Overview

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Detailed Program

• [Poster Stand 1] The Emotional Responses to the Sounds of Organic Affective Tactile Gestures. Psychological Research, 90, 11
  Barbosa Escobar, F., Auvray, M.
• [PS2] Effect of Force-Rate on Continuous Kinesthetic Force Discrimination. Exp Brain Res 243, 118
  Meghwanshi, R.P., Bhardwaj, A., Kumar, H.
• [PS3] Impact of Whole-Body Vibrations on Electrovibration Perception Varies with Target Stimulus Duration. Human Factors, 67(10), 1046-1061.
  Vuik, J. D., Pool, D. M., Kenanoglu, C. U., Vardar, Y.
• [PS4] The Effects of Pneumatic Stimulation on Human Tactile Perceptions. Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(24), 13087
  Li T.-Y., Hsieh T.-C., Smith S., Yang C.-T., Ko H.-H., Hsieh W.-H.
• [PS5] A Role for Finger Properties in Exploration and Perception of Softness IEEE Transactions on Haptics, vol. 18, no. 3, pp. 679-688
  Katircilar, D., Bennewitz, R., Drewing, K.
• [PS6] Creating an Affective Robot That Feels Both Touch and Emotion. IEEE Transactions on Affective Computing, 1-18
  Burns, R. B., Richardson, B. A., Klingenberg, J., Kuchenbecker, K. J.
• [PS7] The Contribution of Audition and Proprioception in Unisensory and Multisensory Target Reaching. Scientific Reports. vol. 15, no. 45716 
  Camponogara, I.
• [PS8] Functional Gradients Facilitate Tactile Sensing in Elephant Whiskers. Science 391, 712–718
  Schulz, A. K., Kaufmann, L. V., Smith, L. T., Philip, D. S., David, H., Lazovic, J., Brecht, M., Richter, G., Kuchenbecker, K. J.
• [PS9] Age-Related Impact in Illusory Torque Cues Induced by Asymmetric Vibrations. IEEE Transactions on Haptics, vol. 18, no. 3, pp. 498-506, July-Sept. 2025
  Tanabe, T., Yamamoto, S., Yamada, T., Ishii, D., Kohno, Y.
• [PS10] Effects of Multisensory Packaging on Taste Perception, Emotional Responses, and Willingness to Pay for Chocolate. Scientific Reports, 15(1), 39085.
  Xiao, S., Yu, L., Meng, Y., Raisamo, R., Ziat, M.
• [PS11] When does Movement Help Touch? Interstimulus Separation and Task Difficulty in Vibrotactile Frequency Discrimination. i-Perception, 17(1), 20416695261416355
  Ziat, M., James, J., Hua, J., Burgan, T., Mohamed, M., Raisamo, R.
• [PS12] Augmenting Natural Skin Stretch During Active Finger Motion Reshapes Hand Proprioception. Journal of the Royal Society Interface 23: 20251242
  Fontana, E., Moscatelli, A., Catalano, M. G., Bicchi, A., Bianchi, M.
• [PS13] Comparing Placement and Polarity Configurations of a Two-Magnet Fingertip Vibrotactile Device. Scientific Reports, 16(1), 12600
  Gertler, I., Ballardini, G., Tangolar, D., Gokhan, S., Kuchenbecker, K. J.
• [PS14] Bioinspired Spiking Architecture Enables Energy Constrained Touch Encoding. Nat Commun 17, 2108
  Ortone, A., Filosa, M., Indiveri, G., Desoli, G., Mazzoni, A., Oddo, C. M.
• [PS15] Integrating Human-Like Impedance Regulation and Model-Based Approaches for Compliance Discrimination via Biomimetic Optical Tactile Sensors. IEEE Transactions on Robotics, vol. 41, pp. 857-870
  Pagnanelli, G., Zinelli, L., Lepora, N., Catalano, M., Bicchi, A., Bianchi, M.
• [PS16] On Haptic Cues, Dimensions, and Stability in Touch. Multisensory Research, 39(3-5), 211-254.
  Driller, K.
• [PS17] Partial Adaptation to Surface Movement during Hand Reaching. Journal of Neurophysiology 134:3, 817-829
  Balestrucci, P., Bianchi, M., Ryan, C.P., Daniele, G., Flamini, A., Valente, F., Lacquaniti, F., Moscatelli, A.
• [PS18] Sliding Speed Influences Electrovibration-Induced Finger Friction Dynamics on Touchscreens. Tribology International. 1:111054.
  Balasubramanian, J. K., Pool, D. M., Vardar, Y.
• [PS19] Mechanoreceptive Aβ Primary Afferents Discriminate Naturalistic Social Touch Inputs at a Functionally Relevant Time Scale. IEEE Transactions on Affective Computing, 16(1), 346–359.
