ACRA 2025 Committee

General Chairs:

• Dr. Syed Afaq Shah, Edith Cowan University
• Prof. Mohammed Bennamoun, The University of Western Australia

Honorary General Chair:

• Prof. Michael Milford, Queensland University of Technology

Program Chairs:

• Assoc/Prof. Martin Masek, Edith Cowan University
• Dr. Mohammad Awrangjeb, Griffith University

Local Arrangement Chairs:

• Dr. Md Moniruzzaman, Edith Cowan University
• Dr Jumana Abu-Khalaf, Edith Cowan University

Awards Chairs:

• Dr. Shams Islam, Edith Cowan University
• Dr. Mubashar Hassan, The University of Western Australia

Publicity Chairs:

• Dr. Violetta Wilk, Edith Cowan University
• Dr. Saima Bughio, Edith Cowan University

Registration Chairs:

• Dr. Nur Halder, Curtin University
• Dr. Afsah Saleem, Edith Cowan University

Publication Chairs:

• Dr. Brenda Wang, Murdoch University
• Dr. Naeha Sharif, The University of Western Australia

Industry Program and Tutorial Chair:

• Dr. Muhammad Bilal Shaikh, Edith Cowan University
• Dr. Omar Anwar, The University of Western Australia/ICRAR

Program Committee:

Maurice Pagnucco         Will Browne                            Michael Burke
Bruce MacDonald          Md Mostafizur Rahman         Ho Seok Ahn
Denny Oetomo              Brendan McCane                    Bryan Busby
Christopher Hollitt         Rachael Tighe                         Gavin Paul
Karol Miller                    Utkal Mehta                            Hoda Yamani
Pauline Pounds              Sanush Abeysekera                 Bijan Shirinzadeh
Boyang Li                       Dikai Liu                                  Elahe Abdi
Shen Hin Lim                 Ting Qiao                                 Henry Williams

Important: The conference proceedings are now available at:
https://ssl.linklings.net/conferences/acra/acra2025_proceedings/views/by_auth.html

Preliminary Conference Program

Papers in bold are nominated / award candidate papers.

Detailed Conference Program – ACRA_Program_Detailed_final

Day #1 – Monday, December 01, 2025

Day #2 – Tuesday, December 02, 2025

Day #3 – Wednesday, December 03, 2025

• Professor Michael Milford conducts interdisciplinary research at the boundary between robotics, neuroscience, computer vision and machine learning, and is a multi-award winning educational entrepreneur. His research models the neural mechanisms in the brain underlying tasks like navigation and perception to develop new technologies in challenging application domains such as all-weather, anytime positioning for autonomous vehicles. From 2022 – 2027 he is leading a large research team combining bio-inspired and computer science-based approaches to provide a ubiquitous alternative to GPS that does not rely on satellites. He is also one of Australia’s most in demand experts in technologies including self-driving cars, robotics and artificial intelligence, and is a passionate science communicator. He currently holds the position of Director of the QUT Centre for Robotics, Australian Research Council Laureate Fellow, Professor at the Queensland University of Technology, and is a Microsoft Research Faculty Fellow and Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering.

• Professor Paulo de Souza is the Executive Dean of the School of Engineering and a leader in bridging science, industry, and society through engineering innovation. With a career spanning academia, research, and industry, he has driven transformative advancements in fields ranging from ecosystem sustainability and industrial optimization to planetary exploration. Previously, he held leadership roles at Griffith University, CSIRO, and NASA’s Mars Exploration Rover program. A Fellow of multiple prestigious institutions, he has co-authored groundbreaking research recognized by Science Magazine. Professor de Souza holds a PhD from Johannes Gutenberg Universität and a master’s in mechanical engineering from UFES, Brazil.

• Professor Dana Kulić conducts research in human–centred robotics, focusing on human–robot interaction, interactive robot learning and human motion analysis. Her career includes research at the University of Tokyo on robot learning from demonstration, and a decade at the University of Waterloo, where she built a leading group in human-robot interaction and assistive systems. Since 2019, she  is the Director of Monash Robotics and a Professor in the Faculty of Engineering at Monash University. She is an ARC Future Fellow, a CSIRO Adjunct Fellow and the Deputy Director of the ARC Centre for Optimised Ageing.  She studies how robots can learn from and respond to human behaviour to collaborate safely and effectively in real-world settings, from healthcare and rehabilitation to industrial and everyday environments.

