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Oulu · 2027 Accepting papers

Call for Papers – ICRLRC 2027, Oulu

International Conference on Reinforcement Learning in Robotic Control

Conference date

Oulu, Finland


Paper deadline 20 Dec 2026

Registration deadline 27 Dec 2026

Robotics Forum invites researchers, academicians, industry professionals and students to submit original research papers for the International Conference on Reinforcement Learning in Robotic Control (ICRLRC 2027), scheduled for 16 January 2027 in Oulu, Finland.

The conference welcomes research contributions across the following session tracks, encouraging knowledge sharing, interdisciplinary collaboration and the exchange of innovative ideas.

Call for papers

ICRLRC 2027 conference topics

Original research papers, abstracts, case studies and review papers in Reinforcement Learning in Robotic Control are welcome. Topics include, but are not limited to:

1Algorithms and Strategies

  • Novel reinforcement learning algorithms for robotics
  • Exploration-exploitation trade-offs in control tasks
  • Transfer learning techniques in robotic applications

2Robotic Applications

  • Application of RL in autonomous navigation
  • RL for manipulation tasks in dynamic environments
  • Multi-agent systems using reinforcement learning

3Simulation and Environment Design

  • Creating realistic simulation environments for RL
  • Benchmarking RL techniques in robotics
  • Virtual vs physical testing methodologies

4Safety and Robustness

  • Safety constraints in RL-driven control
  • Robustness to disturbances and uncertainties
  • Formal verification methods for RL policies

5Interdisciplinary Approaches

  • Integration of RL with traditional control methods
  • Cross-disciplinary applications in healthcare robotics
  • Sociotechnical challenges in RL deployment

6Ethics and Sustainability

  • Ethical considerations in RL applications
  • Sustainability of robotic systems using RL
  • Long-term impacts of RL on robotic workforce

Papers must be original and not published or under review elsewhere. Submission guidelines

Plan your participation

Important dates for ICRLRC 2027

  1. Paper submission deadline Open
  2. Last date of registration
  3. Conference

The conference schedule mail is sent by the conference coordinator after the last date of registration. Do not book tickets or hotels before you receive it.

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