New paper accepted to ISWC’19: Understanding Social Perceptions Towards On-Skin Interfaces

We will be presenting a new paper investigating social perceptions towards interacting with on-skin interfaces in public, at ACM International Symposium on Wearable Computers (ISWC) 2019, the premier wearable computing conference, held in London, UK this coming September!

Abstract: Wearable devices have evolved towards intrinsic human augmentation, unlocking the human skin as an interface for seamless interaction. However, the non-traditional form factor of these on-skin interfaces, as well as the gestural interactions performed on them may raise concerns for public wear. These perceptions will influence whether a new form of technology will eventually be accepted, or rejected by society. Therefore, it is essential for researchers to consider the societal implications of device design. In this paper, we investigate the third person perceptions of a user’s interactions with an on-skin touch sensor. Specifically, we examine social perceptions towards the placement of the on-skin interface in different body locations, as well as gestural interactions performed on the device. The study was conducted in the United States and Taiwan to examine cross-cultural attitudes towards device usage. The results of this structured examination offer insight into the design of on-skin interfaces for public use.

Publication: “Understanding Social Perceptions Towards Interacting with On-Skin Interfaces in Public”, Chuang-Wen You* , Ya-Fang Li*, Elle Luo* , Hung-Yeh Lin, Cindy Hsin-Liu Kao (* equal contribution). ACM International Symposium on Wearable Computers (ISWC) 2019 (Acceptance rate 24%) (to appear)


Prof. Cindy Kao receives Einaudi Center Seed Grant

Prof. Cindy Hsin-Liu Kao receives Einaudi Center Seed Grant to study cross-cultural perspectives towards on-skin interfaces 

The Einaudi Center’s mission is to “enhance Cornell University's research and teaching about the world's regions, countries, cultures, and languages.” The Hybrid Body Lab is grateful for this support to kickstart research in cross-cultural studies towards wearable technology.

http://einaudi.cornell.edu/


2019 Affinito-Stewart Award Grant

Prof. Kao is awarded the PWCC Affinito-Stewart Award Grant for “Adapting Double Weaving for Fabrication of Multi-layered On-Skin User Interfaces.“

Prof.Kao speaks at Cornell Robotics Seminar

Prof. Kao speaks at the Cornell Robotics Seminar:

https://robotics.cornell.edu/2019/08/15/hybrid-body-craft-convergence-of-function-culture-and-aesthetics-on-the-skin-surface/

DuoSkin exhibits at the Pompidou Centre, Paris

DuoSkin, our metallic jewelry on-skin interface project is now on-view in the Pompidou Center’s “La Fabrique du vivant” exhibition. 

“La Fabrique du vivant” (Fabric of the Living): https://www.centrepompidou.fr/cpv/agenda/event.action?param.id=FR_R-0e1ca28a3e1128d624b2d8375beead0&param.idSource=FR_E-0e1ca28a3e1128d624b2d8375beead0

A sampling of press the exhibition has received:

Le boudoir numérique: https://boudoirnumerique.com/magazine-en/2019/4/5/b3u5mjlq4hja81mksntbo762wsnf6v?format=amp&fbclid=IwAR1-g1ycU5BMhC0IXi7O0elwj3qAeKBLwfNnu62wPWyqJGcUtUo6RRbSV60

See our Glowing Nature video featured in "The factory of the living" @Centrepompidou.fr. The exhibition traces an archeology of life and artificial life. Resolutely prospective, it presents the most significant creations and innovations in the field of art, design and architecture through the works of fifty or so creators.