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EST 2027

Ergonomics Society of Taiwan
Annual Meeting (34th) and
International Conference

Conference Theme

Crossing Trust Thresholds:
Ergonomic Human-AI Collaboration Governance in the Era of Hybrid Intelligence

📅 Date: March 25 - 29, 2027
📍 Venue: National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan
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Crossing Trust Thresholds: Ergonomic Human-AI Collaboration Governance in the Era of Hybrid Intelligence

As artificial intelligence, robotics, digital platforms, and intelligent systems become deeply embedded in workplaces, healthcare, transportation, education, manufacturing, and everyday life, human factors and ergonomics must move beyond usability and safety alone. The next challenge is to understand how humans build, calibrate, question, and sometimes withdraw trust when collaborating with AI-enabled systems. Under the theme of “Crossing Trust Thresholds,” this conference invites researchers, practitioners, designers, engineers, policymakers, and industry leaders to examine how ergonomic knowledge can support responsible Human-AI collaboration, trustworthy automation, ethical governance, and resilient socio-technical systems in the era of hybrid intelligence.

Thus, we welcome theoretical, empirical, methodological, and applied contributions addressing human capabilities, limitations, trust, workload, risk perception, decision-making, interaction design, system governance, organizational implementation, and societal impact in Human-AI collaboration and broader human factors and ergonomics research.

Organization

Domestic Committee Members

Name Affiliation Name Affiliation
邱敏綺 國立勤益科技大學工業工程與管理系 歐陽昆 南臺科技大學創新產品設計系
林伯鴻 國立高雄科技大學工業工程與管理系 張庭彰 國立澎湖科技大學行銷與物流管理系
杜信宏 朝陽科技大學工業工程與管理系 賴學儀 國立陽明交通大學工業工程與管理學系
林昱呈 國立勤益科技大學前瞻電資科技研究所 蘇國瑋 國立高雄科技大學資訊管理學系
羅宜文 中國醫藥大學職業安全與衛生學系 石裕川 國防大學運籌管理學系
李昀儒 國立清華大學工業工程與工程管理學系 紀佳芬 國立臺灣科技大學工業管理系
李育奇 國立臺北科技大學工業工程與管理系 林久翔 國立臺灣科技大學工業管理系
林瑞豐 元智大學工業工程與管理學系 張堅琦 國立清華大學工業工程與工程管理學系
周金枚 元智大學工業工程與管理學系 陳協慶 國立臺北科技大學工業工程與管理學系
林承哲 國立臺灣科技大學工業管理系 劉品伶 大同大學工業設計學系
唐硯漁 國立高雄師範大學工業設計學系 黃瀅瑛 國立臺灣大學機械工程學系
蕭志宇 國防大學運籌管理學系 林志隆 國立臺灣藝術大學創意產業設計研究所
王怡然 東海大學工業工程與經營資訊學系 劉永平 國立雲林科技大學工業工程與管理系
莊鈞翔 國立清華大學工業工程與工程管理學系 葉子明 國立金門大學管理學院事業經營碩士在職專班
李虹欣 國防大學運籌管理學系 吳志富 大同大學工業設計學系
鄭淳詩 朝陽科技大學工業工程與管理系 劉康弘 國立聯合大學經營管理學系
許聿靈 國立臺灣科技大學工業管理系

International Committee Members

Ng Yee Guan
Malaysia
University Putra Malaysia
Research Interests: Human Factors And Ergonomics / Industrial Hygiene / Occupational Safety And Health / Safety, Health And Emergency Management / Sports Science
Alma Maria Jennifer A. Gutierrez
Philippines
De La Salle University
Research Interests: Affective Design, Design Thinking, Cognitive Ergonomics, UI/UX, Product Design, Occupational Safety and Health
Yan Luximon
Hong Kong
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Research Interests: Ergonomic design, Anthropometry, 3D human modeling, Head and face products, AI in design, Human-computer interaction, Human-robot interaction
Frederick Tey
Singapore
Experimental Psychologist, DSO National lab
Research Interests: Psychology, Cognitive Performance
Inseok Lee
South Korea
Department of Safety Engineering, Hankyong National University
Research Interests: Occupational Safety
Takashi Toriizuka
Japan
Nihon University
Taezoon Park
South Korea
Soongsil University
Research Interests: Patient Safety, Human-Robot Interaction, Strategic Product Design

