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Roope Raisamo

Professor
Human-Technology Interaction
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences
Tampere University
+358505702007
roope.raisamo@tuni.fi

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3276-7866

Tampere University members

Veikko Surakka

Professor
vuorovaikutteinen teknologia
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences
Tampere University
+358405573265
veikko.surakka@tuni.fi

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3986-0713

Markku Turunen

Professor
vuorovaikutteinen teknologia
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences
Tampere University
+358405339689
markku.turunen@tuni.fi

Johanna Virkki

Associate Professor
pelillistäminen
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences
Tampere University
+358408490618
johanna.virkki@tuni.fi

Pertti Huuskonen

Senior Research Fellow
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences
Tampere University
+358503187716
pertti.huuskonen@tuni.fi

Ismo Rakkolainen

Senior Research Fellow
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences
Tampere University
ismo.rakkolainen@tuni.fi

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8254-7696

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About me

I am broadly interested in Human-Technology Interaction, including novel user interfaces, virtual and augmented reality, emerging and display technologies, 3D displays, multisensory and multimodal interaction, artificial intelligence, etc.

I am a co-inventor of the FogScreen.

I have also been a visiting scholar for a total of 4½ years at UCSB Four Eyes Lab, most recently on 9/2017 - 12/2018.

Responsibilities

Senior Research Fellow

TAUCHI Research Center

Field of expertise

I research mixed reality, novel user interfaces, novel displays, AI, and their applications.

I have invented several multimodal extensions for HMDs. Proof-of-concept prototypes of mid-air tactile feedback for a mid-air fogscreen (Sand et al. 2015) and for an HMD (Sand et al. 2015) enable to touch and feel synthetic 3D objects while interacting with them. A super-wide FOV optical design for HMDs (Rakkolainen et al. 2016; Rakkolainen et al. 2017) can cover even the full human FOV. Recently we have significantly extended the FOV of a standard VR viewer (Rakkolainen et al. 2017 ). We also invented a visual feedback system for HMDs, which surpasses the eye and its lens, sending light directly to retina (Koskinen et al. 2017), PTZ superzoom + 360° camera, and illumination for 360° cameras.

We have also refined the previous gestural AR/VR interface (Rakkolainen 2003) with new UI concepts together with the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). They enable embedded VR viewing and easy use of 3D UIs for smartphones (Rakkolainen et al. 2016 ).

Research unit

TAUCHI Research Center

Research fields

Computer science

Latest publications

Augmented Human and Transhuman: What is the Difference?

Rakkolainen, I., 3 marrask. 2025, julkaisussa: Augmented human research. 11, 2, 9 Sivumäärä

Tutkimustuotos: Artikkeli › Tieteellinen › vertaisarvioitu

Cueing Car Drivers with Ultrasound Skin Stimulation

Spakov, O., Venesvirta, H., Farooq, A., Lylykangas, J., Rakkolainen, I., Raisamo, R. & Surakka, V., 2023, HCI in Mobility, Transport, and Automotive Systems - 5th International Conference, MobiTAS 2023, Held as Part of the 25th HCI International Conference, HCII 2023, Proceedings. Krömker, H. (toim.). Springer, s. 224-244 21 Sivumäärä (Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics); Vuosikerta 14049 LNCS).

Tutkimustuotos: Konferenssiartikkeli › Tieteellinen › vertaisarvioitu

Mid-Air Gestural Interaction with a Large Fogscreen

Remizova, V., Sand, A., MacKenzie, I. S., Špakov, O., Nyyssönen, K., Rakkolainen, I., Kylliäinen, A., Surakka, V. & Gizatdinova, Y., kesäk. 2023, julkaisussa: Multimodal Technologies and Interaction. 7, 7, 63.

Tutkimustuotos: Artikkeli › Tieteellinen › vertaisarvioitu

Pseudo-Volumetric 3D Display Solutions

Rakkolainen, I., 2023, Handbook of Visual Display Technology. Springer, s. 1-11

Tutkimustuotos: Luku › Tieteellinen › vertaisarvioitu

Touchless Tactile Interaction with Unconventional Permeable Displays

Sand, A., Rakkolainen, I., Surakka, V., Raisamo, R. & Brewster, S., 2022, Ultrasound Mid-Air Haptics for Touchless Interfaces. 1 toim. Springer, s. 207-223 (Human-Computer Interaction Series).

Tutkimustuotos: Luku › Tieteellinen

Technologies for Multimodal Interaction in Extended Reality—A Scoping Review

Rakkolainen, I., Farooq, A., Kangas, J., Hakulinen, J., Rantala, J., Turunen, M. & Raisamo, R., 10 jouluk. 2021, julkaisussa: Multimodal Technologies and Interaction. 5, 12, 35 Sivumäärä, 81.

Tutkimustuotos: Artikkeli › Tieteellinen › vertaisarvioitu

A Survey of Mid-Air Ultrasound Haptics and Its Applications

Rakkolainen, I., Freeman, E., Sand, A., Raisamo, R. & Brewster, S., 2020, julkaisussa: IEEE Transactions on Haptics. 14, 1, s. 2-19

Tutkimustuotos: Katsausartikkeli › vertaisarvioitu

Evaluating Ultrasonic Tactile Feedback Stimuli

Sand, A., Rakkolainen, I., Surakka, V., Raisamo, R. & Brewster, S., 2020, Haptics: Science, Technology, Applications: 12th International Conference, EuroHaptics 2020, Leiden, The Netherlands, September 6–9, 2020, Proceedings. Nisky, I., Hartcher-O’Brien, J., Wiertlewski, M. & Smeets, J. (toim.). Springer, Vuosikerta 12272. s. 253-261 9 Sivumäärä (Lecture Notes in Computer Science; Vuosikerta 12272).

