Christine Li

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Christine Li is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human-computer interaction and soma design, with a focus on reimagining how we physically engage with robotic systems. Her most-cited work, "Tangles: Unpacking Extended Collision Experiences with Soma Trajectories" (2025), challenges conventional robotics paradigms by reframing collisions not as failures to be avoided, but as meaningful, embodied interactions. Through a soma design workshop, Li explored how bodies can deliberately collide with telepresence robots and mobility aids, revealing new dimensions of haptic communication and relational presence. This contribution has already garnered early citations, signaling its influence on the emerging field of somaesthetic robotics. Li’s research bridges phenomenological theory and tangible design, offering a radical rethinking of human-robot relationships that prioritizes sensory experience over efficiency. Her work is notable for its interdisciplinary approach, drawing from dance, philosophy, and interaction design to create richer, more human-centered robotic encounters. As a rising voice in embodied interaction, Li is shaping how future technologies will feel, rather than just function.