Short Papers
Original research across the workshop themes (1-4 pages). Accepted papers will be selected for Lightning Talks or Poster presentations.
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Touch2Action 2026
Touch-to-Action: Enhancing Robot Manipulation through Tactile Perception
The Touch-to-Action 2026 workshop, held in conjunction with IROS 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, focuses on advancing robot manipulation through tactile perception. It brings together researchers from biology, sensor design, simulation, learning, and control to address challenges in tactile sensing and its integration into robotic systems, with applications in manufacturing and healthcare.
Key deadlines
Verified September 9, 2026Abstract registration
September 7, 2026
AoE
Full paper
September 7, 2026
AoE
Conference timeline
Submission and decisions
Abstract registrationKey deadline
September 7, 2026 · AoE
Full paperKey deadline
September 7, 2026 · AoE
Paper fit
Contribution paths
A strong submission should clearly identify its contribution and evaluate it appropriately.
Live Demos
Showcase tactile sensors, hands, or manipulation systems in live or video demonstrations.
Mini-Reviews and Perspectives
Critical synthesis of a focused research topic (1-2 pages) summarizing recent advances, highlighting open challenges, and pointing to emerging trends. May lead to inclusion in a community-driven Perspective article.
Research areas in scope
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I. The Sense of Touch --- From Humans to Robots
Functional principles of human and animal touch inspiring artificial tactile systems
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II. Development & Integration of Tactile Sensors
Optical and magnetic sensingDesign trade-offsMaterialsMorphologySystem integration
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III. Simulation of Tactile Sensors
High-fidelity FEM modelingReal-time simulatorsBridging the sim-to-real gap in tactile sensing and control
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IV. Tactile Perception & Processing
Learning from tactile dataDomain adaptationMultimodal fusion with vision and proprioception
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V. Tactile Sensing in Robot Learning and Manipulation
Enhancing multimodal control policies in imitation learning and reinforcement learning through tactile sensing
Policies worth checking twice
- Submissions must be original research or critical synthesis focused on one workshop theme and a specific sub-topic.
- Mini-Reviews and Perspectives must emphasize research published between 2020-2026.
- Mini-Reviews and Perspectives should prioritize real-world manipulation demonstrations and provide a forward-looking perspective rather than a survey.
- One illustrative figure is encouraged, with preference for original figures over AI-generated artwork.
- Submissions are handled via OpenReview.
- Authors of selected Mini-Reviews and Perspectives may be invited to contribute to a collaborative Perspective article to be submitted to an IEEE journal.
- Participation in the collaborative Perspective article is voluntary.
Official sources
Compiled from the official call for papers. The organizers’ pages remain authoritative.
Last verified September 9, 2026