Intelligent Human Systems Integration (IHSI 2026): Disruptive and Innovative Technologies

The volume Intelligent Human Systems Integration (IHSI 2026): Disruptive and Innovative Technologies comprises the proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Intelligent Human Systems Integration, held at the University of Florence from February 11 to 13, 2026. Published in open access (ISBN 978-1-964867-76-2) and edited by Tareq Ahram, Waldemar Karwowski, Laura Giraldi, and Elisabetta Benelli, the book collects peer-reviewed contributions exploring theories, models, and applications related to the integration of intelligent systems and human capabilities. The volume addresses interdisciplinary themes including artificial intelligence and computing, human–artificial system interaction, computational modeling, intelligent materials, and user-centered experience design, with the aim of examining disruptive and innovative technologies capable of advancing research in human factors, human-centered design, and intelligent interfaces. It serves as a significant scientific reference for scholars and professionals interested in the evolving relationship between emerging technologies and human systems engineering, as well as in the co-development of technological innovation and human performance.