AROB-ISBC 2026
Journal Track Submission
We are pleased to announce a special journal track for AROB 31st 2026. This is a unique opportunity for authors to publish a full paper in a peer-reviewed journal and present the same paper at the AROB 31st 2026.
Journal Track Submission Guidelines
Overview
The Journal Track option is available for papers submitted for the General Sessions of the AROB 31st 2026. Accepted papers will be published in the journal Artificial Life and Robotics, Vol. 31, No. 1, 2026, and authors will have the opportunity to present their work at the symposium.
Please note that in-person participation and presentation at the symposium are required if the symposium paper is accepted, regardless of whether the paper is accepted, rejected, or still under review for publication in the Journal Track.
*Authors of accepted Journal Track papers will receive a discount on the journal publication fee equal to the Regular Early Registration Fee at AROB-ISBC 2026.*
Important Dates
Paper Submission Requirements
- Length: Maximum of 12 pages, including references and any appendices.
- Peer Review: All submissions will undergo a peer-review process. Authors will be notified of acceptance or rejection by November 29, 2025.
Templates:
Important Notes
- Symposium Proceedings: The initial versions of papers submitted to the Journal Track will be included in the symposium proceedings if they are accepted by AROB 31st 2026, regardless of their final acceptance for journal publication.
- Journal Issue: Accepted papers will be published in the AROB Journal Vol. 31, No. 1, 2026. If the final version of the accepted paper is not submitted in time, it will be published in a subsequent issue of the journal.
- Late Decisions: If the decision for a paper submitted to the Journal Track is not made by December 16, 2025 at 24:00 UTC, the paper will still be treated as a Journal Track submission and will be published in a subsequent issue of the journal.
Submission and Publication Timeline
- Paper Submission: Authors should submit their full papers via the AROB Journal submission page by the deadline (August 31, 2025 at 24:00 UTC).
In addition, all authors must submit the abstract of their paper via EasyChair on the same day as the full paper submission. This abstract submission is required for symposium scheduling and presentation management purposes. - Peer Review: All submitted papers will undergo a rigorous peer review process. Authors will receive feedback and will be notified whether their paper has been accepted for publication in the AROB Journal by November 29, 2025.
- Final Paper Submission: After acceptance, authors must submit the final version of their paper by December 16, 2025 at 24:00 UTC. This version should address any reviewer comments.
- Submission to Springer: In order for the paper to be included in AROB Journal Vol. 31, No. 1, 2026, authors must complete their final submission by December 16, 2025 at 24:00 UTC. This deadline allows sufficient time for the AROB Journal Office to prepare and submit all materials to Springer for inclusion in that issue.