SPARC INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON SMART HEALTHCARE AND ROBOTICS
(SPARC-SHRO 2026)

VENUE:NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROURKELA,ODISHA,INDIA,769008©️ SPARC-SHARE 2026 | Department of CSE, NIT Rourkela

Call for Paper Submission

Deadline 15 MAY 2026

Submit via Microsoft CMT Call for Papers
Publications
To be announced....

Symposium Objectives

Innovation & Research

Foster cutting-edge research in smart healthcare technologies and robotics applications, bringing together global experts and researchers.

Collaboration

Create networking opportunities between academia, industry, and healthcare professionals to advance interdisciplinary solutions.

Knowledge Exchange

Share latest developments, methodologies, and best practices in smart healthcare systems and robotic technologies.

Global Impact

Address real-world healthcare challenges through innovative robotic solutions and smart technology implementations.

About NIT Rourkela

National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela, an Institute of National Importance funded by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, will host this symposium. Nestled in the vibrant Steel City of Rourkela, the campus is renowned for its scenic beauty and advanced research infrastructure.

Times Higher Education

Ranked 601-800 worldwide (2024)

QS Asia Rankings

Ranked 219 in Asia

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Institute Highlights

  • Institute of National Importance
  • Funded by Ministry of Education, Government of India
  • Located in Steel City of Rourkela
  • Scenic campus with advanced research infrastructure
  • Globally recognized for academic excellence
  • Leading research in engineering and technology

About the Symposium

SPARC International Symposium

The SPARC International Symposium on Smart Healthcare and Robotics Engineering (SPARC SHARE 2026) is an international forum focused on emerging research in smart healthcare systems and advanced robotics. It brings together researchers, academicians, and industry experts to share innovations and address key challenges in healthcare engineering.

The symposium emphasizes assistive and wearable robotics, artificial intelligence in healthcare, biomedical signal processing, and human–robot interaction. Through peer-reviewed presentations and expert discussions, SPARC-SHARE 2026 aims to promote interdisciplinary collaboration and support the development of intelligent, human-centered healthcare technologies.

Join us in advancing the frontiers of smart healthcare through cutting-edge robotic technologies and intelligent systems.

Why Attend?

  • Present your research to an international audience
  • Network with leading experts in healthcare robotics
  • Explore collaboration opportunities
  • Learn about latest trends and technologies

Important Dates

Paper Submission: 15 May 2026
Acceptance: 30 June 2026
Camera Ready: 15 July 2026
Registration: 30 July 2026
Symposium: 02-04 Sept 2026

Symposium Tracks

Wearable Robotics and Assistive Systems

    Sub-area:Human-Robot Interaction(HRI)
  • Upper- and lower-limb exoskeleton design
  • ⁠Robotic prosthetics and orthotic systems
  • Control strategies for assistive wearables
  • ⁠Rehabilitation robots for motor recovery
  • Human-in-the-loop and adaptive assistance systems

Computer Vision in Healthcare and Rehabilitation

    Sub-area:AI for Smart Healthcare
  • Vision-based medical diagnosis systems
  • Human pose estimation and motion tracking
  • ⁠Depth sensing and 3D reconstruction
  • Action and activity recognition for rehabilitation
  • Vision-based patient monitoring systems

Smart Rehabilitation and Telehealth Technologies

    Sub-area:Edge AI and Embedded Systems for Medical Applications
  • ⁠Remote and home-based rehabilitation systems
  • ⁠Telerehabilitation platforms and frameworks
  • ⁠Digital therapeutics and virtual coaching
  • Sensor-driven rehabilitation feedback
  • ⁠AI-enabled remote patient monitoring

Healthcare Data Analytics, Privacy, and Security

    Sub-area:Privacy,Security,and ⁠Ethical Considerations in Wearable and AI-Driven Systems
  • ⁠Medical data analytics and pattern discovery
  • ⁠Federated and privacy-preserving learning
  • Secure healthcare data management
  • Cybersecurity in medical systems
  • ⁠Ethical and responsible AI in healthcare
Submission Guidelines
To be announced...