Program Agenda

03/25 (Thu)

Day 0
Welcome Reception

03/26 (Fri)

Day 1
Registration
Biomechanics Workshop &
Occupational Safety Forum
Lunch
Student Paper Competition
Student Design Competition
Board Meeting & Dinner

03/27 (Sat)

Day 2
Registration
Opening Ceremony &
Keynote (1) (2)
Lunch / General Assembly
Board Meeting
Healthcare Forum
Oral Presentation (5 Parallel Sessions)
Banquet Shuttle Service
Conference Banquet

03/28 (Sun)

Day 3
Registration
Keynote (3)
Military Forum
Oral Presentation
Lunch
Closing Ceremony

03/29 (Mon)

Day 4
Registration / Shuttle
TSMC Innovation Museum Tour

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Submission Info

Call for Papers

Submissions may address, but are not limited to, the following topics:

  1. Ergonomics and Artificial Intelligence
  2. Ergonomics and Big Data Analysis
  3. Ergonomics and Cloud Computing
  4. Ergonomics and Smart Factory
  5. Ergonomics and Smart Technology
  6. Ergonomics and Sustainability Management
  7. Extended Reality (XR)
  8. Human-Computer Interaction
  9. Computer-aided Ergonomics
  10. Anthropometry
  11. Biomechanics or Work Physiology
  12. Cognitive Ergonomics
  13. Stress or Mental Workload
  14. Human Reliability, Performance or Individual Difference
  15. Ergonomics in Product Design
  16. Universal or Affective Design
  17. Macro-Ergonomics or System Safety
  18. Organizational Management or Cultural Differences
  19. Occupational Safety and Health Management
  20. Ergonomics in Sports and Leisure
  21. Ergonomics in Educational Training System
  22. Ergonomics in Military Technology
  23. Ergonomics in Transportation
  24. Healthcare Ergonomics and Patient Safety Management
  25. Ergonomics in Aging & Long-term Care Service
  26. Human Factors and Usability Testing of Medical Devices
  27. Others

Submission Categories & Guidelines

  • • Extended abstract format: one page of main content in either Chinese or English, plus one page of English abstract.
  • • Please prepare the submission according to the conference-provided templates.
  • • File format: Please submit a Word file.

Submission Type

  • • Two presentation formats are available: oral presentation and poster presentation.
  • • Please indicate your preferred presentation format in the submission system.

Presentation Requirements

  • • Multiple authors may be listed for each paper.
  • • At least one author of each paper must complete registration and payment for the paper to be included in presentation.

Review Process

  • • Single-blind review; each paper will be reviewed by at least one reviewer.

Submission Method

Please complete your submission through the online submission system:

Go to Microsoft CMT Online Submission System

The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.

Student Paper Competition

Theme Crossing Trust Thresholds: Human-Centered Hybrid Intelligence and Collaborative Governance
Timeline
  • 2027/01/15 Submission Deadline
  • 2027/02/05 Registration & Payment Deadline
  • 2027/03/05 Announcement of Finalists
  • 2027/03/26 Final Competition at National Tsing Hua University
  • 2027/03/27 Award Ceremony at FLEURLIS Hotel Banquet
Eligibility
  1. Enrolled undergraduate/graduate students in Taiwan or overseas, or recent graduates within 1 year. Maximum 5 students and 1 advisor per team; at least 1 student must be an active EST student member.
  2. Thesis/paper content must be completed during study and authored by students. The first author must be a student (advisors can be co-authors). Each student may join only 1 team.
  3. Full papers may be written in Traditional Chinese or English, but final oral presentations must be conducted in English.
Required Docs Advisor Recommendation Letter, Full Paper, Valid Student ID / Graduation Certificate, EST Membership Verification

