The 2026 3rd International Conference on Haptics and Virtual Reality (ICHVR 2026) will be held from September 20 to 22, 2026.
ICHVR 2026 aims to bring together leading academics, researchers, engineers, and industry professionals in the fields of Haptics, Virtual Reality, Human–Computer Interaction, Computer Vision, Computer Arts, Mobile Intelligent Devices, and Artificial Intelligence Algorithms. The conference will provide a dynamic and international platform for participants worldwide to share cutting-edge research findings, innovative ideas, and practical experiences through keynote speeches, technical presentations, and academic discussions.
ICHVR 2026 welcomes the submission of original research papers and technical review papers related to, but not limited to, the aforementioned areas.
We sincerely invite scholars, researchers, and practitioners from around the world to participate in and contribute to ICHVR 2026.
Prospective authors are welcome to submit your research paper to ICHVR 2026 through. 
If you are a new user, you need to sign up firstly. For any questions about the paper submission, please feel free to contact us at: inquiry@ichvr.org.
Authors are encouraged to register after their manuscripts be accepted.
Listeners please download the listener registration form and send it to inquiry@ichvr.org, proof of payment should be emailed with the registration form. The conference committee will provide confirmation after receiving your registration and fees.
Abstract Submission Due: June 26, 2026
Full Paper Submission Due: July 10, 2026
Author Notification Due: August 10, 2026
Registration Due: September 1, 2026
Camera Ready Submission Due: September 1, 2026
Main Conference: September 20-22, 2026
*Note: All dates refer to PST/PDT time, i.e. Pacific Time Zone
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3D Display, Tracking and Sensing |
Mobile Computing and Its Applications |
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3D Interaction |
Modeling, Simulation and Animation |
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Active Touch Sensing and Behavior |
Multi-modal Systems |
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Advanced Display Technology |
Navigation |
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Applications to the design of haptic interfaces |
Neural Control |
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Augmented and Mixed Reality |
Neuroscience of Touch |
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Biomechanical Aspects of Active Touch Sensing |
Optical Engineering |
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Biomechanics and Motor Control |
Pattern Recognition |
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ChatGPT-based Applications |
Perception, Presence and Cognition |
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Computer Graphics Techniques |
Physical Human-robot Interaction |
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Computer Vision |
Photoelectric Display |
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Disturbance Rejection Haptics |
Robotic Manipulation |
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Embedded Haptics |
Sensors and Actuators |
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Embedded, Ubiquitous Haptics |
Sensory Information Processing and Sensorimotor control |
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Haptic Interface Design and Control |
Shared Control and Collaboration |
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Haptic Rendering and Modeling |
Shared Haptic Control and Collaboration |
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Haptic Sensors and Actuators |
Tactile Displays |
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Haptics in Art and Design Applications |
Tele-operation and Virtual Environments |
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Haptics in Industrial and Commercial Applications |
Teleoperation and Telepresence |
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Haptics in Medical Applications |
Tracking and Sensing |
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Haptics, Audio, and Other Non-visual Interfaces |
User Studies and Evaluation |
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Human-Computer Interaction |
Virtual and Augmented Reality |
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Human-Robot Haptic Interaction |
Virtual Humans and Embodiment |
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Immersive Projection Technology |
Virtual Reality |
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Learning by Active Touch |
Visualization |
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ICHVR 2023 Book Title: Advances in Haptics and Virtual Reality Published by Springer Book Series - Learning and Analytics in Intelligent Systems ISBN: 978-3-031-56521-2 Indexed by Ei Compendex, Scopus and other citation databases
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ICHVR 2024 Book Title: Trends in Haptics and Virtual Reality Published by Springer Book Series - Learning and Analytics in Intelligent Systems ISBN: 978-3-031-94266-2 Indexed by Ei Compendex, Scopus and other citation databases |
Registered and presented full papers will be included in the ICHVR 2026 digital conference proceedings and submitted to major citation databases (including, but not limited to Ei Compendex and Scopus) for review and indexing.
Accepted and selected extended papers can be recommended for publication in the following journal: "International Journal of Vehicle Systems Modelling and Testing" (ISSN: 1745-6444) which will send to be reviewed and indexed by citation databases such as Ei Compendex and Scopus.
[April 24, 2026] We invite all interested researchers, scholars, students, engineers, and industry professionals to join us at this exciting event.
Prof. Petia Radeva
Universitat de Barcelona, Spain
Prof. Petia Radeva is a Full professor at the Universitat de Barcelona (UB), Head of the Consolidated Research Group "Computer Vision and Machine Learning" at the University of Barcelona at UB and Senior researcher in Computer Vision Center. She published more than 100 SCI journal publications and 250 international chapters and proceedings, her Google scholar h-index is 50 with more than 10000 cites.
1. Manuscripts submitted to the conference should be written in English only.
2. Manuscripts submitted to the conference should follow the template provided.
3. Manuscripts can be submitted in Doc, Docx and PDF format.
4. Oral or Poster presentations should be nominated while submitting an abstract.
5. The ordinary length is suggested no less than 5 pages, including all figures, tables, references, and appendices. If the paper exceeds 5 pages, the additional pages will be charged at the time of registration.