying, mission planning) and explore innovative applications contributing to a smart low-altitude ecosystem.
• AI Agent & Robot Collaboration: Investigate the synergy between AI Agents and robots for intelligent decision-making and efficient execution. Analyze upgrade paths and best practices using examples like smart customer service and warehouse robots.

Call for Proposals

ROSCon China 2025 offers a platform for exchange and showcasing, created for all developers passionate about robotics and ROS. Whether you’re a ROS beginner or a seasoned expert, we enthusiastically welcome your participation! This is your chance to present newly developed robotics projects or ROS packages, share experiences from teaching robotics, or even propose ideas and suggestions for the future of ROS. We are seeking proposals in the following three distinct formats:

Submissions for the three formats described above should primarily focus on topics related to ROS 1 and ROS 2. For examples of presentation styles and formats, please refer to the video recordings from ROSCon China 2024. If you have specific topics or insights you’d like to share at the conference, or questions about potential submissions, please contact the ROSCon China Organizing Committee.

Please Note: ROSCon China 2025 is an in-person event only; remote or online presentations cannot be accommodated. The official language of the conference presentations is Chinese, however, presentations delivered in other languages (such as English) are also welcome.

Past ROSCon China Events

From the birth of ROS to its current success, ROSCon has not only witnessed leaps in robotics technology but has also fostered exchange and collaboration among developers worldwide.

ROSCon China 2024 marked the first-ever ROSCon event held in mainland China. The conference brought together 474 robotics experts, developers, and researchers from around the globe (excluding staff), representing 284 different companies and universities. Featuring 25 presentations, 2 workshops, and 12 lightning talks, the event facilitated diverse content sharing and played a key role in advancing China’s robotics ecosystem.

Let’s take a look back at the highlights from ROSCon China 2024.