  Xu, S., Hauser, S. C., Nagi, S. S., Jablonski, J. A., Rezaei, M., Jarocka, E., Marshall, A. G., Olausson, H., McIntyre, S., Gerling, G. J.
• [PS20] The Role of Skin Mechanics in Contact Force Variation under Different Friction Conditions. Scientific Reports 16, 11481
  Devecioğlu İ., Ruhi R., Afzal N., Loutit A. J., So A., Wiertlewski M., Vickery R. M., Birznieks I.
• [PS21] Wrist-to-Wrist Bioimpedance Can Reliably Detect Discrete Self-Touch. IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement. vol.74, no. 4006511
  Forte, M.-P., Vardar, Y., Javot, B., Kuchenbecker, K. J.
• [PS22] Type II Mechanoreceptors and Cuneate Spiking Neuronal Network Enable Touch Localization on a Large-Area E-skin. Nat Mach Intell 7, 1278–1291
  Pereira Resende da Costa, A.C., Filosa, M., Barbosa Soares, A., Maria Oddo, C.
• [PS23] Criterion for Quantifying Skin Mechanical Stimuli during Tactile Assessment of Ultra-Soft Materials such as Towels. IEEE Transactions on Haptics,
  Cui, S., Sakuma, A., Nagai, A., Lu, C., Morita, T., Matsui, H.
• [PS24] Spatiotemporal Motion Features Resulting from Tactile Interface Layouts Influence Tactile Speed Perception. Iscience 27.9
  Ujitoko, Y., Takenaka, Y., Hirota, K.
• [PS25] Normal Force in Natural Active Touch Correlates with Fingertip Stiffness. Scientific Reports, 16, 6333
  Kurimoto, K., Fitch, E., Kappers, A. M. L., Tanaka, Y.
• [PS26] Robust Coupling between the C-tactile Afferent and the Hair Follicle in Humans. The Journal of Physiology, 603, 4593–4608.
  Moore, W., Nikesjö, J., Bouchatta, O., Makdani, A. D., Hakizimana, P., Rousson, M., Duvernoy, B., McIntyre, S., Pehkonen, L. J., Fridberger, A., Mcglone, F., Olausson, H., Nagi, S., Marshall, A. G.
• [PS27] Strain-Based Biomarkers at the Skin Surface Differentiate Asymmetries in Soft Tissue Mobility Associated with Myofascial Pain. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, Volume 172, 107175
  Kao, A. R., Loghmani, T. M., Gerling, G. J.
• [PS28] Toward Human-Resolution Haptics: A High-Bandwidth, High-Density, Wearable Tactile Display. Science Advances 11, eadz5937 (2025).
  Tan, S., Peskhin, M. A., Klatzky, R. L., Colgate, J. E.

• [Poster Session 19] Assessing the Impact of Force Feedback in Musical Knobs on Performance and User Experience. Actuators, 13(11), 462.
  Piao, Z., Frisson, C., Kerrebroeck, B. V., Wanderley, M. M.
• [PS20] Elastic or Stiff? Light or Heavy? Pseudo-Haptic Photograph Interaction for Fabric Perception. IEEE Transactions on Haptics, vol. 18, no. 4, pp. 911-922
  Ricci, M., Pont, S., Huisman, G., Wijntjes, M.
• [PS21] Enhancing User Perception through Haptic Feedback during Aerial Manipulation. Industrial Robot 53 (3): 552–560.
  Ilhan R.
• [PS22] Cutaneous Electrohydraulic (CUTE) Wearable Devices for Pleasant Broad‐Bandwidth Haptic Cues. Advanced Science, 11(48), 2402461.
  Sanchez‐Tamayo, N., Yoder, Z., Rothemund, P., Ballardini, G., Keplinger, C., Kuchenbecker, K. J.
• [PS23] A Study of Deadzone Structure for Multi-Dimensional Haptic Force Perception. ACM Trans. Appl. Percept. 23, 2, Article 6
  Meghwanshi, R. P., Bhardwaj, A., Kumar, H.
• [PS24] Towards Tactile Communication of English Language: A Visual Handbook Enhances Letter Learning. IEEE Transactions on Haptics, 18(3), 809–814.
  Nyasulu, T. D., Du, S., Steyn, N., Liu, Q., Nahri, S. N. F., Yu, H.
• [PS25] Open-Source Hardware and Software Platform for Vibrotactile Motion Guidance. Device 4(1):100966,
  Rokhmanova, N., Martus, J., Faulkner, R., Fiene, J., Kuchenbecker, K. J.
• [PS26] Enhanced Tiny Haptic Dial With T-Shaped Shaft Based on Magnetorheological Fluid. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, vol. 9, no. 12, pp. 10835–10841
  Heo, Y.H., Kim, S., Kim, S.Y.
