Authors and Submissions

Research scope, submission steps, deadlines, and publication information for HMDS 2027 contributors.

Scope

Research topics

We welcome theory, simulation, experiments, and applications. The common thread should be interaction across domains, not only work inside a single component.

Integration and Control

  • System integration and interoperability
  • Distributed control and networks
  • Real-time coordination
  • Fault-tolerant system design
  • Sensor fusion and data integration
  • Machine learning for integration

Robotics and Autonomy

  • Robotics in complex environments
  • Cyber-physical systems and IoT
  • Autonomous systems and AI
  • Swarm intelligence
  • Digital twins
  • Cross-platform deployment

Design and Applications

  • Modeling, simulation and design
  • Human-machine interfaces
  • Energy management
  • Biomechanical and bio-hybrid systems
  • Medical mechatronics
  • Standardization and emerging technologies
  • Engineering education and IFToMM pedagogy
Submission workflow

Prepare your contribution

The review starts with a short contribution so the committee can check scope and fit before inviting selected authors to prepare a full paper.

1. Initial abstract

Submit a two-page abstract using the conference template. Authors may state a preference for oral or poster presentation.

2. After review

Authors selected for oral presentation will be asked for a full paper. Poster authors will prepare a poster for the on-site session.

EasyChair portal: the link will be added here when submissions open.

Submission portal coming soon
Planning schedule

Author deadlines

MilestoneDate
Abstract submission portal opensSeptember 1, 2026
Abstract / initial paper submission deadlineDecember 15, 2026
Acceptance notificationJanuary 20, 2027
Accepted full paper / poster material deadlineFebruary 20, 2027
Early registration deadlineFebruary 28, 2027
Camera-ready deadlineMarch 10, 2027
Symposium at Tokyo Metropolitan UniversityMarch 30 - April 2, 2027
Revised full papers — Springer MMS trackMay 2027
Proceedings

Publication opportunities

Springer Mechanisms and Machine Science

All peer-reviewed full papers are eligible for publication in Springer's Mechanisms and Machine Science series — the IFToMM book series covering mechanisms, robotics, mechatronics, and engineering education.

Poster contributions

Accepted posters will be presented during the symposium poster session. Proceedings details will be sent with acceptance decisions.