Abstract Human Augmentation Technologies improve human capabilities using technology.
In this study, we investigate the placebo effect of Augmentation Technologies. Thirty naïve …

We explored a concept called “virtual co-embodiment”, which enables users to share their
virtual avatars with others. Co-embodiment of avatars and robots can be applied for …

Half a century since the concept of a cyborg was introduced, digital cyborgs, enabled by the
spread of wearable robotics, are the focus of much research in recent times. We introduce …

Technologies that help users overcome their limitations and integrate with the human body
are often termed “human augmentations”. Such technologies are now available on the …

Sharing breathing signals has the capacity to provide insights into hidden experiences and
enhance interpersonal communication. However, it remains unclear how the modality of …

Human augmentation technologies (ATs) are a subset of ubiquitous on-body devices
designed to improve cognitive, sensory, and motor capacities. Although there is a large …

User studies on human augmentation nowadays frequently involve virtual reality (VR)
technology. This is because VR studies allow augmentations of the human body or senses …

Virtual co-embodiment enables sharing avatars with others in virtual environments and can
be applied for training motor skills by allowing teachers to share movements with learners in …

We introduce TOMURA, a mountable hand-shaped interface for conducting a wide range of
interactions by leveraging the versatility of the human hand. TOMURA can be mounted in …

Contextually aware visual, auditory, and haptic interfaces can augment and empower
people in their everyday life. However, little is known about the use cases and users' …