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02 — Publications

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Peer-reviewed work on haptics, sensory augmentation and human-computer interaction.

Publication list

2026

2 papers

  1. CHI ’26 · conference · 16 pages · first author

    TactDeform: Finger Pad Deformation Inspired Spatial Tactile Feedback for Virtual Geometry Exploration

    Yihao Dong, Praneeth Bimsara Perera, Chin-Teng Lin, Craig T Jin, Anusha Withana

    CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI ’26)

    Vibration alone cannot convey edges, corners or texture. TactDeform drives a high-density electro-tactile array on the finger pad to emulate how skin deforms against virtual geometry.

    DOI Demo

  2. CHI ’26 · conference · 21 pages

    SRL Proxemics: Spatial Guidelines for Supernumerary Robotic Limbs in Near-Body Interactions

    Hongyu Zhou, Chia-An Fan, Yihao Dong, Shuto Takashita, Masahiko Inami, Zhanna Sarsenbayeva, Anusha Withana

    CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI ’26)

    Where should an extra robotic limb operate around the body? Spatial guidelines for supernumerary robotic limbs in near-body interaction.

    DOI

2025

3 papers

  1. AHs ’25 · conference · 13 pages · first author

    Just Before Touch: Manipulating Perceived Haptic Sensations through Proactive Vibrotactile Cues in Virtual Reality

    Yihao Dong, Pamuditha Somarathne, Craig T Jin, Juno Kim, Andrea Bianchi, Anusha Withana

    Augmented Humans International Conference (AHs ’25)

    A vibrotactile cue fired about 100 ms before visual contact changes what a virtual touch feels like. Proactive haptics as a way to shape perceived softness.

    DOI Code Demo

  2. CHI ’25 · conference · 16 pages · Honorable Mention · Top 5%

    Juggling Extra Limbs: Identifying Control Strategies for Supernumerary Multi-Arms in Virtual Reality

    Hongyu Zhou, Tom Kip, Yihao Dong, Andrea Bianchi, Zhanna Sarsenbayeva, Anusha Withana

    CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI ’25)

    How do people control several extra virtual arms at once? Identifying the control strategies that work for supernumerary multi-arms in VR.

    DOI

  3. arXiv · preprint · July 2025

    A Survey on Methodological Approaches to Collaborative Embodiment in Virtual Reality

    Hongyu Zhou, Yihao Dong, Masahiko Inami, Zhanna Sarsenbayeva, Anusha Withana

    arXiv preprint arXiv:2507.18877

    A survey of how researchers study collaborative embodiment in virtual reality, and where the methods still disagree.

    DOI arXiv

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