MIG 2026 invites original research contributions in motion, interaction, and games.
We invite submissions describing new research results, systems, datasets, methods, and applications related to motion, interaction, and games. Submissions may be long or short papers, depending on contribution scope and maturity.
Topics include, but are not limited to, the following areas. Replace or expand this list as the final call text is approved.
Submissions should follow the official MIG 2026 formatting and anonymity requirements. Add the submission system link, page limits, template links, and supplementary material instructions here when finalized.
Authors are encouraged to include videos, images, data, or other supporting material when it helps reviewers understand the contribution.
Papers will be reviewed for originality, technical quality, clarity, significance, reproducibility where applicable, and relevance to motion, interaction, and games.
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