Yun Suen Pai
University of Malaya, Keio University, University of Auckland
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About
Yun Suen Pai is a researcher whose work spans augmented reality (AR), human-robot interaction, virtual reality, and intelligent manufacturing systems. With a career trajectory that bridges industrial applications and immersive technologies, Pai has made notable contributions to how humans design, simulate, and interact with robotic and digital environments. Pai's most influential work, "Augmented Reality–Based Programming, Planning and Simulation of a Robotic Work Cell" (2014, 91 citations), pioneered the integration of AR into manufacturing simulation, enabling users to visualize and control robotic systems — including robot arms, conveyor belts, and CNC machines — within a virtual factory environment. This was expanded in a 2016 study (49 citations) introducing a modular AR framework for teaching automated factory operations, demonstrating both educational and industrial value. More recently, Pai has ventured into emotionally aware and physically intuitive interactive systems. The 2023 project *Heightened Empathy* explores bioresponsive VR to foster interpersonal empathy, while the 2025 *Cuddle-Fish* project investigates soft, touch-safe flapping-wing robots for human-robot interaction. Together, Pai's body of work reflects a thoughtful evolution from industrial automation toward human-centered, experiential technologies with broad interdisciplinary appeal.
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