[Announcements] 🧠[Meetings] Call for Participation - Join Us at the 3rd Workshop on NeuroDesign in Human-Robot Interaction: The making of engaging HRI technology your brain can’t resist @ IEEE RO-MAN 2025

[Wang, Ker-Jiun]

Dear Colleagues,
We are excited to invite you to the 3rd Workshop on NeuroDesign in Human–Robot Interaction, held in conjunction with the IEEE International Conference on Robot and Human Interactive Communication (RO-MAN 2025) on August 25, 2025. This engaging and forward-looking event will take place in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, with a hybrid format to welcome both onsite and remote attendees.
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📣 Call for Participation

    📅 Date: August 25, 2025

    ⏰ Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm CEST

    📍 Location: Eindhoven, Netherlands

    🌐 Format: Onsite & Online (via Zoom)

    🔗 Workshop Website: https://neurodesign-in-hri.webflow.io/

    🤖 In conjunction with IEEE RO-MAN 2025: https://www.ro-man2025.org/

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🧠 Workshop Description
The NeuroDesign in Human–Robot Interaction Workshop explores how neuroscience, AI, psychology, wearable robotics, and human-centered design can converge to create the next generation of brain-centered, intuitive, and engaging human–robot systems. NeuroDesign goes beyond performance metrics, focusing on cognitive and physical interactions (cHRI/pHRI) that feel natural to the brain and body—adaptive, ergonomic, and socially meaningful.
The program will feature cutting-edge research, live demonstrations, and interdisciplinary discussion on themes such as:
    * Brain–Computer Interfaces (BCI) & Cognitive HRI

    * Wearable & Assistive Robotics

    * Neuroergonomics & Human Factors

    * Embodied AI & Human–AI Co-adaptation

    * Affective & Social Robotics

    * Soft Robotics, Exosuits & Human Augmentation

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 [🎤]  Distinguished Speakers
🔺 Invited Keynote Speakers:
    * Jeff Krichmar, University of California, Irvine

    * Alessandra Sciutti, Italian Institute of Technology (IIT)

    * Matteo Bianchi, University of Pisa

    * Raphaëlle N. Roy, Université de Toulouse

    * Kyle Yoshida, University of California, Los Angeles

    * Kai Arulkumaran, Araya Inc.

    * Kinsey Herrin, Georgia Institute of Technology

    * Alexis E. Block, Case Western Reserve University
🔺 Industry Spotlight Demo & Talk:
    * Tharun Iyer, OpenBCI

    * Ryan Hanson, Wearable Sensing

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🏆 Student EXPO & Competition
We are delighted to share that the NeuroDesign in HRI Student EXPO & Competition is still "OPEN" for submissions!
This hybrid showcase invites undergraduate, master’s, and PhD students to present their concepts, prototypes, or exploratory studies in HRI, BCI, and neuro-inspired design.
    * This time, prizes are doubled compared to the previous call

    * Lucky draw gifts are waiting for all participants

    * 100% award opportunity (10/10): all selected 10-finalist will receive award recognition
🔺 Awards include:
    * 🧠 Best Innovation in HRI NeuroDesign (3 awards) – up to €500 EUR

    * ❤️ Most Popular Project Award (2 awards) – including a full APC waiver for Frontiers in Robotics and AI

    * 🎁 Lucky Draw Prizes (5 prizes) and certificates for all finalists
🔗 Intent to Participate Deadline: August 20, 2025
Submission is very simple!! Please just fill out the form showing your intent to participate, so we can reserve you a 5-minute pitch spot in our competition!
Intent of Participation Form: https://forms.gle/TeywZB55NchRXeWn6
🔗 For more information about the competition guideline, please visit: https://neurodesign-in-hri.webflow.io/#competition-guidelines
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** Don’t Miss This Opportunity **
The NeuroDesign in HRI Workshop offers a unique platform to engage with leading researchers, industry innovators, and creative student projects that are shaping the future of human–machine synergy. Whether you join us in person or virtually, you’ll gain inspiration, feedback, and new connections in a truly interdisciplinary setting.
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We look forward to welcoming you in Eindhoven—or online—for this exciting event!
Best regards,
Organizing Committee
3rd Workshop on NeuroDesign in Human–Robot Interaction @ IEEE RO-MAN 2025
📧 neurodesign.hri at gmail.com<mailto:neurodesign.hri at gmail.com>
🔗 https://neurodesign-in-hri.webflow.io/<https://neurodesign-in-hri.webflow.io/>
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