Author & Submission Guidelines

Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to submit original, unpublished research papers to the symposium. Submissions should follow the guidelines below:

1. Full Paper Preparation
  • Follow Springer's LNNS formatting guidelines
  • Paper length: 6–8 pages including figures, tables, and references
  • Include abstract & keywords, introduction, methodology, results & discussion, conclusion, and references
  • Use clear, high-quality figures and number all sequentially
  • References should follow LNNS style and include DOI links where possible
2. File Format
  • Submit PDF files for both abstracts and full papers
  • Ensure all fonts are embedded and figures are clear
3. Content Requirements
  • Original research only; no plagiarism
  • Preliminary results must demonstrate the novelty and potential impact of the work
  • Authors may be asked to revise papers based on reviewer comments
For Any Queries:
Email us at contact.isshare2026@gmail.com

Submission Guidelines

To be announced...

Confirmation: Authors will receive a confirmation email after successful submission.

Committee

Patrons

Chief Patron

Prof. K. Umamaheshwar Rao
Director, NIT Rourkela, India

Patron

Prof. Swadesh Kumar Pratihar
Dean of SRICCE, NIT Rourkela, India

Convener

Prof. Bibhudatta Sahoo
HOD, Dept. of CSE, NIT Rourkela, India

General Chair

  • Prof. Anup Nandy
    Dept. of CSE,NIT Rourkela,India
  • Prof. Ratnakar Dash
    Dept. of CSE,NIT Rourkela,India
  • Prof. Mukul Mukherjee
    University of Nebraska at Omaha,USA
  • Philippe Malcolm
    University of Nebraska at Omaha,USA

Organizing Secretary

  • Prof. Anup Nandy
    Dept. of CSE,NIT Rourkela,India
  • Prof. Ratnakar Dash
    Dept. of CSE,NIT Rourkela,India
  • Prof. Ramesh Kumar Mohapatra
    Dept. of CSE, NIT Rourkela, India

Organizing Committee

  • Prof. Arun Kumar
    Dept. of CSE, NIT Rourkela, India
  • Prof. Panthadeep Bhattacharjee
    Dept. of CSE, NIT Rourkela, India
  • Prof. Judhistir Mahapatro
    Dept. of CSE, NIT Rourkela, India
  • Prof. Dev Narayan Yadav
    Dept. of CSE, NIT Rourkela, India

Publication & Publicity Chairs

  • Prof. Sibarama Panigrahi
    Dept. of CSE, NIT Rourkela, India
  • Prof. Sumanta Pyne
    Dept. of CSE, NIT Rourkela, India
  • Prof. Prasenjit Dey
    Dept. of CSE, NIT Rourkela, India

Finance Chairs

  • Prof. Anup Nandy
    Dept. of CSE,NIT Rourkela,India
  • Prof. Ramesh Kumar Mohapatra
    Dept. of CSE, NIT Rourkela, India

