[Hol-info] [C.A.R.L.A. 2026 - Call for Papers] 2nd Workshop on Cognitive Architectures for Robotics: LLMs and Logic in Action, Lisbon, Portugal | July 18, 2025

[Manuel A. B. S. <man...@un...>]

Call for Papers

2nd Workshop on Cognitive Architectures for Robotics: LLMs and Logic in
Action (C.A.R.L.A. 2026)
July 18, 2026 | Lisbon, Portugal
https://ws-carla.github.io/web/

Part of FLoC 2026

https://www.floc26.org/

IMPORTANT DATES (AoE)

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   Paper registration: 2 May
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   Paper submission deadline: 8 May
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   Paper notification: 22 May
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   Camera-Ready deadline: 19 June


Accepted papers will be presented as posters, with a subset selected for
oral presentations.
The workshop will take place in person at FLoC 2026, with virtual
participation options not guaranteed at the moment.


GENERAL INFORMATION

The Workshop on Cognitive Architectures for Robotics: LLMs and Logic in
Action (CARLA) seeks to transform the landscape of intelligent behaviors by
pioneering the integration of large language models (LLMs), symbolic
reasoning, and logic solvers into autonomous systems.

As robotics advances toward real-world applications requiring adaptability,
safety, and complex decision-making, this workshop focuses on harnessing
the synergy between data-driven learning models and symbolic, logic-based
systems to advance automation.

This year, the workshop further expands its scope to explicitly include
simulated environments as first-class experimental and methodological
tools. In particular, CARLA emphasizes the use of videogames and digital
twins as scalable, controllable, and safe testbeds for cognitive robotics
research. These environments enable systematic investigation of embodied
reasoning, LLM-driven planning, and logic-based decision-making under
diverse and dynamic conditions that would be difficult or costly to
reproduce in physical settings.

By bridging cognitive architectures with the structured management of
virtual applications, CARLA aims to foster principled approaches to
transferring knowledge and behaviors learned in simulation to real-world
systems, while supporting reproducibility and benchmarking across research
efforts.



SCOPE


CARLA invites research contributions and discussions in the following focus
areas:


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   Knowledge Representation for Robotics: Frameworks and methodologies for
   integrating structured knowledge into robotic architectures.


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   LLMs as Cognitive Engines: Leveraging LLMs to process complex commands,
   generate actionable
   insights, and facilitate human-robot communication.
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   Neuro-Symbolic Systems in Robotics: Hybrid approaches combining neural
   networks with symbolic reasoning for decision-making and task execution.
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   Logic Solvers in Robotic Control: Employing constraint solvers, SAT
   solvers, or theorem provers for autonomous planning and reliable
   decision-making.
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   Adaptive and Safe Robotic Architectures: Strategies for real-time
   adaptation and coordination in robotic systems using LLMs and symbolic
   logic.
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   Human-Robot Collaboration: Innovations in language-driven interactions,
   focusing on usability, interpretability, and reliability in diverse
   scenarios.
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   Challenges of LLM Deployment in Robotics: Addressing safety, robustness,
   and ethical
   considerations when integrating LLMs into robotic systems.
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   LLM-Driven Planning and Problem Solving: Enabling robots to perform
   dynamic planning
   and adapt to novel situations using LLM-guided reasoning.
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   Videogames, Digital Twins and non-physical Agents: Leveraging the
   virtual environments of videogames and digital twins as controlled and
   scalable testbeds for investigating embodied reasoning, LLM-driven
   planning, and logic-based decision-making, enabling systematic
   experimentation in safe and reproducible settings.



SUBMISSIONS


CARLA welcomes the following types of submissions:

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   Original Research Papers: Presenting novel research contributions
   aligned with the workshop’s
   focus areas.
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   Work-in-Progress Reports: Sharing preliminary findings and ongoing
   research efforts.
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   Position Papers: Discussing emerging challenges, visionary ideas, and
   future directions at
   the intersection of robotics, LLMs, and logic solvers.
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   Already Presented Works: Contributions that have been previously
   presented at other venues
   but are relevant to the workshop themes. Such works can be resubmitted
   to foster further
   discussion and exploration.


Submissions should adhere to the following guidelines:

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   Maximum of 12 pages (excluding references) for full papers and 6 pages
   (excluding references)
   for short papers.
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   Formatting must follow the CEURART style:
   https://ceur-ws.org/HOWTOSUBMIT.html
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   All submissions must be in English and submitted in PDF format.


Accepted original contributions may be published in the CEUR-WS
Proceedings, together with other FLoC workshops, subject to compliance with
the publishing requirements.

Accepted non-original contributions will be showcased on the workshop
website with links to the
original publication, where available.


Submission site
Submissions will be managed via the FLoC submission system. Papers will
remain private during the review process. All authors must maintain
up-to-date profiles to ensure proper conflict-of-interest management and
paper matching. Incomplete profiles may result in desk rejection.

Submit papers through the dedicated C.A.R.L.A. submission system:
https://submissions.floc26.org/carla/


Anonymity
The workshop follows a single-blind review process. Submissions must not be
anonymized by removing author names, affiliations, and acknowledgments.


ORGANIZATION

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   Fabrizio Lo Scudo, University of Calabria, Italy
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   Denise Angilica, University of Calabria, Italy
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   Sotirios Batsakis, Hellenic Mediterranean University, Greece
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   Manuel Alejandro Borroto Santana, University of Calabria, Italy