Sponsors

(Silver)

   (Bronze)

     (2 Travel Grant Sponsors)

Exhibitors

ACRA is the premier Australasian conference on robotics and automation. ACRA 2025 will continue to bring together researchers, engineers, academics, students, practitioners, organisations and industries to discuss the current state of the art of research and advancement of technology in areas of Robotics and Automation, including (but not limited to):

• Mechatronics systems and design
• Vision for robotics
• Field robotics
• Aerial robotics
• Underwater and marine robotics
• SLAM
• Agricultural robotics
• Industrial robots and automation
• Service robotics
• Control systems
• Motion and path planning
• Healthcare robots
• Soft robotics
• Smart materials
• Machine learning (Artificial Intelligence) for robotics
• Human-machine interaction
• Robotics perception

Submissions must be original, unpublished work containing new and interesting results that demonstrate current research in areas relevant to Robotics and Automation. All full papers submitted to ACRA 2025 will undergo a peer-review process. Each manuscript will be reviewed by at least two reviewers who will give detailed comments. If the submission is accepted, the authors will be required to submit a revised (“camera-ready”) version that takes into account this feedback. All papers are reviewed using a single-blind review process.

Important Dates

• Submission of full-length papers: 21st September 2025 28th September 2025 (23:59 AWST)
• Notification of paper acceptance: 15th October 2025 30th October 2025 (23:59 AWST)
• Submission of camera-ready papers: 3rd November 2025 10th November 2025 (23:59 AWST)

Paper Format

ACRA papers must be 6-10 pages in length (including text, references, figures and acknowledgements). Papers that do not follow these guidelines may be rejected without review.

Paper Templates:

Please use this link to download the following files:

L^aT_eX: style file: acra.sty, template: acra.tex, bibtex: named.bst
Microsoft Word | Star/OpenOffice: template: acra.rtf or acra.odt.

Submission portal:

To make your submission, please use this portal.

Registration Costs

Each accepted paper must be registered. One general registration covers up to two papers, provided they are co-authored by the same individual.

Early Bird – Register by 7th November 2025 (5PM AWST)

General Admission $700

Student Admission $500

Regular – Register by 21st November 2025 (5PM AWST) – CLOSED

General Admission $750

Student Admission $550

Conference Welcome Reception Venue

Birra Bar

Building 9, 270 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup WA 6027

Conference Dinner Venue

Joondalup Resort

Country Club Blvd, Connolly WA 6027

Sitting pretty on the banks of the Swan River | Derbarl Yerrigan in Whadjuk Noongar country, Australia’s sunniest capital city Perth | Boorloo effortlessly blends urban cool with raw natural beauty. Its heart is bustling with hotels, restaurants, bars, shopping and cultural spaces, and is also home to one of the world’s most beautiful inner-city parks. Within 30 minutes of the city centre, delegates can be exploring Western Australia’s oldest wine region, experiencing a dreamy Indian Ocean sunset, cycling around an island paradise or exploring Perth’s historic port city of Fremantle | Walyalup.

Experience the vibrant city of Perth | Boorloo, Australia’s sunniest capital city, where business opportunities abound amidst its natural beauty. This dynamic urban centre, nestled alongside the Swan River | Derbal Yerrigan, offers a plethora of options for you to connect, collaborate, and learn.

Framed by the Swan River, the city boasts 19 pristine beaches, each blessed with dreamy Indian Ocean sunsets, and is home to one of the world’s largest inner-city parks.

Discover now the major Perth Attractions and the top 5 things to do in Perth (random order) according to Business Events Perth.

The conference will be hosted in Building 32 at the Joondalup Campus, Edith Cowan University (ECU)

1. The campus is close to train/bus stations (walking distance about 10-15 mins).
2. The centre is within walking distance to Joondalup shopping centre, where multiple restaurants and food courts are available for lunch.
3. There are many cafes open on campus for lunch during the conference dates.

Travel to Perth

Perth is well-serviced by approximately 18 international airlines, with direct flights from the UK, Middle East, South Africa, New Zealand, and Asia. Domestic flight Flights from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide and Darwin operate regularly, with the flight time from Sydney to Perth averaging four hours

Hotels