The Feeling of Virtual: XR, Haptics, and 3D Graphics 2nd Edition

The Feeling of Virtual returns for its second edition in Bari, Italy, bringing together researchers and innovators exploring the sensory dimensions of immersive digital environments. This focused workshop investigates how extended reality (XR) technologies — encompassing virtual, augmented, and mixed reality — intersect with haptic feedback systems and advanced 3D graphics to create convincing, embodied virtual experiences. Sessions address the perceptual and cognitive mechanisms through which users interpret presence and immersion, the engineering challenges of low-latency haptic rendering, real-time 3D pipeline optimization, and human factors considerations for XR interface design. The workshop is an ideal venue for researchers working at the intersection of computer graphics, human-computer interaction, and sensory science.

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The 2nd Edition of The Feeling of Virtual invites paper submissions on the intersection of XR, haptics, and 3D graphics. Topics of interest include: presence and immersion in virtual and augmented reality; haptic rendering algorithms and hardware; real-time 3D graphics for XR applications; perceptual studies of virtual touch, weight, and texture; XR user interface design and usability evaluation; physiological and psychological aspects of virtual embodiment; multi-sensory integration in immersive environments; applications of XR in training, rehabilitation, and entertainment. We welcome full research papers, short papers, and demo submissions. All submissions will be peer-reviewed for originality, technical quality, and relevance.