About

Building interfaces that turn digital data into physical experiences.

I am Semoo Shin, an HCI researcher at the Human-Centered Intelligent Systems Lab, GIST. My work explores haptic interaction, immersive systems, and human–drone interfaces.

Human–Computer Interaction · Haptics · Robotics

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Semoo Shin flying a helicopter outdoors

Publications

I work at the intersection of human–computer interaction, haptics, and robotics, with a particular interest in experiences that connect physical sensation to virtual environments.

At the Human-Centered Intelligent Systems (HCIS) Lab of Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), advised by Professor SeungJun Kim, I have contributed to research on biomechanical electrical muscle stimulation, ear-pressure feedback, magnetic haptics, wearable inertia rendering, and human–drone interaction.

Haptic Interaction Virtual Reality Human–Drone Interaction Prototyping
2026UIST
Inertia in Your Hand research demonstration

Inertia in Your Hand: Rendering Virtual Tool Dynamics via In-Hand Cutaneous Deformation

Seongjun Kang, Gwangbin Kim, Semoo Shin, Jeongju Park, Juwon Um, Daniela Rus, and SeungJun Kim

DOI
2026UIST Adjunct · Poster
Surf-Roll finger–surface interaction and prototype, Figure 1 from the paper

Surf-Roll: Modulating Perceived Slipperiness and Stickiness through Finger–Surface Relative Motion

Eunseo Kim, Semoo Shin, Seongjun Kang, Sohyun Jang, Jeongju Park, Juwon Um, and SeungJun Kim

DOI
2026UIST
MagToTheFuture research demonstration

MagToTheFuture: Transforming Passive Objects into Circuit-Free Haptic Devices via Magnetic Fields

Jeongju Park, Seongjun Kang, Kangbeen Ko, Gwangbin Kim, Semoo Shin, Yumin Kang, Wojciech Matusik, Daniela Rus, and SeungJun Kim

DOI
2026ISMAR
EMSWalker seated walking research demonstration

EMSWalker: Integrating Gait-Synchronized Electrical Muscle Stimulation for Seated Walking-in-Place in Virtual Reality

Juwon Um, Seongjun Kang, Bocheon Gim, Yumin Kang, Gwangbin Kim, Semoo Shin, Joseph DelPreto, Daniela Rus, and SeungJun Kim

Author publication record
2026CHI
When Fingers Become Tools research demonstration

When Fingers Become Tools: Rendering Virtual Tool Inertia with a Finger-Mounted Extending Rod

Seongjun Kang, Gwangbin Kim, Bocheon Gim, Jeongju Park, Juwon Um, Semoo Shin, Chanyoung Park, and SeungJun Kim

A wearable extending-rod system that renders the inertia and embodiment of virtual tools through the fingers.

DOI
2025UIST
EarPressure VR research demonstration

EarPressure VR: Ear Canal Pressure Feedback for Enhancing Environmental Presence in Virtual Reality

Seongjun Kang, Gwangbin Kim, Bocheon Gim, Jeongju Park, Semoo Shin, and SeungJun Kim

Introduces controlled ear-canal pressure as a haptic channel for conveying atmospheric changes in virtual environments.

DOI
2025UIST Adjunct
EarPressure VR demonstration setup and virtual environments, Figure 1 from the paper

Demonstration of EarPressure VR: Ear Canal Pressure Feedback for Enhancing Environmental Presence in Virtual Reality

Seongjun Kang, Gwangbin Kim, Bocheon Gim, Jeongju Park, Semoo Shin, and SeungJun Kim

DOI
2025CHI EA
Magneto magnetic haptic feedback examples on paper, Figure 1 from the paper

Magneto: Enabling Multimodal Haptic Feedback on Paper through Magnetic Fields

Jeongju Park, Semoo Shin, Seongjun Kang, Gwangbin Kim, and SeungJun Kim

Augments paper interfaces with force, vibration, and thermal feedback through magnetic fields.

