Thermal Masking Across the Human Body: Patterns, Pathways, and Perceptual Boundaries
Published at CHI 2026. The full paper and demonstration video are available above.
Thermal Masking: When the Illusion Takes Over the Real
TL;DR This is a perception study, not a product — but it’s the kind of study that unlocks products. We discovered that under the right conditions, a vibration on your arm can …
Upper Body Thermal Referral and Tactile Masking for Localized Feedback
Overview This paper investigates the effects of thermal referral and tactile masking illusions to achieve localized thermal feedback on the upper body. Using a 2D array of sixteen …
Hyungki Son