Student Design Competition

Online Registration & Competition Downloads

Competition Title EST 2027 – The 34th Annual Conference and International Ergonomics Conference
Student Project Design Competition
Theme CROSSING
Design for Human Possibilities

"CROSSING" invites students to start from human needs, capabilities, limitations, and experiences to identify challenges awaiting improvement across daily life, work, education, health, mobility, communication, and society. Participants are encouraged to explore how design can transcend existing boundaries to establish better relationships between humans, technology, and environments. Submissions in all design forms and application fields are welcome.

Organizers Organizer: Ergonomics Society of Taiwan (EST)
Executive Organizer: Department of Industrial Design, National Taipei University of Technology (NTUT)
Eligibility
  • • Enrolled undergraduate or graduate students at domestic or international universities/colleges (all nationalities welcome).
  • • Individual or team registration (up to 4 members per team), with 1 advisor allowed (advisors may supervise multiple teams).
  • • Each student may participate in multiple entries; however, each entry requires a separate registration and fee payment.
  • • Entries must be original and completed during school enrollment without having won external awards prior to submission. Entries list participating students and the advisor as co-authors.
Timeline
Activity Date Description
Registration & Submission Deadline February 14, 2027 (Sun) Submit application materials and proof of payment
Preliminary Review February 15, 2027 (Mon)
to February 26, 2027 (Fri)		 Qualification verification and digital board review
Shortlist Announcement March 02, 2027 (Tue) Notification of finalists for the final round
Final Round Payment Period Until March 09, 2027 (Tue) Payment period for finalist entries (NT$1,000 final round fee)
Final Oral Judging March 12, 2027 (Fri) In-person presentation and evaluation (tentatively at NTUT)
Winner Announcement March 15, 2027 (Mon) Award notifications and public announcement
Award Ceremony March 28, 2027 (Sun) Held at the EST 2027 Conference Closing Ceremony
Submission Docs
Presentation Board (A1 Landscape)
Dimensions & SheetsA1 Landscape (840 × 594 mm), 1 to 2 sheets per entry
File Format & SizePDF format (if submitting 2 sheets, merge into a single PDF), under 20 MB
Color Mode & DPIRGB color mode, recommended 150–300 dpi
Naming ConventionStudentName_School_ProjectTitle
Anonymous ReviewPreliminary review is anonymous. The board must only indicate the project title and assigned entry number. Do NOT include student, advisor, or institution names.
Recommended ContentRecommended structure: Problem / Context, Human Factors Insight, Design Concept, Innovation, Outcome / Impact. English or Traditional Chinese text accepted.
Intellectual Property Statement

All participating students must review and sign the Intellectual Property Statement and upload the signed document upon online registration.

Evaluation Criteria
Evaluation Dimension Focus & Criteria
Problem / Context Addresses authentic human needs or well-defined future scenarios
Human Factors Insight Demonstrates understanding of human needs, capabilities, limitations, behaviors, and experiences
Design Concept Clarity and completeness of concept, interaction flow, usability, and context of use
Innovation Demonstrates novelty, differentiation, and design value
Outcome / Impact Enhances safety, friendliness, inclusion, trust, or overall quality of life
Fees & Payment
  • • Registration Processing Fee: NT$ 300 per entry (Due by February 14, 2027).
  • • EST Student Member Exemption: If any team member is an active EST student member, the NT$300 processing fee is waived for one entry (one exemption per member; valid EST membership number and proof required in the registration form).
  • • Final Round Fee: Shortlisted entries participating in the in-person final evaluation pay a fee of NT$ 1,000 per entry (Payment period: March 01 to March 09, 2027).
  • • Note: These fees are exclusively for the Student Design Competition and do not cover EST 2027 main conference registration.
Awards & Prizes
  • • GOLD Award: Cash prize of NT$ 10,000, trophy and certificate.
  • • SILVER Award: Cash prize of NT$ 8,000, trophy and certificate.
  • • BRONZE Award: Cash prize of NT$ 5,000, trophy and certificate.
  • • Winning works will be publicly exhibited or presented during the EST 2027 conference.
Contact & Inquiries

Executive Organizer: Department of Industrial Design, National Taipei University of Technology
Official LINE Groups: Join the official LINE group for inquiries and updates.

