RunPacer smartwatch-based vibrotactile feedback system

RunPacer: A Smartwatch-Based Vibrotactile Feedback System for Symmetric Co-Running by Visually Impaired Individuals and Guides

RunPacer is a smartwatch-based vibrotactile feedback system enabling symmetric co-running for visually impaired individuals and guides. Presented at ASSETS 2025.

ASSETS 2025 · Yichen Yu*, Huan-Song Xu*, Ming-Yen Lin · August 2025
Chameleon: VR obstacle substitution with risk-level–aware adaptation

Chameleon: Unobtrusive Substitution of Real-World Obstacles in VR

Risk-level–aware substitution of real-world obstacles in VR that preserves immersion while improving safety and accessibility.

CHI EA 2025 · Yichen(Andy) Yu, Qiao(Georgie) Jin · April 2025
University of Rochester

University of Rochester

At the University of Rochester, I worked as a Research Assistant in the Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) lab, while also assisting with teaching CSC216 & CSC416 (AR/VR Design). For one month, I directly taught course sessions, supporting student learning in AR/VR design and accessibility.

August 2024