Kasper Hornbæk

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Kasper Hornbæk is a leading figure in human-computer interaction, renowned for his pioneering work on shape-changing interfaces and physical human-robot interaction. His research fundamentally explores how the physical form of technology can dynamically adapt to improve user experience, bridging the gap between digital and tangible interaction. His most influential work, "Grand Challenges in Shape-Changing Interface Research" (2018), has garnered over 230 citations, synthesizing critical open questions that continue to define the field. More recently, Hornbæk has delved into the nuanced domain of physical human-robot interaction, systematically charting user experiences in touch-based encounters with robots—a rapidly growing area with profound implications for collaborative robotics and assistive technology. He has also advanced on-body interaction, integrating insights from embodied cognition with sensor/actuator engineering to design novel interfaces that leverage whole-body movements and gestures. Through these contributions, Hornbæk has shaped how researchers and designers think about the physicality of computing, earning him a reputation as a visionary who pushes the boundaries of how humans connect with technology.