Important Dates

August 15, 2026
Call for Papers Announced
November 30, 2026
Extended Abstract & Poster Submission Deadline
January 5, 2027
Acceptance Notification
January 31, 2027
Camera-ready Version Deadline

The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.

Registration

Category Early Bird
(before 2027/01/31)		 Regular
(after 2027/01/31)
General (Non-EST Member) TWD 14,500 TWD 16,000
General (EST Member) TWD 10,000 TWD 11,500
Members of our MOU partner societies (e.g., JES and KES) are eligible for the Member registration rate upon providing valid proof of current membership at the time of registration.
Student TWD 3,200 TWD 3,500
Student registrants must provide a valid student ID or other official proof of enrollment at the time of registration.

Additional Purchases

Item Fee (TWD)
Banquet Ticket TWD 1,500
Banquet Ticket: Each registered participant may purchase one additional banquet ticket. Banquet tickets are not available for purchase without conference registration.
Technical Tour TWD 600
The fee includes round-trip transportation between the conference venue and the tour site, as well as any applicable tour-related expenses.
Notes:
  • All registration fees are in New Taiwan Dollars (TWD).
  • Each registration includes one banquet ticket. Additional banquet tickets may be purchased separately.

Travel & Accommodation

Conference Venue & Transportation

EST 2027 main conference sessions and banquet will be held at Fleurlis Hotel, Hsinchu.

Venue & Banquet Location

Fleurlis Hotel Hsinchu
No. 67, Minzu Rd., East Dist., Hsinchu City
Tel: +886-3-623-8899

HSR & TRA Railway

Take HSR to Hsinchu Station, transfer to TRA Liujia Line to Hsinchu TRA Station, then walk 8–10 mins (approx. 700m) to Fleurlis Hotel.

By Car

Take Highway 1 (National Highway No. 1) to Hsinchu Interchange, drive along Guangfu Rd toward downtown, turn onto Minzu Rd via Dongda Overpass.

Recommended Nearby Hotels

Distance and reference rates around the conference venue (Fleurlis Hotel)

Ambassador Hotel Hsinchu

★★★★★
  • Approx. 300m from Fleurlis Hotel
  • 4–5 min walk
  • Nightly rate: From approx. TWD 3,300
  • 3 nights: From approx. TWD 9,900

Sol Hotel

★★★★
  • Approx. 370m from Fleurlis Hotel
  • 5–7 min walk
  • Nightly rate: Approx. TWD 3,030 ～ 3,600
  • 3 nights: Approx. TWD 9,090 ～ 10,800

Lakeshore Hotel Hsinchu Metropolis

★★★★
  • Approx. 500m from Fleurlis Hotel
  • 7–10 min walk
  • Nightly rate: Approx. TWD 2,080 ～ 2,400
  • 3 nights: Approx. TWD 6,240 ～ 7,200

Howard Plaza Hotel Hsinchu

★★★★
  • Approx. 1 km from Fleurlis Hotel
  • 5 min drive
  • Nightly rate: Approx. TWD 2,400 ～ 2,800
  • 3 nights: Approx. TWD 7,200 ～ 8,400

The Carlton Hotel - Hsinchu

★★★★
  • Approx. 1–2 km from Fleurlis Hotel
  • 5–10 min drive
  • Nightly rate: Approx. TWD 1,800 ～ 2,800
  • 3 nights: Approx. TWD 5,400 ～ 8,400

D-Long Hotel

★★★★
  • Approx. 1.1 km from Fleurlis Hotel
  • 5 min drive
  • Nightly rate: Approx. TWD 2,800 ～ 3,980
  • 3 nights: Approx. TWD 8,400 ～ 11,940

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