CFP
Beyond Words 2026: 2nd Workshop on Beyond Words: The Role of Touch in Social Robotics University of London, Senate House Building Londom, UK, July 1-4, 2026 |
| Conference website | https://perso.ensta.fr/~saood/external/touch-workshop-2026/ |
| Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=beyondwords2026 |
| Abstract registration deadline | June 15, 2026 |
| Submission deadline | June 15, 2026 |
Topics: cognitive science in hri embodied interaction models affective touch tactile sensing technologies
Submission Guidelines
We invite the submission of short papers (2 to 4 pages) with references that present novel, ongoing, or early-stage work in any area related to touch and social robotics, including (but not limited to):
- Tactile sensing technologies
- Affective touch and social signal processing
- Embodied interaction models
- Cognitive science of touch in HRI
- Artificial skin, soft sensors, and wearable haptics
- Ethics and social impact of touch in robotics
- Touch applications in healthcare, education, and assistive robotics
Committees
Organizing committee
- Adriana Tapus (adriana.tapus[at]ensta[dot]fr)
- Patrick Hénaff (patrick.henaff[at]enib[dot]fr)
- Adnan Saood (adnan.saood[at]ensta[dot]fr)
Contact
Registration is now open. To attend the workshop, please email us at touch.workshop.icsr@gmail.com with your name and affiliation.