November 14th, 2023 
Daniela Lopez de Luise Call for Papers (Deadline Extension): NeuroDesign in Human-Robot Interaction: The Making of Engaging HRI Technology Your Brain Can’t Resist
We are pleased to announce a call for papers and the extension of the deadline for the special issue – “NeuroDesign in Human-Robot Interaction: The making of engaging HRI technology your brain can’t resist”. This special issue will be published in the research topic of the journal – Frontiers in Robotics and AI and Frontiers in Neurorobotics. In this special issue, we will discuss the fascinating Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) research with the interfacing of applied neuroscience, psychology and design methodologies.
Scope of submissions:
The complex tapestry of human biology, consciousness, and cognition presents a unique challenge for technology designed to interact with us. This complexity demands a multidisciplinary approach that leverages insights from neuroscience, behavioral psychology, cognitive science, and artificial intelligence to address the barriers that currently hinder natural and effective human-robot interaction.
This special issue aims to bridge the gap between laboratory research and practical applications, guiding the development of HRI strategies that are not only technically proficient but also intuitive, engaging, and cognitively harmonious with human operators.
Topics:
We invite original research, review articles, and perspective pieces that contribute to the following non-exhaustive list of topics:
1. Neuroscience-Driven HRI Strategies:
– Use of neuroimaging tools (fMRI, EEG, fNIRS) to decode brain activities that can enhance HRI.
– Translational neuroscience methods to inform and refine HRI design.
2. Iterative Development and Brain-Centric Interfaces:
– Insights from iterative design processes to craft improved human, brain, and robot interfaces.
– Integration of human and robot in a symbiotic closed-loop system through innovative I/O interfaces.
3. Invasive and Non-Invasive NeuroDesign Applications:
– Development of smart wearables, exoskeletons, or implantable devices monitoring brainwaves and physiological signals.
– Design of interfaces to track and influence mechanical movements in tandem with human motion.
4. Neurofeedback Devices for Emotional and Behavioral Regulation:
– Application of devices such as tDCS, tMS, NMES for neural or muscular stimulation.
– Exploration of neurofeedback's role in modulating emotional and behavioral states in HRI contexts.
5. AI and Machine Learning in NeuroDesign:
– Co-design of hardware and software integrating AI to enhance the user experience.
– Implementation of machine learning algorithms for a brain-centered approach in perception and cognition.
Submission Deadline:
December 28, 2023 (extended)
Discounts and Fee Support:
1. Frontiers institutional agreements: https://www.frontiersin.org/about/institutional-partnerships
2. Open-access funding sources: https://oad.simmons.edu/oadwiki/OA_publication_funds
3. Frontiers’ fee support program: https://frontiersin.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9YqUCmY73k4Gm0u
Additionally, separate to fee support, we are currently offering 25% discounts for Type-A articles and 50% discounts for Type-B articles received before the manuscript deadline. This is on a first-come-first-served basis.
A-Type Articles: Original Research, Systematic Review, Methods, Review, Policy and Practice Reviews, Hypothesis & Theory, Clinical Trial, Registered Report, Technology and Code
B-Type Articles: Mini Review, Perspective, Case Report, Brief Research Report
How to Submit:
Please submit your full paper through the journal’s online submission system. For more information, visit our website at
or contact the topic editors at neurodesign.hri@gmail.com.
We look forward to your contribution to this cutting-edge topic at the intersection of technology, brain research, and human-robot symbiosis.
Sincerely yours,
Topic Editors
NeuroDesign in Human-Robot Interaction
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