Fehmi Ben Abdesslem
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Fehmi Ben Abdesslem is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human-computer interaction, soft robotics, and embodied cognition. His work redefines how physical experiences—particularly those tied to artistic and somatic practices—can be digitally captured, transmitted, and shared across bodies. His most notable contribution, "SymbioSinging: Robotically transposing singing experience across singing and non-singing bodies" (2021, 7 citations), introduces a groundbreaking soft robotic wearable system that transposes the subtle, physical nuances of singing from one person to another. This late-breaking work challenges traditional boundaries between performer and audience, enabling non-singers to physically "feel" the act of singing through robotic feedback. By bridging tactile sensation and artistic expression, Ben Abdesslem’s research opens new frontiers in telepresence, assistive technology, and collaborative performance. His approach—merging engineering with phenomenological inquiry—has garnered attention for its potential to transform how we share embodied knowledge. As a researcher, he continues to explore how soft robotics can mediate human experience, making him a key figure in the emerging field of somaesthetic interaction design.
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