Superhuman interaction in virtual reality

Research exploring the depth of sensory illusions elicited by virtual reality, and the potential of VR to enable beyond-real interactions with the human body.

• Reaching further in VR: A comparative study with a novel velocity-based technique

  Jan 2025 Researcher Developer Data analyst Meta Quest 2 R Unity VR

  Introduction of novel out-of-reach interaction techniques in VR based on velocity-to-velocity mapping between users' physical and virtual hand movements, and a comparison of two position-based techniques (Go-Go, HOMER) and two velocity-based techniques (Hand Gliding, Laser Gliding).

• Enhancing localization performance with extended funneling vibrotactile feedback

  Dec 2023 Developer Co-designer Eye-tracking Meta Quest Pro Unity VR

  Evaluation of an extended funneling technique for audio-vibrotactile localization of object-object contacts in VR.

• Study of full-body virtual embodiment using noninvasive brain stimulation and imaging

  Feb 2021 Researcher Developer Data analyst EEG HTC Vive Unity tDCS VR

  Combined brain stimulation, EEG, and questionnaire study on the sense of embodiment (ownership and agency) toward a full-body virtual avatar.

• Examining and enhancing the illusory touch perception in virtual reality using non-invasive brain stimulation

  May 2019 Researcher Developer Data analyst EEG Oculus Rift Unity tDCS VR

  Research on eliciting illusory touch during virtual object manipulation with bare tracked hands, and its enhancement through brain stimulation.