ABOUT

The Soft Interaction Lab at Texas A&M University is an interdisciplinary research and creative practice laboratory exploring the intersection of humans, nature, and technology. We design and investigate interactive experiences that seamlessly blend physical and digital worlds through soft materials, embodied interaction, immersive media, and emerging technologies.

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Our research combines design, art, human-computer interaction (HCI), extended reality (XR), artificial intelligence (AI), and interactive systems to create meaningful experiences that enrich learning, creativity, health, and wellbeing. By integrating tangible materials with computational technologies, we develop novel forms of interaction that are intuitive, expressive, and deeply human-centered.

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At the Soft Interaction lab, we believe technology should enhance human experiences. Our projects emphasize collaboration, inclusivity, and accessibility, engaging participants of all ages and backgrounds through research, design, and creative practice. We partner with researchers, educators, artists, clinicians, engineers, and community organizations to address real-world challenges using innovative interactive technologies.

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Our mission is to advance knowledge in embodied interaction while creating experiences that inspire curiosity, foster creativity, and improve quality of life. Through interdisciplinary research and experimental design, the Soft Interaction Lab reimagines how people connect with technology, each other, and the world around them.