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<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0cm;vertical-align:baseline"><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Dear colleagues,</span></span><span class="eop"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">We are happy to announce the first edition of the workshop
<b>R4H</b> (Robots for Humans - let humans be the bridge between computers and robots) that will be part of
</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><a href="https://avi2024.dibris.unige.it/" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#0563C1">AVI 2024</span></b></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">,
17th International Conference on Advanced Visual Interfaces </span></b></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">on
<b>June 3</b></span></span><span class="normaltextrun"><b><sup><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:8.5pt;color:black">rd</span></sup></b></span><span class="normaltextrun"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"> or 4</span></b></span><span class="normaltextrun"><b><sup><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:8.5pt;color:black">th</span></sup></b></span><span class="normaltextrun"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">
2024</span></b></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">, in Arenzano (Genoa), Italy. </span></span><span class="eop"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:9.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0cm;vertical-align:baseline"><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">This workshop provides an excellent opportunity for researchers from diverse backgrounds to come together, sharing
insights and delving into the challenges and possibilities of connecting Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) research.</span></span><span class="eop"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0cm;vertical-align:baseline"><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">We invite the
<b>submission of short papers</b> (max 6 pages, <b>deadline 27<sup>th</sup> of March</b>) that showcase innovative strategies in bridging the realms of HCI and HRI. Contributions can include ongoing work with preliminary results, technical reports, case studies,
surveys, and cutting-edge research.</span></span><span class="eop"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0cm;vertical-align:baseline"><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">For detailed information on topics and the
</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><a href="https://r4h-workshop.github.io/call" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#0563C1">call for papers</span></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">,
please visit the </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><a href="https://r4h-workshop.github.io/" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#0563C1">workshop's website</span></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">.</span></span><span class="eop"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:9.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">The workshop will take place in person at the
</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><a href="https://grandhotelarenzano.it/it/Home" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#0563C1">Grand Hotel Arenzano</span></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">,
Arenzano (Genova). If you require further information, we are at your disposal to address any queries.</span></span><span class="eop"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:9.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0cm;vertical-align:baseline"><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Feel free to share this email with anyone you believe may have an interest in this workshop.</span></span><span class="eop"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:9.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0cm;vertical-align:baseline"><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">We look forward to meeting you at the workshop!</span></span><span class="eop"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0cm;vertical-align:baseline"><span class="eop"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Francesca Cocchella, on behalf of the R4H workshop organizers.</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:9.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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