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:

Parallel 2026

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