Papers
4
Total Citations
118
H-Index
3
About
Simon Richir is a leading researcher at the intersection of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and human-computer interaction. His primary focus is on understanding how the visual fidelity of avatars—from robotic forms to hyper-realistic digital doppelgangers—influences users’ sense of embodiment and behavior within immersive virtual environments (IVEs). His most influential work, the 2019 study “From Robot to Virtual Doppelganger” (86 citations), systematically demonstrates that higher avatar truthfulness significantly enhances users’ feelings of presence and ownership, directly impacting their actions in virtual spaces. Beyond embodiment, Richir is deeply concerned with bridging the gap between academic research and practical application. His work on designing compelling VR and AR experiences provides a crucial industrial framework, guiding how laboratories can effectively transfer complex interactive technologies to businesses. By combining rigorous experimental psychology with a pragmatic engineering approach, Richir has helped shape both the theoretical understanding of virtual self-representation and the real-world deployment of immersive systems, making him a pivotal figure in the evolution of modern VR and AR.
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- 2How to design compelling Virtual Reality or Augmented Reality experience?18 citations · 2015
- 3From robot to virtual doppelganger12 citations · 2018
- 4An industrial approach to design compelling VR and AR experience2 citations · 2013