Currently, the world population is undergoing an unprecedented demographic transformation. By 2050, the number of people aged 65 and older is projected to soar to 1.6 billion — representing nearly one in every six people globally. This shift will be especially significant in the Asia-Pacific region, where the senior population is expected to be more than double, surging from 630 million to an astonishing 1.3 billion. Meanwhile, aging will become just as striking across the United States and European Union, where older adults will soon constitute one-quarter of the population. (Ref: UN and World Economic Forum)
This unprecedented shift is already placing immense pressure on healthcare systems worldwide — demanding new solutions for managing chronic diseases, maintaining mobility, and addressing cognitive decline. Traditional models of care are being pushed to their limits. As a consequence, a new frontier is emerging: smart health technologies. From AI-enabled wearables and ambient sensing systems to virtual therapeutics and neuroadaptive interfaces, innovation is beginning to redefine what it means to age — turning later life into a chapter of empowerment, autonomy, and dignity, rather than decline.
The NeuroWearX for Smart Aging workshop stands at the forefront of this movement. This dynamic forum is dedicated to accelerating the development of next-generation wearable, neural, and digital health technologies tailored specifically to the needs and aspirations of older adults. By bringing together pioneering experts from academia, clinical practice, consumer technology, human-centered design, and industry innovation, NeuroWearX seeks to ignite cross-disciplinary collaboration and catalyze real-world impact.
At its core, the workshop asks a bold question: How can we reimagine aging through the lens of AI-powered, human-aware smart technologies? It invites the IEEE Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society (EMBS) community to engage in this critical dialogue — one that sits at the nexus of biomedical engineering, rehabilitation science, AI, human factors, wearable sensors, healthcare accessibility and infrastructure design. In doing so, NeuroWearX aims not only to anticipate the future of aging — but to actively shape it.
* AI for Older Adults:
Machine learning and AI-driven analytics can enhance predictive healthcare by monitoring health trends, detecting early signs of disease, and personalizing interventions. AI-powered voice assistants, smart reminders, and chatbots are also being used for personal care, memory care, and companionship, helping older adults maintain cognitive function and mental well-being.
* Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Aging Technologies:
Wearable solutions must be designed to accommodate diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, cultural sensitivities, and varying levels of digital literacy. Accessibility, ease of use, and affordability are key factors in ensuring widespread adoption among older adults.
* Rehabilitation and Assistive Wearables:
Rehabilitation technologies, including wearable exoskeletons, smart orthotics, and assistive robotics, can help older adults recover from strokes, maintain mobility, and prevent falls.
* Smart Clothing, Hearing Aids, and Smart Glasses:
The next generation of wearables is moving beyond wristbands to sensor-embedded fabrics, advanced hearing aids, and augmented reality (AR)-enabled smart glasses, enabling new forms of interaction, assistance, and health tracking.
* Activity and Lifestyle Monitoring:
Wearable devices can track daily activities such as physical exercise, sleep patterns, food intake, and energy expenditure, helping older adults maintain healthy lifestyles and supporting caregivers in personalized care planning.
* Vital Sign and Emergency Monitoring:
Continuous monitoring of key physiological markers such as heart rate, blood oxygenation, glucose levels, body temperature, and blood pressure enables real-time health tracking and early detection of medical conditions.
* Ubiquitous Computing and Smart Home Integration:
The integration of wearables with smart home systems and IoT-enabled environments allows for personalized, automated assistance—adjusting lighting, detecting abnormal behaviors, and providing real-time reminders for medication, hydration, and appointments.
* Neurocognitive Foundations of Aging:
We will explore how aging affects trust, vulnerability, and decision-making, drawing on cognitive neuroscience and neuroimaging research. Insights into age-related brain changes will help inform the design of technologies that older adults can understand, engage with, and trust—bridging human cognition with tech-enabled aging solutions.
* Designing for Longevity:
NeuroWearX explores how human-centered and systems-level design can shape the future technologies for aging. The workshop highlights inclusive, life-stage-centered solutions—from accessible products to age-ready urban environments—aimed at supporting well-being and autonomy across the lifespan.
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Seize the unique opportunity to showcase your work, engage with pioneers in the field of Wearable Robotics and Neurorehabilitation
We invite you to submit your abstract to share your latest research, breakthrough innovations, and forward-thinking insights at the NeuroWearX for Smart Aging workshop. This interdisciplinary event welcomes contributions at the intersection of wearable technology, artificial intelligence, and aging, and aims to showcase transformative ideas that empower older adults and reimagine healthy longevity.
All accepted abstracts will be presented in a dedicated poster session, offering global participants the opportunity to connect, present, and collaborate at the forefront of aging and wearable health innovation.
Topics of Interest
We welcome abstracts on topics including, but not limited to:
● AI-powered wearables for aging and personalized healthcare
● Sensor integration and ambient intelligence in aging-in-place systems
● Cognitive and physical health monitoring through smart devices
● Rehabilitation robotics and assistive exosuits for older adults
● Soft robotics and bio-integrated systems for geriatric care
● Neuroadaptive interfaces and brain-computer interaction for aging populations
● Fall detection, mobility support, and postural assessment technologies
● Smart clothing, AR glasses, and hearing augmentation systems
● Human-centered design for accessibility, usability, and digital inclusion
● Cross-cultural and ethical dimensions of smart aging technologies
● Co-design approaches and lived-experience-driven innovation
● Integration of wearable tech with smart homes and IoT ecosystems
● Emotion, trust, and neurocognitive factors in aging technology adoption
● Behavioral sensing, early disease detection, and intervention strategies
● Case studies, pilot deployments, and translational success stories
● Integration of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) with wearable robotics
● Challenges, ethical considerations, and future prospects
Guidelines for Submission:
1. The submitted extended abstracts (short papers) should be 2 pages in length.
2. Authors should use the IEEE template: https://www.ieee.org/conferences/publishing/templates.html
3. Submissions should be made through the following Google Form: https://forms.gle/y6FvyN4DLWReXFFi8
3. Please include relevant keywords associated with your study.
Important Dates:
Abstract Submission Deadline: June 25, 2025; Extended to July 4, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: July 7, 2025
Review Process:
All submitted abstracts will undergo a rigorous peer-review process by a panel of experts in the field. Accepted abstracts will be invited for poster session (both online & onsite).
Publication:
Accepted abstracts will be published in the workshop proceedings via Communications in Computer and Information Science in SpringerLink. Selected authors will be invited to expand their submissions into full papers for consideration in a special edition of Frontiers in Robotics and AI:
https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/51072/neurodesign-in-human-robot-interaction-the-making-of-engaging-hri-technology-your-brain-cant-resist
How to Submit:
Please visit our official website (https://www.neurodesign-hri.ws/neurowearx-2025) and navigate to the 'Abstract Submission' . Follow the instructions to upload your document. If you have any queries or need assistance, please contact us at info.neurowearx@gmail.com or submit the question form below.
We anticipate a stimulating exchange of ideas and look forward to your contributions in shaping the future of healthy, connected, and empowered aging.
Warm regards,
Organizing Committee