The 2010 International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Application (ICIRA 2010) will be held in Shanghai, China, November 10-12, 2010. The theme of the conference is “Better Robotics Harmonizing Life”, reflecting the ever-growing interest in research, development and applications in the dynamic and exciting areas of intelligent robotics.

Shanghai, sometimes called “Paris of the Orient”, is China's commercial and financial centre. Its modern, international and fashionable reputation entice travelers and visitors from all over the world, who come to delight in its shopping heavens and wide variety of entertainment or simply to experience the glitz of China's most cosmopolitan city.

Contributed Papers
Prospective authors should submit their papers electronically in WORD or TEX format. Up to 12 pages in the standard ICIRA format are allowed for each paper, including figures. A maximum of additional pages is permitted. Detailed instructions for paper submission are available on the conference website.

Invited Sessions
Invited sessions on new topics or innovative applications will be considered. These sessions, submitted through the regular review process, will consist of four to six papers. Prospective organizers should include a brief statement of purpose for the session as well as the abstracts of the papers to be included.

Tutorial and Workshops
Proposals for half-day or full-day tutorials and workshops should be submitted according to the instructions on the conference website. Prospective organizers should include: statement of objectives, intended audience, list of speakers, and list of topics.

Exhibits
There will be an exhibition site at the conference. Information for prospective exhibitors will be available on the web site.

Important Dates
Submission of papers: May 31, 2010
Paper Acceptance: July 10, 2010
Submission of Final Papers: August 10, 2010
Early Bird Registration: August 10, 2010
Conference: November 10-12, 2010

Conference proceedings will be published in Springer’s Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligent. All published papers will be indexed in EI.

For more detailed information on ICIRA 2010, please visit the conference website: