The Best Poster Extended Abstract Award
has been conferred to
Berfin Ataman, Rodrigo Gallardo and Qilmeg Doudactz
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology - MIT, USA)
for the poster entitled
"Affective Translation: Emotional Engagement with Textile Soft Robots Across Physical and Augmented Embodiments"
Berfin Ataman
(presenter)
Best Poster Award, in the context of HCI International 2026, Montreal, Canada, 26 - 31 July 2026
Certificate for Best Poster Extended Abstract Award presented in the context of HCI International 2026, Montreal, Canada, 26 - 31 July 2026
Poster Abstract
"This study presents a comparative framework for evaluating emotional engagement with textile soft robots and their augmented-reality (AR) counterparts. Four robotic sculptures were developed, each embodying nature-inspired dynamic behaviors such as breathing and gradual deformation. Using a between-subjects design, two independent groups, one experiencing the physical installations and one engaging with their virtual (AR) twins, follow identical protocols and complete the same self-assessment survey on affective and perceptual responses. The analysis explores how motion, form, and material behavior shape emotional interpretation in physical versus digital contexts, informing the design of hybrid systems that evoke meaningful, emotionally legible interactions between humans, robots, and digital twins."
The full poster is available through SpringerLink, provided that you have proper access rights.