• [PS27] The Effects of Vibrotactile Directions and Touch Methods on Human Tactile Perceptions. Displays, Volume 88, 103036
  Li, T.Y., Smith, S.
• [PS28] Touching the Tumor Boundary: A Pilot Study on Ultrasound-Based Virtual Fixtures for Breast-Conserving Surgery. International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery (IJCARS), Volume 20, pages 1105–1113
  Connolly, L., Ungi, T., Munawar, A., Deguet, A., Yeung, C., Taylor, R.H., Mousavi, P., Fichtinger, G., Hashtrudi-Zaad, K.
• [PS29] Human-in-the-Loop Optimization of Perceived Realism of Multi-Modal Haptic Rendering Under Conflicting Sensory Cues. IEEE Transactions on Haptics, vol. 18, no. 2, pp. 295-311
  Tolasa, H., Catkin, B., Patoglu, V.
• [PS30] Extension of and Performance Study With a Haptic Mouse for Fingertip Tactile Display of 2.5D Data. IEEE Trans Haptics. 2026;19(1):237-242
  Harders, M., Melkes, Z., Kim, Y.
• [PS31] Vision-Assisted Vibrotactile Haptic Feedback for Guidance in Teleoperation. Industrial Robot, 53 (2): 334–347
  Sirwal, S. A., Ahmad, B., Koul, M.
• [PS32] Enhanced Design of a Hand Exoskeleton: Balancing Force Transmission and Actuation With Evolutionary Algorithms. IEEE Access vol. 13, 110418 – 110435
  Akbas, B., Yuksel, H. T., Soylemez, A., Sarac, M., Stroppa, F.
• [PS33] Controlling Robot Sliding Relying on Tactile Sensors and Computational Models of Human Touch. IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and Bionics, vol. 7, no. 4, pp. 1755-1764
  Pagnanelli, G., Greco, M., Susini, P., Moscatelli, A., Bianchi, M.
• [PS34] Handle Shape Influences System Usability in Telemanipulation. Frontiers in Robotics and AI vol. 11.
  Zoller, E.I., von Ballmoos, S., Gerig, N., Cattin, P.C., Rauter, G.
• [PS35] Virtual Elasto-Plastic Robot Compliance to Active Environments. Science Robotics, Vol 10, Issue 99
  Panzirsch M., Singh H., Wu X., Iskandar M., Koepken A., Luz R., Batti N., Lay F. S., Manaparampil A. N., Mayershofer L., Luo X.
• [PS36] “Feeling” the Stretch: Enhancing Embodiment in Virtual Arm Elongation through Spatiotemporal Modulation of Visio-Haptic Feedback. IEEE Transactions on Visualization & Computer Graphics,
  Rossi, S., Pacchierotti, C., Marchal, M.
• [PS37] Generating Multimodal Textures with a Soft Hydro-Pneumatic Haptic Ring. International Journal of Human-Computer Studies,103814
  Cozcolluela, A. S., Wösten, K., Vardar, Y.
• [PS38] Prediction of Electrotactile Stimulus Threshold in Real Time Using Voltage Waveforms Between Electrodes. IEEE Access, vol. 13, pp. 77210-77220
  Yem, V., Ikei, Y., Kajimoto, H.
• [PS39] Vibrohaptic Design for Simulating High-Five Interactions at Virtual Talent Fan Meetings. IEEE Transactions on Haptics
  Ota, T., Eguchi, R.
• [PS40] Haptic Feedback, Performance and Arousal: A Comparison Study in an Immersive VR Motor Skill Training Task. IEEE Transactions on Haptics, vol. 17, no. 2, pp. 249-262
  Radhakrishnan, U., Kuang,, L. Koumaditis, K., Chinello F., Pacchierotti C.
• [PS41] Enhancing the experience of film with a wearable tactile/haptic suit. Multimed Tools Appl 85, 65
  Gao, Y., Liu, G., Spence, C.
• [PS42] Evaluating the Physics and Repeatability of Human Brushers in Delivering Affective Touch. IEEE Transactions on Haptics, vol. 19, no. 1, pp. 42-53
  Landsman, Z. T., Clark, M., Heo, S., Doryab, A., Gerling G. J.
• [PS43] Haptic-Assisted Soldering Training Protocol in Virtual Reality: The Impact of Scaffolded Guidance IEEE Transactions on Haptics, vol. 18, no. 4, pp. 958-969
  Yilmaz, M., Batmaz, A. U., Sarac, M.
• [PS44] Augmenting the feel of real objects: An analysis of haptic augmented reality. Int. J. Hum.-Comput. Stud. 185, 103244
  Bhatia, A., Hornbæk, K., Seifi, H.