Extended Reality Technical Group (XRTG) at HFES

The Extended Reality Technical Group is concerned with human factors issues associated with human-virtual environment interaction.

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Join the HFES Training and XR Technical Groups for a webinar on Making XR Work: Validation, Integration, and Best Practices.

📅 July 27, 2026
⏰ 10–11 AM ET
🔗 Register: https://t.co/IzeKjZ0pFX

#XR #Training #HumanFactors #HFES #VirtualReality #AugmentedReality #ExtendedReality

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In this activity, they applied principles of human-centered design to create a head-up display interface that could support an astronaut during extravehicular activity on the lunar surface. (Photo credit Erin Kirkland/U-M IOE).

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The XRTG is excited to highlight a summer camp that introduced students to extended reality technologies as well as principles of all HFES members!

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During their visit to the Warden Lab, students completed a mixed-reality design activity focused on human factors engineering.

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📢 Webinar : Spotlight on XRTG Student Research
Join us for an upcoming webinar highlighting the research of the XRTG ASPIRE 2025 Student Best Paper Award winners.
🗓 Friday, March 19
🕓 4:00 p.m. ET

🔗 Learn more and register: https://t.co/5m1OEprE4n

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🚨 Deadline Extension Alert – XRTG at HFES ASPIRE 2026 🚨
The initial submission deadline for XRTG presentations has been extended.
🗓 New Deadline: Feb 24, 2026
(previously Feb 16)
If you are preparing an extended abstract for presentation at ASPIRE, you have more time now!

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The XR Showcase at ASPIRE 2026 is now accepting demo submissions. This interactive session highlights cutting-edge VR, AR, and MR applications
Please email your submission no later than 5:00PM EST, Monday, February 20.
#HFES #ASPIRE2026 #ExtendedReality #XR #HumanFactors #HCI

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Shape the Future of Extended Reality at ASPIRE 2026 conference!
🔗 Sign up here: https://t.co/jyQDmYlerc
The Conference: https://t.co/7vXyWdgNXq

The XRTG: https://t.co/QGAv8Yb92S

#HFES #ASPIRE2026 #ExtendedReality #HumanFactors #HCI #UXResearch #VirtualReality #AugmentedReality

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The XRTG January 2026 Newsletter is now available.
This issue introduces our 2026 officers, shares HFES ASPIRE 2026 deadlines, and calls for reviewers to support upcoming submissions.
Learn how to get involved through webinars, the XR Showcase, and other XRTG activities.

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The XR Technical Group (XRTG) of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) invites submissions for presentations and publications at the upcoming HFES Annual Meeting 2026. ASPIRE will take place October 19 - 23, 2026 in Reno, Nevada, US.

https://t.co/uo6vVfF8UN

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Hi everyone,
This year at ASPIRE, the Extended Reality Technical Group (XRTG) has 11 sessions. Attached is a summary of the XRTG sessions, including our joint sessions with the Training, Augmented Cognition, and Education Technical Group. We hope to see you all in Phoenix.

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Share your research/stories to be featured on XRTG social media platforms.

Send pictures and a brief description of your research/stories to [email protected] or [email protected]

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XRTG Highlight (04/17/2024):
This week we are highlighting Doctoral Students Lucas Fernandes Borin and Faith Messo. Read about them at: https://t.co/jxkq3MR63V

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XRTG Winter Newsletter 2024
The first newsletter of Extended Reality Technical Group (XRTG) at HFES for 2024 is here. The newsletter recaps the 67th HFES - Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting and highlights important upcoming plans, events, and deadlines.

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Extended Reality Showcase 2024
If you’re interested in participating in this showcase, please send an email stating your interest and a brief written description of the XR application you would like to demonstrate as an attachment to [email protected] by Monday 02/19.

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Two more weeks for abstract submission deadline. Submit your abstract and indicate Extended Reality as the primary technical area (if your work is related to XR).
More detail on the new submission process: https://t.co/KkKYMHxp65