Partners

Our Mission is to foster the development and facilitate the exchange of scientific and technological knowledge in Robotics and Automation that benefits members, the profession and humanity. Our Vision is to be the most recognized and respected global organization in Robotics and Automation.

The Society provides aid in promoting close cooperation and exchange of technical information among its Members and Affiliates, and to this end holds meetings for the presentation of papers and their discussion, sponsors appropriate periodicals and special technical publications, and through its committees studies and provides for the needs of its members and affiliates.

IEEE Robotics and Automation Society is attending the HRI conference as a co-sponsor and to establish closer relations between RAS and the robotics industry. The Industrial Activities Board within RAS is hosting Entrepreneurship Office Hours, during which entrepreneurs can meet with the Vice President of IAB, Andra Keay, to discuss various startup questions and topics. Additionally, we are hosting a Manufacturing for Robotics and Deep Tech Startups workshop, giving a short presentation on IAB, and serving on the “HRI in the Wild” panel.

Australian robotics company Andromeda would like to introduce Abi, a personalised robot companion helping Australian aged care teams provide companionship to residents, more often. Our goal is to merge technology with empathy, offering emotional support that feels both genuine and comforting. Through our passion for empathy-driven robotics, we’re creating systems that can recognize emotional states, offer meaningful interactions, and provide a sense of connection. The world is more connected than ever, yet loneliness is at an all-time high. At Andromeda we’re building robots with heart – empathetic companions that create genuine connections, turning isolation into moments of joy and meaning.

Andromeda Robotics is here to showcase our latest advancements in human-robot interaction technology. Abi is designed to combat loneliness and foster meaningful human-robot relationships, using advanced AI and machine learning to understand and respond to human emotions, providing personalised, compassionate interactions tailored to individual needs. We’re excited to connect with fellow innovators, researchers, and practitioners to share insights on improving collaborative robots for real-world application.

Since 2004, PAL Robotics has developed state-of-the-art robots specially designed to solve customers’ needs. We are known for our service robots used for research, intralogistics, retail and social applications for commercial organisations and research institutions.

The company’s mission is to enhance people’s quality of life through service robotics and automation technologies

We have a presence in Barcelona, Toulouse, and Rome, with platforms designed and manufactured in Barcelona and sold to customers worldwide. The company has partnered in over 40 collaborative research projects to further the development of robotics.

Andromeda Robotics is here to showcase our latest advancements in human-robot interaction technology. Abi is designed to combat loneliness and foster meaningful human-robot relationships, using advanced AI and machine learning to understand and respond to human emotions, providing personalised, compassionate interactions tailored to individual needs. We’re excited to connect with fellow innovators, researchers, and practitioners to share insights on improving collaborative robots for real-world application.

Quori is a not-for-profit open-source, modular, social robot platform for the human-robot interaction (HRI) research community.

Quori has been in development for 10 years now, with the first 10 Quori 1.0 units distributed to 10 collaborative research teams (35 labs across 11 universities) across the United States. Quori 1.0 was deployed in a variety of real-world settings, including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, where it autonomously interacted with 183,000+ museum visitors in a 6-month live exhibit.

We recently received additional funding for the development of Quori 2.0, an enhanced redesign to serve as a general-purpose, open platform for the HRI research community. This effort includes the manufacturing and distribution of 50 Quori 2.0 robots to sites around the world. Quori 2.0 is being developed by collaborators from Oregon State University, the University of Pennsylvania, Semio Community, OLogic, and IK Studio.

At the HRI 2025 conference, we will be demoing the first of three planned revisions of Quori 2.0. In 2026, we plan to manufacture at least 50 Quori 2.0 robots to be distributed to the broader HRI community. We are looking for feedback from the HRI community to help make the platform even better!

We seek to gather the existing U.S.-based Quori 1.0 academic community, and expand it globally in a Quori 2.0 community that includes HRI researchers and practitioners from academia, industry, and the public sector.

The new Quori website/platform is currently in development, and conversations at the HRI 2025 conference will help guide its contents.

Furhat Robotics is a pioneering company in the field of social robotics, developing humanoid robots designed to engage in natural, human-like interactions. The company’s flagship product, the Furhat robot, features advanced artificial intelligence and customizable facial expressions, making it adaptable to a wide range of applications across industries such as customer service, education, and healthcare. Furhat Robotics is committed to advancing the relationship between humans and technology, with a focus on improving communication and collaboration through innovative robotic solutions. The company’s goal is to enable more meaningful human-robot interactions in both professional and everyday settings.

Furhat Robotics is proud to sponsor HRI 2025, as part of our ongoing commitment to advancing the field of human-robot interaction (HRI). We are showcasing Furhat, our humanoid robot, which integrates advanced AI, customizable personalities and voice cloning  to create meaningful interactions across industries. At HRI 2025, we aim to promote the future of social robotics, explore new advancements in HRI research, and connect with like-minded professionals and organizations. Our focus is on further developing human-robot collaboration and expanding the impact of social robots in real-world applications.

At Hackerbot, we’re engineers who got tired of robotics projects failing due to hardware complexity. So we built the platform we always wanted: a modular system that lets researchers focus on what matters most—their research. Our platform combines autonomous navigation, computer vision, and a 6-DOF arm, all accessible through a clean SDK. No more fighting with hardware—just write code and build applications. Our base unit currently starts at $175 (USD) or get the full system for $1250. Everything’s designed for simplicity, from our open APIs to easy-to-integrate ML models. Reach out to see how we can accelerate your robotics project.

I see researchers spending enormous amounts of time building and customizing robot platforms before they can even begin their actual research. I’m here to support the HRI and broader research community with a standardized, open platform that lets people focus on their research instead of just getting robots to work.

We are a team of designers and engineers with a passion for development and new ideas who serve the needs of our customers with expertise in areas of electronics design, embedded software, mechanical and industrial design, and low-cost design for manufacturing solutions.

With our strong expertise, combined with our vast network of vendor partners, we help provide the right guidance to achieve high success at the best cost.

We are here to broaden the world’s understanding of human interaction with humanoid bots. As technology evolves, humanoid robots offer new ways to communicate, collaborate, and connect. By exploring how these bots can enhance human relationships, we aim to bridge gaps in communication, support diverse needs, and redefine what it means to engage with AI. Another goal of ours is to learn more about the potential for these robots to positively impact society, fostering deeper, more meaningful interactions in both personal and professional spaces.