MohammadAli Safari

TU Wien, Ontario College of Art and Design

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MohammadAli Safari is a researcher at the intersection of robotics, human-computer interaction, and affective computing. His early work includes contributions to multi-agent systems, notably "Coaching a Soccer Simulation Team in RoboCup Environment" (2002, 8 citations), which explored strategic coordination in competitive robotic domains. More recently, Safari has pioneered the use of soft robotics for interpersonal communication. His landmark paper, "HiPalm: Wearable Device for Affective Tactile Interpersonal Communication" (2025, 4 citations), introduces a soft robotic wearable worn on the palm that inflates and deflates in response to proximity and the wearer’s heart rate (BPM), enabling mediated tactile communication and affective social interaction. This work represents a significant advance in haptic interfaces for emotional connection. In "SOFT OBJECTS: Prototyping for Tactile Interpersonal Communication" (2025, 2 citations), Safari further investigates how haptic interaction can serve as a nonverbal channel for human connection, emphasizing the role of sensory perception in relational dynamics. His research bridges engineering and psychology, offering novel tools for enhancing social interaction through touch. Safari’s contributions are shaping the future of wearable affective technology.