Marc Teyssier

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Total Citations

120

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About

Marc Teyssier is a leading researcher at the intersection of human-computer interaction, robotics, and affective computing, whose work redefines how we connect with and through technology. His primary research areas include haptic communication, anthropomorphic interfaces, and physical human-robot interaction. Teyssier’s most impactful contribution is his exploration of device-initiated touch, demonstrating how interactive systems can convey complex emotions through tactile gestures—a breakthrough for remote mediated communication, with his seminal 2020 paper garnering over 60 citations. He is also renowned for developing human-like artificial skin sensors that enhance safety and social bonding in physical human-robot interaction, a work cited 35 times. Perhaps his most iconic creation is MobiLimb, a five-degree-of-freedom robotic appendage that transforms a passive mobile device into an active, expressive companion, challenging our notions of device agency and embodiment. With over 120 total citations across his key works, Teyssier’s research not only advances technical capabilities but also deepens our understanding of touch as a fundamental channel for emotional connection, making him a pivotal figure in the future of empathetic, embodied technology.