Ryota Gomi

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Ryota Gomi is a pioneering researcher in human-computer interaction, with a focus on shape-changing interfaces and virtual reality haptics. His most cited work, "InflatableBots: Inflatable Shape-Changing Mobile Robots for Large-Scale Encountered-Type Haptics in VR" (2024, 15 citations), introduces a novel approach to immersive VR experiences by combining mobile robots with fan-based inflatable structures. This innovation overcomes the limitations of traditional static inflatable displays, enabling safe, large-scale, and dynamic haptic feedback that adapts to user movements in real time. Gomi’s contributions bridge robotics and VR, offering scalable solutions for encountered-type haptics—where physical objects meet users in virtual environments—enhancing realism and interactivity. His work has significant implications for training simulations, entertainment, and rehabilitation, where realistic touch feedback is critical. By reimagining inflatable robotics as mobile, shape-changing platforms, Gomi advances the frontier of tangible interaction, making VR experiences more immersive and accessible. His research continues to inspire new directions in soft robotics and human-robot interaction, positioning him as a rising innovator in the field.