About Us
BRIDGING DISTANCES, ENHANCING PRESENCE, EMBODYING CONNECTION
We are an interdisciplinary research group at Hongik University dedicated to pioneering the next generation of Tangible User Interfaces. By exploring the synergy between Robotics, Human-Centered Design, and HCI, we develop a wide range of experimental systems, from low to high-fidelity prototypes. Our mission is to realize 'Willing Objects of Wondering'—robotic physical artifacts that bridge the gap between digital intelligence and physical reality to bring playful interactions and augment human cognitive and physical capabilities.
director
Prof. Kyung Yun Choi | 최경윤
Kyung Yun Choi, PhD, is an interdisciplinary researcher and artist specializing in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), digital fabrication, physical computing, wearables and haptics. She is a tenure-track assistant professor in the Design Engineering division of the Department of Mechanical & System Design Engineering at Hongik University in Seoul, Korea. Her expertise spans designing mechanical mechanisms, building hardware prototypes, and conducting user validation to create impactful, user-centered technologies.
She has published extensively in HCI journal and conferences and has received numerous awards, including the Innovation by Design Award from Fast Company, the Korean Government Scholarship for Study Overseas (2014), the Kwanjeong Scholarship for her graduate studies (2017, 2019), and the 2022 LEGO Papert Fellowship. Her research projects have been featured in prominent media outlets, including IEEE Spectrum and MIT News.
-
PhD in Media Arts and Sciences, MIT Media Lab (Tangible Media Group)
-
M.S. in Media Arts and Sciences, MIT Media Lab (Tangible Media Group)
-
M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Bretl Research Group)
-
B.S in Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