Technical Programme Committee

Prof. Suvendu Rup
Associate Professor, NIT Raipur,India
Prof. Bibhudendra Acharya
Associate Professor, NIT Raipur,India
Prof. Arunanshu Mohapatra
Associate Professor, VSSUT, Burla, India
Prof. Debendra Muduli
Associate Professor, CGU ,Odisha, India
Prof. Abir Sen
Associate Professor, KIIT Odisha
Prof. Jitendra Rout
Assistant professor, NIT Raipur
Prof. Bijayananda Patnaik
Associate Professor, NIT Raipur
Prof. Abhimanyu Patra
Associate Profesor, Manipal Institute of Technology
Prof. Harish Sahoo
Professor, VSSUT, Burla
Prof. Subasis Mohaptra
OUTR, Bhubaneswar
Prof. Niranjan Panigrahy
Parla Maharaja college, Odisha
Prof. Deepak Ranjan Nayak
NIT Jaipur
Prof. Sitanshu
BIT Mesra
Prof. Subrajeet Mohaptra
BIT Mesra
Prof. Dibyasundar Das
BIT Mesra
Prof. Ajit Sahoo
NIT Rourkela
Prof. Ramprasad Padhy
IIT Bhubaneswar
Prof. Sandhya Rani Sahoo
SOA university
Prof. Kunal Das
SOA university
Prof. Sanjaya Panda
NIT warngal
Prof. Sudhansu Mishra
BIT Mesra
Prof. Banhi Sanyal
NIT kurukehetra
Prof. Pavan Chakraborty
IIIT Allahabad
Prof. Bidyut Kumar Patra
IIT (BHU)
Prof. Jaya Sil
IIEST Shibpur
Prof. Archana Balmik
NIT Bhopal
Prof. Vijay Bhasker Shewal
NIT Bhopal
Prof. Saikat Chakraborty
BIT Mesra
Prof. Jayeeta Chakraborty
KIIT Bhubaneswar
Prof. Sumit Hazra
KL University
Prof. Subhasis Bhoumik
IIEST Shibpur
Prof. Amitava Chatterjee
Jadavpur University
Prof. Ganesh Roy
CIT Kokrajhar

International Members

  • Prof. Srikant Vallabhajosula
    Elon University, USA
  • Prof. Jose Baca Garcia
    Texas A&M University, USA
  • Prof. Babak Hejrati
    University of Maine, USA
  • Prof. Dobromir Dotov
    University of Nebraska at Omaha, USA
  • Prof. Ahad Behboodi
    University of Nebraska at Omaha, USA
  • Prof. Nate Hunt
    University of Nebraska at Omaha, USA
  • Prof. Ming Xie
    Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Keynote Speaker

  • Dr. K Mohanavelu, Scientist G
    DRDO, DEBEL
  • Prof. Mukul Mukherjee
    University of Nebraska at Omaha, USA
  • Prof. Philippe Malcolm
    University of Nebraska at Omaha, USA
  • Prof. Ajoy Kumar Ray
    Padma Shri, Former Director, IIEST Shibpur, Former Professor, IIT Kharagpur
  • Prof. Ming Xie
    Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Advisory Committee

Prof. Subhasis Bhaumik
IIEST Shibpur, India
Prof. Suman Deb
NIT Agartala, India
Prof. Ajoy Kumar Ray
Former Professor IIT Kharagpur & Former Director of IIEST, Shibpur, India
Dr. Neelesh Kumar
Chief Scientist, CSIR Chandigarh, India
Prof. Ganesh Roy
Associate Professor, CIT Kokrajhar, India
Prof. Jaya Sil
Professor, IIEST Shibpur, India
Prof. Amitava Chatterjee
Professor, Jadavpur University, India
Prof. Pavan Chakraborty
Professor, IIIT Allahabad, India
Dr. R.Anitha
DEBEL, DRDO, India
Dr. K. Mohanavelu
DEBEL, DRDO, India
Prof. G.C. Nandi
Professor,IIIT Allahabad, India
Dr. Arati Paul
Scientist,ISRO Kolkata, India

Registration Fee

Indian Participants

Academicians
Faculty & Research Scholars

₹2,000

Industry Personnel
Corporate & Professional

₹4,000

Students
UG, PG & PhD Students

₹1,000

Attendees / Co-Authors
Non-presenting participants

₹500

International Participants

General
All international participants

USD 150

SAARC Countries
Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan

USD 100

Registration Information
  • Registration fee includes symposium materials, meals, and certificate
  • Payment details will be provided upon acceptance
  • Registration is mandatory for paper presentation
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Important Information

Please Note

GST Inclusive

Registration fee is inclusive of GST. No additional taxes will be charged.

Working Lunch

Working lunch will be provided during the conference for all registered participants.

Accommodation

Accommodation is not included in registration fee. On-campus accommodation may be arranged on payment basis, subject to availability.

Travel & DA

No TA/DA (Travel Allowance/Dearness Allowance) will be provided to participants.

Need Assistance?

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