IEEE World Haptics Conference 2027 (IEEE WHC 2027)

July 12-15, 2027, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Scope & Topics

IEEE World Haptics Conference 2027 (IEEE WHC 2027) is a premier international conference covering various aspects of haptics, including scientific findings, technological developments, and applications.

The conference brings together researchers, engineers, academics, industry professionals, and students working in haptics, human-computer interaction, robotics, virtual and augmented reality, tactile technologies, and related fields.

WHC 2027 provides a vibrant environment for sharing the latest research advancements in haptic technology, encouraging new collaborations, scientific discussions, and the development of future technologies that enhance human interaction and experience.

Topics of Interest include, but are not limited to:

• Haptic Perception and Psychophysics
• Haptic Rendering
• Computational Haptics
• Tactile Perception
• Tactile Displays
• Haptic Interfaces
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Human-Robot Interaction
• Haptic Robotics
• Teleoperation and Telepresence
• Virtual Reality and Haptics
• Augmented Reality and Haptics
• Extended Reality and Haptic Technologies
• Wearable Haptic Devices
• Haptic Feedback Systems
• Multimodal Interaction
• Multisensory Interaction
• Haptic Communication
• Social and Affective Haptics
• Haptic Interfaces for Accessibility
• Medical and Surgical Haptics
• Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies
• Haptics in Healthcare
• Haptics in Education and Training
• Haptics for Industrial Applications
• Haptics for Entertainment and Gaming
• Haptics for Automotive Applications
• Haptic Guidance and Navigation
• Haptic Virtual Environments
• Haptic Augmented Environments
• Haptic Sensors and Actuators
• Soft and Flexible Haptic Devices
• Micro and Nano Haptics
• Surface Haptics
• Mid-Air Haptics
• Ultrasonic Haptics
• Electrovibration and Vibrotactile Technologies
• Force Feedback Technologies
• Haptic Materials and Interfaces
• Haptic Signal Processing
• Artificial Intelligence for Haptics
• Machine Learning for Haptic Systems
• Haptic Data and Modeling
• Haptic Perception Modeling
• Neuroscience and Haptics
• Brain-Computer Interfaces and Haptics
• Haptic Design and User Experience
• Emerging Haptic Technologies

Paper Submission

Researchers, academics, engineers, students, and industry professionals are invited to submit original research related to haptics, tactile interaction, haptic interfaces, robotics, virtual and augmented reality, human-computer interaction, and related areas.

The technical program will include long and regular papers, work-in-progress papers, hands-on demonstrations, workshops, tutorials, and the Student Innovation Challenge.

Detailed submission guidelines, templates, formatting instructions, review process, and camera-ready instructions will be provided by the conference organizers.

Conference Program

IEEE WHC 2027 will provide a comprehensive technical program covering the latest scientific and technological developments in haptics.

The conference will include long and regular paper presentations, work-in-progress presentations, hands-on demonstrations, workshops, tutorials, and student innovation activities.

The conference will provide opportunities for researchers, students, industry professionals, and practitioners to exchange ideas, present their latest work, establish collaborations, and discuss the future of haptic technology.

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