Ozgun Kilic Afsar
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About
Ozgun Kilic Afsar is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of soft robotics, human-computer interaction (HCI), and embodied design. Her work reimagines how actuated materials—particularly fluidic fiber actuators—can weave movement and sensory feedback into the very fabric of everyday life. Her most influential contribution, "OmniFiber" (2021, 111 citations), introduces integrated fluidic fiber actuators that enable soft, textile-based interfaces for dynamic, movement-driven interactions, bridging the gap between advanced materials and wearable technology. This foundational work has shaped a new design space for soft robotics in HCI. Afsar further explores the somatic and artistic dimensions of her technology through projects like "Wearable Choreographer" (2022, 23 citations), which uses soft robotic wearables to guide dance practice from a first-person perspective, and "SymbioSinging" (2021, 7 citations), which transposes the physical experience of singing across bodies. Her research is notable for its deeply interdisciplinary approach, merging engineering, design, and performance to create technologies that feel intimate, expressive, and alive. Afsar’s work is widely cited and continues to inspire new directions in actuated materials and human-robot interaction.
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- 2Wearable Choreographer: Designing Soft-Robotics for Dance Practice23 citations · 2022
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