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About
Yitao Fan is a rising researcher at the intersection of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and materials science, whose work reimagines how we physically interact with digital information. His primary research areas include interactive shape displays, soft robotics, and tangible user interfaces. Fan’s most notable contribution is the development of MagPixel, a modular toolkit that democratizes the design and fabrication of interactive magnetic shape displays. By harnessing the instant responsiveness and flexibility of magnetic soft materials, MagPixel enables creators—from hobbyists to professional designers—to build dynamic, shape-changing interfaces without specialized equipment. This work has already garnered 7 citations since its 2024 publication, signaling its immediate impact on the HCI community. Fan’s research bridges the gap between advanced material science and accessible interaction design, offering a practical pathway for prototyping haptic and morphing displays. His achievements include pioneering a low-cost, open-source approach to shape-changing interfaces, which has the potential to transform fields from assistive technology to immersive gaming. For students and researchers, Fan’s work exemplifies how combining novel materials with user-centered design can unlock new forms of human-computer dialogue.
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