PARALLEL 2026
Long name:
The 5th International Conference on Theory, Applications and Future Trends
Short name:
PARALLEL 2026
Corresponding chair:
prof. Bashar El-Khasawneh
Venue short name:
Khalifa University
Venue:
Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Date:
18.11.2026 - 20.11.2026
Website:
Abstract:
World Parallel is the flagship technical meeting dedicated to parallel kinematic mechanisms (PKMs) and related closed-chain and hybrid architectures. The conference brings together researchers and practitioners across the world working on theory, design, modeling, control, manufacturing, and applications of parallel mechanisms in domains such as machining, medical and surgical robotics, haptics, aerospace, construction, and more.
Topics:
- Architecture & type synthesis of PKMs; structural design; metamorphic and reconfigurable mechanisms;
- Kinematics (forward/inverse); singularity analysis & avoidance; motion/force transmissibility;
- Reconfigurability and kinematic bifurcations of parallel mechanisms and paralell robots
- Dynamics & elastodynamics; vibration; model reduction; dynamic parameter identification
- Stiffness modeling (VJM/MSA/FEA); accuracy, calibration, error budgets & uncertainty;
- Control and optimization: singularity‑robust control, force/impedance control
- Model‑ and data‑driven methods; AI for mechanism synthesis, control tuning and digital twins of PKMs
- Cable‑driven parallel robots (CDPRs), tendon actuation and under‑constrained architectures
- Hybrid serial–parallel mechanisms; wrists and decoupled substructures;
- Perception for PKMs: vision‑based calibration/servoing; sensor fusion; embedded metrology
- Applications: machine tools & high‑speed machining, medical/surgical robots (incl. RCM), micro/meso-scale manipulation, haptics, construction & infrastructure, space & underwater, agriculture, inspection and maintenance
- Soft/continuum and compliant parallel mechanisms; materials & additive manufacturing for PKMs
Fees:
Early bird - IFToMM Community
USD450
Early bird - Regular Attendees
USD550
Early bird - Students
USD250
Early bird - Accompanying Persons
USD150
Regular - IFToMM Community
USD550
Regular - Regular Attendees
USD650
Regular - Students
USD350
Regular - Accompanying Persons
USD150
Deadlines:
Start of full paper submission:
01.01.2026
Deadline for full paper submission:
20.05.2026
Decision on full paper submission:
10.07.2026
Deadline for early-bird registration:
01.09.2026
Deadline for regular registration:
17.11.2026
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