CALL FOR PAPERS
CHI 2018 Workshop
Mid-Air Haptics for Control Interfaces
April 21-26, 2018, Montréal, Canada
Workshop Date: 21st or 22nd of April 2018 (TBC)
https://www.ultrahaptics.com/news/events/chi-2018
Abstract deadline: February 2, 2018
AIMS AND SCOPE
Both industry and academia are currently developing and evaluating different interfaces based on touchless gesture-tracking devices. These types of interfaces are ideal for applications where direct contact with a physical controller is not desirable. However, one limitation they face is the lack of feedback informing users that gestures have been recognised and accepted. Mid-air haptic interfaces, such as those using focused ultrasound waves can close the feedback loop and improve user experiences.
Ultrahaptics are therefore heading to CHI 2018, and you can join us too!
We’re inviting interested participants to submit a 2-page abstract, to discuss, connect, and progress as part of our one-day workshop.
Taking place in Montréal, Canada from 21st-26th April 2018, CHI is one of the leading events in the field of human-computer interaction and future technologies.
Workshop Date: 21st or 22nd of April 2018 (TBC).
Paper Submissions: chi2018@ultrahaptics.com
TOPICS OF INTEREST
The goal of this workshop is to bring together a group of experts in the growing mid-air haptics and HCI research community, to foster discussion around the design and implementation of feedback using mid-air haptic interfaces in applications, related to AR/VR, automotive, music, robotics and teleoperation, and identify the future challenges we will face.
On the day, expect four mini-keynote talks on the workshop topics (AR/VR, automotive, music, robotics, and teleoperation), twenty 2-minute presentations, as well as four thematic brainstorming sessions to foster discussion, channel research directions, and promote new inter-disciplinary and inter-sectoral collaboration opportunities.
PAPER SUBMISSION
The workshop is intended for the broad HCI and haptics community from both academia or industry.
Participants must submit a short expression of interest (750 words) abstract by February 2, 2018.
For each accepted application, at least one author will have to register for both the workshop and at least one day of the conference.
Submissions or questions should be sent via email to: chi2018@ultrahaptics.com
All submissions will go through a light touch review from the organizers to bring together a team of attendees who have the best potential to engender good discussion and positively foster a diverse community. The workshop is restricted to approximately 20 participants.
Workshop position papers will be made available through the workshop website. Copyright remains with the authors.
IMPORTANT DATES
Position paper: February 2, 2018
Notification: February 20, 2018
Workshop at CHI2018: April 21/22, 2018
ORGANIZATION
Ultrahaptics – Marcello Giordano, Orestis Georgiou, Brygida Dzidek, and Loic Corenthy
Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) – Jin Ryong Kim
University of Sussex – Sriram Subramanian
University of Glasgow – Stephen Brewster
CONTACT
Workshop homepage: http://www.ultrahaptics.com/news/events/chi-2018
Conference homepage: http://chi2018.acm.org
Paper Submissions and more information chi2018@ultrahaptics.com