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Amplify the Sense of Wonder

TU Clausthal · Institute for Informatics

Augmented humans.

Human-Centered Information Systems

We design, build, and study technologies that extend the human senses through wearable computing, extended reality, biosensing, and cognitive augmentation. We want to use technology to better understand, play with and augment human capacities.

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275 publications · 2003 to 2026 · 213 with DOI

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  • Title slide of the keynote: Augmenting Humans. From Physiology to Shared Experiences. Designing feedback loops in the age of AI, by Prof. Dr. Kai Kunze, with a line drawing of a person wearing a small sensor at the throat, next to a dotted copy of the same figure

    Keynote · Tampere, Finland

    Keynote at Academic Mindtrek 2026

    Kai Kunze gives the keynote "Augmenting Humans. From Physiology to Shared Experiences" at Academic Mindtrek 2026 in Tampere, Finland; the slides are online.

  • Group photo of the Doctoral Consortium of Academic Mindtrek 2026: the seven doctoral students and the mentors Kaisa Väänänen, Jonna Häkkilä, Jasmin Niess, Mila Bujić and Kai Kunze in a lounge in Tampere

    Event · Tampere, Finland

    Doctoral Consortium at Academic Mindtrek 2026

    Seven doctoral students presented their work at the Doctoral Consortium of Academic Mindtrek 2026 in Tampere; Kaisa Väänänen, Jasmin Niess, Jonna Häkkilä, Mila Bujić and Kai Kunze were the mentors.

  • Title slide of the talk: Der erweiterte Mensch. Von der intelligenten Brille zum schwebenden Begleiter, Prof. Dr. Kai Kunze, Gold-Diplom 1976, Aula Academica, 8 October 2026

    Talk · Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Germany

    Ceremonial lecture at the Golden Diploma 2026

    Kai Kunze gave the ceremonial lecture "Der erweiterte Mensch" at TU Clausthal's golden diploma ceremony for the class of 1976, with a floating robot and a humanoid robot as guests.

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  • Wearable Computing

    Embedding intelligence into everyday objects worn on the body: glasses, e-textiles, on-skin electronics.

  • Extended Reality

    Designing XR/VR/AR systems that enhance perception, enable new social interactions, and recreate experiences.

  • Biosensing & Physiology

    Capturing and interpreting physiological signals (EMG, EEG, heart rate, eye-tracking) for human-centered feedback.

  • Cognitive Augmentation

    AI and sensor-driven systems that support attention, memory, learning, and mental well-being.

  • Inclusive Technology

    Designing with and for people of all abilities: assistive technologies, accessible making, older adults.

  • Human–Robot Interaction

    Soft robotic companions and floating drones that create affective, physical, and expressive interactions.

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  1. 2026Floating Companion: Exploring Design Space for Soft Floating Robots in Indoor EnvironmentsBest Paper Award · ACM DIS 2026, Singapore
  2. 2026Creating Empowering Counter-Narratives through Collective Digital Art by Disabled PeopleHonorable Mention · ACM DIS 2026, Singapore
  3. 20263rd place — CLARA: AI-powered voice documentation for nursing careTUniCorn 2026 (regional idea competition, TU Clausthal)

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We are always looking for passionate researchers to join our group. We welcome applicants at all levels: PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, visiting scholars, and internship students.

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