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Ping-Hsuan Han is a pioneering researcher in human-computer interaction, specializing in extended reality (XR) exergames and encountered-type haptic feedback. His work focuses on bridging the gap between virtual immersion and physical exertion, particularly through substitutional robotics that provide realistic tactile sensations during intense activities like boxing training. Han's major contributions include the development of MovableBag (2022, 10 citations), a substitutional robot that enhances immersive boxing training by replacing a human coach with a movable, haptic-enabled bag, allowing for safer and more sustainable practice sessions. He further advanced this concept with Metapunch X (2024, 6 citations), which combines multidisplay and exertion interaction for watching and playing e-sports in the multiverse, integrating encountered-type haptic feedback with physical activity. His research on asymmetric interaction for multi-user exergames (2022, 4 citations) explores how VR can motivate physical activity while addressing space and tracking limitations. Han's most recent work, Hit Around (2025, 2 citations), continues to push boundaries by utilizing substitutional moving robots for immersive exertion interactions. His innovative approach to combining haptics, robotics, and virtual environments has significant implications for sports training, rehabilitation, and entertainment, making him a notable figure in the emerging field of XR exergaming.