๐ง [Meetings] [CFP] IEEE ICRA 2026 Workshop - NeuroDesign in HumanโRobot Interaction (Student Competition & Poster Paper Track Submission)
NeuroDesign in HRI
Call for Participation
4th Workshop on NeuroDesign in HumanโRobot Interaction @ ICRA 2026
June 5, 2026 | Vienna, Austria | Hybrid Event
https://neurodesign-in-hri.webflow.io/
Dear Colleagues, Researchers, and Students,
We are delighted to invite you to participate in the NeuroDesign in HumanโRobot Interaction Student Competition and Poster Paper Presentation, held as part of the 4th Workshop on NeuroDesign in HumanโRobot Interaction at the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA 2026), on June 5, 2026, in Vienna, Austria.
The workshop will be organized in a hybrid format, welcoming both onsite and remote participation from around the world.
About the Workshop
NeuroDesign in HumanโRobot Interaction (HRI) is an emerging interdisciplinary field that integrates neuroscience, cognitive and behavioral psychology, robotics, artificial intelligence, wearable technologies, and human-centered design to create humanโrobot systems that are not only high-performing, but also intuitive, ergonomic, emotionally resonant, and cognitively aligned with the human brain and body. Rather than focusing only on technical performance, NeuroDesign emphasizes designing interactions that feel natural, adaptive, and socially meaningful.
The workshop will feature cutting-edge research, live demonstrations, and interdisciplinary discussion on topics including brainโcomputer interfaces (BCI), wearable and assistive robotics, neuroergonomics, embodied AI, humanโAI co-adaptation, affective and social robotics, soft robotics, exosuits, and human augmentation.
Suggested Submission Topics
We warmly welcome submissions related to, but not limited to, the following topics:
* Affective and Social Robotics
* BrainโMachine / BrainโComputer Interfaces (BCI)
* Wearable and Assistive Robots
* Exoskeletons and Rehabilitation Systems
* HumanโAI Co-adaptation
* Embodied AI / Large Language Models for HRI
* VR/AR/XR and Metaverse-based Interaction
* Haptics, Teleoperation, and Sensory Feedback
* Cognitive and Physical HRI (cHRI / pHRI)
* Neuroergonomics and Human Factors
* Soft Robotics and Bionic Systems
* Smart Environments and Pervasive Computing
* Multimodal Interfaces: Gesture, Speech, Emotion Recognition
* RoboEthics, Inclusion, and DEI in HRI
* Adaptive Wearables, Robot Skins, and RoboFashion
* Supernumerary Limbs, Human 2.0, and Intelligence Augmentation
* Any work that meaningfully connects minds, bodies, and robots
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NeuroDesign in HRI Student Competition
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The NeuroDesign in HRI Student EXPO & Competition is now open for submissions. This hybrid showcase invites undergraduate, masterโs, and PhD students to present innovative concepts, prototypes, systems, and exploratory studies in HRI, BCI, neuro-inspired design, and related fields.
To reserve a spot for the 5-minute pitch presentation, participants may submit any one or any combination of the following:
Video Abstract
A 100-word summary plus a 1โ2 minute video overview
Slide Deck
A 100-word summary plus 5 informative slides
Extended Abstract
A 2-page write-up in IEEE RAS format
Finalists and Presentation Format
Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and approximately 10 projects will be selected for the final on-stage or online 5-minute pitch presentations. Finalists may participate in person, via Zoom, or by pre-recorded presentation. The selected finalists will be offered poster/demo space at the workshop venue, and posters for virtual participation will also be printed and exhibited onsite. We especially encourage submissions from students who have already presented related work at ICRA 2026 or published elsewhere, as this workshop provides an excellent opportunity to further increase the visibility of their research.
Awards
Awards for the Student Competition include:
Best Innovation in HRI NeuroDesign
1st Prize: โฌ500
2nd Prize: โฌ250
3rd Prize: โฌ125
Most Popular Project Award
1st Prize: Raspberry Pi 5 (8GB RAM)
2nd Prize: Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ (13 TOPS)
In addition, the remaining finalists will each receive a โฌ50 honorable mention award, and all finalists will receive certificates.
Important Dates โ Student Competition
* Submission Deadline: May 3, 2026
* Acceptance Notification: May 10, 2026
* Competition Day: June 5, 2026
Competition Submission Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHr36BmtfTxLbjHSmiY1CYapUiZPXHgsnDIXzXLjf0Kg_-Vw/viewform
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Poster Paper Track
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In addition to the competition, we also welcome participants to submit simply to the dedicated Poster Paper Track if they prefer not to enter the competition. Selected poster submissions will be invited to give a short onsite or online spotlight presentation during the workshop. The Poster Track is intended for more academic-style short โoriginalโ research papers.
Authors should prepare their manuscripts as short papers (6โ8 pages) using the Springer Nature proceedings format. We are currently exploring the possibility of publishing the workshop proceedings with Springer Nature. Alternatively, we will publish proceedings on arXiv. Please note that these workshop proceedings are separate from the main ICRA conference proceedings.
Springer guidelines:
https://www.springer.com/gp/computer-science/lncs/conference-proceedings-guidelines
Poster Paper Awards
Top poster submissions will be recognized with special awards. The top three Poster Award winners will receive the following prizes:
1st Prize: Full APC waiver for Frontiers in Robotics and AI (open-access journal)
2nd Prize: โฌ125
3rd Prize: DIY Neuroscience Kit โ Pro
Important Dates โ Poster Paper Track
* Submission Deadline: May 3, 2026
* Acceptance Notification: May 10, 2026
* Workshop Day: June 5, 2026
Poster Paper Submission Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4w6Y4YC_NBpV6SKYY_5aoE0bi5dacbyqbdTlYbTIJ6jVA7g/viewform
Onsite Participation Travel Support
We strongly encourage onsite participation. For competition and poster presentation participants who wish to attend in person, we offer โฌ50 travel support to help offset travel and workshop registration costs for ICRA.
Why Participate?
The NeuroDesign in HRI Workshop offers a unique interdisciplinary platform to connect with leading researchers, industry innovators, designers, and student creators who are shaping the future of humanโmachine synergy. Whether you join us onsite or remotely, you will have the opportunity to share your work, receive valuable feedback, build new collaborations, and contribute to a growing community at the intersection of brains, bodies, AI, and robots.
We warmly encourage students, early-career researchers, and interdisciplinary teams to submit their work and join us in Vienna for this exciting event.
For more information and participation guidelines, please visit the workshop website:
https://neurodesign-in-hri.webflow.io
And for any questions, please send email to:
We look forward to welcoming you to the 4th NeuroDesign in HumanโRobot Interaction Workshop at ICRA 2026!
Best regards,
Organizing Committee
4th Workshop on NeuroDesign in HumanโRobot Interaction @ ICRA 2026