Gierad Laput

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Gierad Laput is a leading researcher in human-computer interaction, specializing in ubiquitous computing, multimodal interaction, and the Internet of Things (IoT). His work reimagines how people engage with smart environments, moving beyond screens and voice commands toward more intuitive, spatially aware interfaces. Laput’s most cited paper, “Minuet: Multimodal Interaction with an Internet of Things” (2019, 32 citations), extends the classic “Put-That-There” paradigm to IoT, enabling users to control a multitude of devices through gestures, gaze, and touch—dramatically improving scalability and expressiveness. This work has shaped the design of context-aware smart spaces. In a more reflective vein, Laput co-authored “Death of a Robot” (2020, 20 citations), which examines public mourning for discontinued robots like the Opportunity Rover. This paper bridges technical and social perspectives, highlighting the emotional bonds people form with autonomous systems. Laput’s contributions have been recognized with best paper awards and nominations at top venues like CHI and UIST. His research continues to influence both the technical development of IoT interfaces and the broader discourse on human-robot relationships.