University of Tokyo

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Understanding Reader Perception Shifts upon Disclosure of AI Authorship

As AI writing support becomes ubiquitous, the question of how disclosing its use affects reader perception remains critical and underexplored. We conducted a controlled study with 261 participants to examine how disclosing varying levels of AI involvement shifts perceptions of the author across six distinct communicat…

IUI '26Human-LLM Collaboration +2

LLM-based In-situ Thought Exchanges for Critical Paper Reading

Critical reading is a primary way through which researchers develop their critical thinking skills. While exchanging thoughts and opinions with peers can strengthen critical reading, junior researchers often lack access to peers who can offer diverse perspectives. To address this gap, we designed an in-situ thought ex…

IUI '26Generative AI (Text, Image, Music, Video) +3

Semantic See-through Goggles: Wearing Linguistic Virtual Reality in (Artificial Intelligence)

When language is used as a medium for sensory information—as when one describes a scene in words—a kind of virtual reality emerges: realities projected into the same sentence become virtual/equivalent. We call this Linguistic VR (LVR). LVR is constituted by codes shaped chiefly by majority cultural norms. In today’s w…

CHI '26Human-LLM Collaboration +2

AI Personalization Paradox: Reading Highlights for Personalized AI-Assisted Writing Increases Engagement but Undermines Autonomy and Ownership

AI-assisted writing raises concerns about autonomy and ownership when benefiting writers. Personalization has been proposed as an effective solution while also risking writers' reliance on AI and behavior shifting. For better personalization design, existing studies rely on interaction and information solely within th…

CHI '26Shape-Changing Interfaces & Soft Robotic Materials +2

HygroMetric: A Computational Framework for Hygromorphic Shape-Morphing

Designers have long relied on steam bending, lamination techniques, kerf cuts, and considerable craft to shape curved wood. What if wood could be programmed to shape itself beyond bending, making complex forms more affordable? We present a computational framework for 3D printing wood-based hygromorphic structures that…

CHI '26Visual Impairment Technologies (Screen Readers, Tactile Graphics, Braille) +2

Improving Low-Vision Chart Accessibility via On-Cursor Visual Context

Despite widespread use, charts remain largely inaccessible for Low-Vision Individuals (LVI). Reading charts requires viewing data points within a global context, which is difficult for LVI who may rely on magnification or experience a partial field of vision. We aim to improve exploration by providing visual access to…

CHI '26Olfactory Display & Smell Interaction +2

Amplifying Trigeminal Flavour: Enhancing Spiciness and Coolness by Electrical and Olfactory Stimulation

Digital flavour modulation represents a significant research challenge within Human-Food Interaction. Previous work has focused on modulating basic tastes, while the modulation of trigeminal sensations such as spiciness and coolness remains underexplored. Spicy and cool substances contribute substantially to the senso…

CHI '26Programming Education & Computational Thinking +2

Design and Evaluation of a Photorealistic AI Virtual Peer in Elementary Collaborative Classroom

In elementary education, students struggle to articulate uncertainties, limiting diverse perspectives in classroom discussions, particularly in small schools where limited participants constrain collaborative learning. This study designed and evaluated ``Saya,'' a photorealistic AI virtual peer functioning as an addit…

CHI '26Honorable MentionAutomated Driving Interface & Takeover Design +3

Peeking Ahead of the Field Study: Exploring VLM Personas as Support Tools for Embodied Studies in HCI

Field studies are irreplaceable but costly, time-consuming, and error-prone, which need careful preparation. Inspired by rapid-prototyping in manufacturing, we propose a fast, low-cost evaluation method using Vision-Language Model (VLM) personas to simulate outcomes comparable to field results. While LLMs show human-l…

CHI '26Honorable MentionExternal HMI (eHMI) — Communication with Pedestrians & Cyclists +2

Don't Worry, Just Follow Me: Prototyping and In-the-Wild Evaluation of Smart Pole Interaction Unit with Mobility

Pedestrian–automated vehicle(AV) encounters in shared spaces often involve hesitation and ambiguity. Vehicle-mounted external human–machine interfaces(eHMIs) can help, but obscured or poorly timed communications create significant challenges. To address this, we present a mobile smart pole interaction unit(SPIU) with…

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Haptic, Force & Physical Feedback

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Fabrication, 3D Printing & Physical Computing

Customizable & Personalized Objects

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Immersion & Presence Research