On behalf of the WHC 2013 Organizing and Steering Committee, I would like to welcome you to IEEE World Haptics Conference 2013, The 5th Joint Eurohaptics Conference and IEEE Haptics Symposium (IEEE WHC 2013) hosted at the Daejeon Convention Center on Daejeon, Korea, from April 14 to 17, 2013.

Over the past years, we have witnessed the rapid evolution of haptic research. Further novel ideas and potential creations from both industries and research communities will contribute to the new scientific discovery and the birth of the innovative products. The WHC 2013 will be the premier conference for reporting research results in the haptic field. The conference will include multidisciplinary plenary talks featuring scientific innovations relevant to the field, oral sessions on the most significant current topics, live demonstration, and interactive poster sessions.

Once again, we would like to ask for your supports and contributions in order to make the successful WHC 2013 with your understanding to the significance of this conference. We sincerely believe this conference will be a unique and wonderful occasion, which you will enjoy along with us.

I look forward to welcoming you all to the IEEE WHC 2013 in Korea.