Intelligent Sensing and Haptic Interfaces for Next-Generation Human–Computer Interaction
A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Internet of Things".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 5
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The field of Human–Computer Interaction (HCI) is undergoing a profound transformation. The next generation of interfaces will not merely respond to commands but will understand, anticipate, and adapt to human needs and contexts. This evolution is driven by two key technological frontiers: intelligent sensing, powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) for interpreting user state and environment, and advanced haptics, enabling rich, bidirectional communication through the sense of touch.
This Special Issue explores the cutting-edge convergence of Artificial Intelligence, advanced sensing, and haptics to redefine the future of HCI. We seek research that moves beyond traditional interfaces, creating systems that can intelligently perceive user state and context, and respond with meaningful tactile feedback. Join us in shaping the next generation of immersive, intuitive, and intelligent interactive experiences.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
• AI-driven interpretation of multimodal sensor data for user intent recognition.
• Machine learning for adaptive and personalized haptic feedback.
• Novel haptic rendering techniques for creating realistic virtual textures and forces.
• Novel haptic interfaces.
• Sensorimotor integration in intelligent HCI systems.
• Applications in VR/AR, robotics, medicine, automotive, and beyond.
Dr. George Kokkonis
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- human–computer interaction
- haptic interfaces
- VR/AR applications
- robotics applications
- medicine applications
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