Call for Participation:

4th Workshop on NeuroDesign in Human–Robot Interaction
At ICRA 2026, IEEE International Conference on Robotics & Automation
June 5, 2026
Hybrid Event: Vienna, Austria and online
Workshop: https://neurodesign-in-hri.webflow.io/
ICRA 2026: https://2026.ieee-icra.org/

Deadline for submissions: May 17, 2026 (extended)

Dear Colleagues, Researchers, Students, and Early-Stage Start-up Teams,

We are excited to invite you to participate in the NeuroDesign in Human–Robot Interaction EXPO & Competition and Poster Paper Track, held as part of the 4th Workshop on NeuroDesign in Human–Robot Interaction at IEEE ICRA 2026.

Due to popular demand and the strong interest we have received, we are pleased to announce that the submission deadline has been extended to May 17, 2026!

This is a great chance to catch up and submit your innovation, research idea, prototype, or creative project to join our growing NeuroDesign in HRI community.

The workshop will take place on June 5, 2026, in Vienna, Austria, in a hybrid format, welcoming both onsite and remote participants from around the world.

Please find our preliminary program in the poster at:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r0gnjeTeiVBavVPNcn3O08mDwCcxa7zj/view

or visit our workshop website for the latest updates:
https://neurodesign-in-hri.webflow.io/

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

NeuroDesign in Human–Robot 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 human–robot 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 discussions on topics including:

• Brain–Computer Interfaces
• Wearable and Assistive Robotics
• Neuroergonomics and Human Factors
• Embodied AI and Human–AI Co-adaptation
• Affective and Social Robotics
• Soft Robotics, Exosuits, and Human Augmentation
• Haptics, Teleoperation, and Sensory Feedback
• Multimodal Interfaces and Adaptive Wearables

NEURODESIGN IN HRI Expo & Competition:

The NeuroDesign in HRI EXPO & Competition is now open for submissions!

This hybrid showcase invites undergraduate, master’s, and PhD students, or preliminary (or pre-seed/pre-startup) company, to present innovative concepts, prototypes, systems, and exploratory studies in HRI, BCI, neuro-inspired design, wearable technologies, robotics, and related fields.

To reserve a spot for the 5-minute pitch presentation, participants may submit any one or combination of the following:

• Video Abstract: A 100-word summary plus a 1-2 minute video overview
• Slide Deck: A 100-word summary plus 5 informative slides
• Extended Abstract: A 2-page write-up in IEEE RAS format

EXPO & COMPETITION AWARDS:

Best Innovation in HRI NeuroDesign:

• 1st Prize: €500
• 2nd Prize: €250
• 3rd Prize: €125

Most Popular Project Award:

• 1st Prize: Raspberry Pi 5 (8GB RAM)
• 2nd Prize: Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ (13 TOPS)

All finalists will receive certificates, and remaining finalists will each receive a €50 honorable mention award.

IMPORTANT DATES — STUDENT COMPETITION:

Extended Submission Deadline: May 17, 2026
Acceptance Notification: May 20; Rolling / after review
Competition Day: June 5, 2026

Competition Submission Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHr36BmtfTxLbjHSmiY1CYapUiZPXHgsnDIXzXLjf0Kg_-Vw/viewform

POSTER PAPER TRACK

In addition to the student competition, we also welcome submissions to the dedicated Poster Paper Track for participants who prefer to present academic-style short research papers.

Selected poster submissions will be invited to present their work through an onsite or online poster session, and selected posters may also be invited for a short spotlight presentation during the workshop.

Authors should prepare manuscripts as short papers using the Springer Nature proceedings format. We are currently exploring the possibility of publishing the workshop proceedings with Springer Nature. Alternatively, proceedings will be made available through arXiv.

POSTER PAPER AWARDS:

Top poster submissions will be recognized with special awards:

• 1st Prize: Full APC waiver for Frontiers in Robotics and AI
• 2nd Prize: €125
• 3rd Prize: DIY Neuroscience Kit – Pro

IMPORTANT DATES — POSTER PAPER TRACK:

Extended Submission Deadline: May 17, 2026
Acceptance Notification: May 20; Rolling / after review
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 selected competition and poster presentation participants who wish to attend in person, we offer €50 travel support to help offset travel and workshop registration costs for ICRA.

SUGGESTED SUBMISSION TOPICS

We warmly welcome submissions related to, but not limited to, the following topics:

• Affective and Social Robotics
• Brain–Machine / Brain–Computer Interfaces (BCI)
• Wearable and Assistive Robots
• Exoskeletons and Rehabilitation Systems
• Human–AI 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

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 human–machine synergy.

Whether you join us onsite in Vienna or remotely from anywhere in the world, you will have the opportunity to:

• Share your research, innovation, or prototype
• Receive feedback from an interdisciplinary audience
• Increase the visibility of your work
• Build new collaborations
• Join a growing community at the intersection of brains, bodies, AI, and robots

Don’t miss this extended opportunity — submit your innovation by May 17 and join us at ICRA 2026!

For more information and participation guidelines, please visit:
https://neurodesign-in-hri.webflow.io/

For questions, please contact:
neurodesign.hri@gmail.com

We look forward to welcoming you to the 4th NeuroDesign in Human–Robot Interaction Workshop at ICRA 2026!

Best regards,

Organizing Committee
4th Workshop on NeuroDesign in Human–Robot Interaction @ ICRA 2026