Rebecca Fribourg
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Rebecca Fribourg is a leading researcher in virtual reality and human-computer interaction, with a focus on embodiment, agency, and shared virtual experiences. Her most influential work introduces the groundbreaking concept of "virtual co-embodiment," which allows two individuals to share control of a single virtual avatar from a first-person perspective. In her highly cited 2020 paper (104 citations), she systematically evaluates the sense of agency in such scenarios, demonstrating how users can maintain a feeling of control even when sharing their virtual body with another entity—be it a human, robot, or autonomous agent. This research has profound implications for collaborative VR, remote training, and assistive technologies. Fribourg’s contributions extend to understanding how virtual body ownership and motor control interact in multi-user environments, making her a key figure in the emerging field of shared embodiment. Her work not only advances theoretical models of presence and agency but also provides practical frameworks for designing more intuitive and cooperative virtual interfaces.
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