ICHORA 2026 (International Congress on Human-Computer Interaction, Optimization and Robotic Applications) is an academic conference held in Ankara, Turkiye on 2026-05-21. The paper submission deadline is 2026-03-20 (extended). Acceptance notifications are sent on 2026-04-20.
Topics & Scope
Track 1: Human-Computer Interaction
• Accessibility and Inclusive Design
• Augmented and Virtual Reality Interfaces
• Collaboration and Learning
• Context-aware Computing
• Emotional and Affective Computing
• Eye Tracking and Brain-Computer Interfaces
• Gesture and Speech Recognition
• Haptic Feedback Systems
• HCI Theories and Methods
• Human-Robot Interaction and Collaboration
• Mobile HCI and Automobiles
• User-Centered Design and Usability Testing
Track 2: Intelligent Control Systems and Optimization
• Applications in Manufacturing and Production
• Big Data Optimization Challenges
• Energy Optimization in Smart Grids
• Evolutionary Computation and Control
• Intelligent Fault Detection and Diagnosis
• Machine Learning Optimization Techniques
• Metaheuristics and Evolutionary Algorithms
• Multi-Objective Optimization Approaches
• Optimization in Scheduling and Logistics
• Optimization in Wireless Networks
• Real-Time Optimization and Adaptive Control
• Stochastic and Robust Optimization
Track 3: Robotic and Automation Applications
• AI-Driven Robot Learning
• Autonomous Navigation and SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping)
• Cognitive Approach for Robotics
• Humanoid Robots and Social Robotics
• Industrial Robotics and Automation
• Medical and Rehabilitation Robotics
• Robot Perception and Sensor Fusion
• Robotic Manipulation and Grasping
• Soft Robotics and Bio-Inspired Robots
• Swarm Robotics and Multi-Robot Systems
• Underwater and Space Robotics
• Weapon and Ammunition Systems
Track 4: Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• AI for Healthcare and Biomedicine
• AI for Image and Video Processing
• AI in Autonomous Vehicles and Drones
• AI in Cybersecurity and Threat Detection
• AI in Predictive Maintenance
• Cognitive Computing and Decision-Making Systems
• Deep Learning Techniques and Architectures
• Explainable AI and Ethical Considerations
• Grid and Cloud Computing
• Natural Language Processing and Chatbots
• Quantum Computing
• Reinforcement Learning Applications
Track 5: Electrical and Electronics Technologies
• Electric Vehicle Technologies
• Embedded Systems and IoT Devices
• High Voltage Engineering
• MEMS and Nanoelectronics
• Microcontroller and FPGA Applications
• Microwave and Antenna Technologies
• Photonics and Optoelectronic Devices
• Power Electronics and Renewable Energy Integration
• Sensor Networks and Smart Devices
• Signal Processing and Communication Systems
• Smart Grid and Energy Storage Technologies
• VLSI Design and Embedded Systems
Track 6: Interdisciplinary Topics
• AI Ethics in Robotics and Autonomous Decision-Making
• AI for Electronic Circuit Design Optimization
• AI-Based Predictive Control in Electrical Systems
• AI-Enhanced HCI Techniques
• HCI in Autonomous Systems (e.g., Self-Driving Cars)
• Machine Learning for Signal Processing
• Optimization in Robotics Control
• Robotics in Renewable Energy Maintenance
• Smart Home and Smart City Applications
• Wearable Electronics and Human-Centric IoT