DOI
2025CHI
TelePulse teleoperation research demonstration

TelePulse: Enhancing the Teleoperation Experience through Biomechanical Simulation-Based Electrical Muscle Stimulation in Virtual Reality

Best Paper Award

Seokhyun Hwang, Seongjun Kang, Jeongseok Oh, Jeongju Park, Semoo Shin, Yiyue Luo, Joseph DelPreto, Sangbeom Lee, Kyoobin Lee, Wojciech Matusik, Daniela Rus, and SeungJun Kim

Combines biomechanical simulation and EMS to create force-aware haptic feedback for VR robot teleoperation.

DOI
2024UbiComp Companion
Biomechanical simulation and electrical muscle stimulation teleoperation framework, Figure 1 from the paper

Proposal of a Framework for Enhancing Teleoperation Experience with Biomechanical Simulation-Based Electrical Muscle Stimulation in Virtual Reality

Seokhyun Hwang, Seongjun Kang, Jeongseok Oh, Jeongju Park, Semoo Shin, Yiyue Luo, Joseph DelPreto, Wojciech Matusik, Daniela Rus, and SeungJun Kim

DOI
2026Preprint
Animated virtual badminton training demonstration

Tell Me When It Feels Right: LLM-Mediated Challenge Regulation for Physical Self-Training in Badminton

Minwoo Seong, Hyunjin Choi, Kangbeen Ko, Seongjun Kang, Semoo Shin, Joseph DelPreto, Daniela Rus, and SeungJun Kim

Studies context-aware, LLM-mediated difficulty adjustment for maintaining an optimal challenge state during physical self-training.

SSRN record
Master’s Thesis
Drone vibration and elastic and isometric control sticks, Figure 1 from the thesis

Evaluation of Stick Compliance Effects on Drone Handling Qualities

Semoo Shin

Examines how joystick resistance and vibration-based compliance illusions shape drone-handling experience and performance.

GIST Scholar record

Try flying a drone.

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ALT 9.0 m ROLL 0° MOTOR 49% SPEED 0.0 m/s DIST 0 m

Loiter · Release to brake, level out, and hold position & altitude.

Fly right → Stay below tunnel ceilings and the 150 m flight limit. Tunnel mountains are solid; buildings simulate GPS shadows only. GPS recovers above rooftops.

↕ Throttle · ↔ Roll
Hold & drag · Release to center
Drag further for full input
Keyboard: hold arrow keys

THR +0% · ROLL +0%

Skills & background

01

3D Computing & CAD

  • Blender
  • Unity
  • Fusion 360
  • Unreal Engine
  • CATIA
02

Programming

  • C#
  • Python
  • C++
  • Verilog HDL
  • MATLAB
03

Electronics

  • KiCad
  • Virtuoso
  • Atmel Studio
  • Ngspice
  • Oscilloscope
  • Waveform Analyzer
04

Robotics & Drones

  • ROS 2
  • NVIDIA Omniverse
  • Mission Planner
  • Betaflight

Education

2024—2026

M.S. in Intelligent Robotics

Gwangju Institute of Science and TechnologyAdvisor: SeungJun Kim

2018—2024

B.S. in Electronic & IT Media Engineering

Seoul National University of Science and TechnologyCum Laude

Experience

2026

Researcher (Contract)

GIST Institute for Artificial IntelligenceAutomotive/XR research hardware, sensing circuits, and prototyping mentorship (current)

2023

Co-operative Internship

Space & Bean Co., Ltd.Drone software development and testing

2019

Research Intern

SeoulTechElectronic Circuit Design Lab

Selected awards

2025

Best Paper Award

ACM CHI 2025TelePulse

2025

Excellence Prize

Inter-university Alliance for Future Vehicular Technology (I4FT)Implementing a Multisensory VR Platform for Integrated Somatosensory Experiences in Autonomous Vehicles

2023

Capstone Design Award

Department of Electronic Engineering, SeoulTechUAV Attitude Estimation System Using Third-Person Visual Information

2018

Top Prize

Defense Venture Idea Contest — Defense Agency for Technology and Quality (DTaQ)Interoperable Multi Unit Ground Connector (IMUGI) — Multifunctional Parallel Robot

Connect

HCIS Lab DBLP GIST Scholar

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