Tutkimustuotos: Konferenssiartikkeli › Tieteellinen › vertaisarvioitu

Tactile Feedback on Mid-Air Gestural Interaction with a Large Fogscreen

Sand, A., Remizova, V., MacKenzie, I. S., Spakov, O., Nieminen, K., Rakkolainen, I., Kylliäinen, A., Surakka, V. & Kuosmanen, J., 2020, AcademicMindtrek '20 : Proceedings of the 23rd International Conference on Academic Mindtrek. Turunen, M. (toim.). ACM, s. 161-164

Tutkimustuotos: Konferenssiartikkeli › Tieteellinen › vertaisarvioitu

A Survey of Mid-Air Ultrasonic Tactile Feedback

Rakkolainen, I., Sand, A. & Raisamo, R., 2019, 2019 IEEE International Symposium on Multimedia (ISM). New York: IEEE, s. 94-98

Tutkimustuotos: Konferenssiartikkeli › Tieteellinen › vertaisarvioitu

Jari Kangas

Senior Research Fellow
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences
Tampere University
jari.a.kangas@tuni.fi

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1970-1862

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About me

Doing research on human technology interaction

Field of expertise

Pattern recognition, signal processing, human technology interaction

Päivi Majaranta

Senior Research Fellow
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences
Tampere University
+358503185879
+358503231733 (mobile)
paivi.majaranta@tuni.fi

Upon agreement (email first).

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About me

Researcher and teacher interested in human-technology interaction, with special expertise on the applied use of eye tracking in interfaces.

Responsibilities

Teaching:
- E valuation Methods: Usability and User Experience
- User Interface Design: Principles, Methods, and Tools

Teacher tutor for Human-Technology Interaction (CSEE-HTIY) module in the Master's Programme in Computing Sciences and Electrical Engineering

Supervisor of Master's theses on topics related to my expertise and research interests (see my google scholar profile).

Researcher in the AWE - Augmented Wearable Computing project

Researcher in the Speechreading project "Katse huulioon?", in collaboration with University of Oulu.

Field of expertise

Human-computer interaction (HCI), gaze-based HCI, gaze-controlled interfaces, human augmentation, usability user experience (UX), accessibility, user/human-centered design (UCD/HCD), animal-computer interaction (ACI)

Research unit

https://research.tuni.fi/tauchi/

Main positions of trust

Memberships and positions of trust in scientific societies

2023-current, Member of the Advisory Board for Eyes4ICU Doctoral Network.

2015-current, Member of the Editorial Board of Journal of Eye Movement Research.

2018-2021, Member of the Steering Committee of ACM ETRA.

2018-2020, President, Vice President (2015-2018) and Member (2018-2021) of the Management Board of the COGAIN Association.

2014-2018, Member of the Steering Committee of PETMEI international workshop series.

2012-2014, Secretary of Finnish Society for Computer Science, member since 2011.

2003-2005, Auditor of ACM SIGCHI Finland , member since 2001.

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In-house positions of trust at Tampere University

2020-2022, Leader of the Visual Interaction Research Group (VIRG)

2019-2020, Member of the Steering Board of Doctoral Education, Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences, Tampere University

2017-2020, Member of the Steering Board of Master’s Degree Programme in Human-Technology Interaction (HTI), (prev. University of Tampere) Tampere University. From 2021-current, MSc in Computing Sciences / Specialization in HTI.

2017-2018, Member of the Council of the Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tampere

Selected publications

Arto Hippula

Liaison Manager
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences
Tampere University
+358408468024
arto.hippula@tuni.fi

Jussi Rantala

Staff Scientist
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences
Tampere University
+358503185833
jussi.rantala@tuni.fi

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6308-7874

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Responsibilities

I am responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Centre for Immersive Visual Technologies (CIVIT) research infrastructure in the ITC Faculty. My tasks include:

coordinating services for students, researchers and companies
maintaining and developing the infrastructure and equipment
interacting with stakeholders and hosting visitors

In addition, I contribute to research projects at the Tampere Unit for Computer-Human Interaction (TAUCHI).

Field of expertise

Human-computer interaction, multisensory interfaces, haptics, olfaction, virtual reality.

Asif Shaikh

Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences
Tampere University
+358504702850
asif.shaikh@tuni.fi

Aleph Campos Da Silveira

Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences
Tampere University
aleph.camposdasilveira@tuni.fi

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9465-4280

Albina Rurenko

Doctoral Researcher
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences
Tampere University
+358503210738
albina.rurenko@tuni.fi

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7571-0443

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About me

Researcher in Human-Technology Interaction field. Tackling #AugmentedHumans topic — finding ways of uniting humans and technology to move us towards superior humans future not superior machines. Part of a #Convergence project and Multimodal Intercation group at TAUCHI research center.

Previously worked in Computing Education Research field and in several IT companies.

Research unit

Tampere Unit for Computer-Human Interaction

Research fields

Human Augmentation, Human-Technology Interaction

Funding

Devbrat Anuragi

Doctoral Researcher
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences
Tampere University
+358504778219
devbrat.anuragi@tuni.fi

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About me

I am a Developer/Engineer/Programmer. Currently working on enhancing human senses through eXtended Reality and AI. Previoulsy worked as Data Engineer, Computer vision expert, Android Developer and TA.

Research topics

Human Augmentation

Research unit

Tampere University Computer-Human Interaction Research Center (TAUCHI)

Research fields

Aartificial Inteligence, eXended Reality

Funding

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Natalia Karhu

Doctoral Researcher
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences
Tampere University
natalia.karhu@tuni.fi

https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9241-4838

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About me

I am a doctoral researcher and teaching assistant in the field of Human-Technology Interaction, with a focus on accessibility, multimodal interaction, human augmentation, and wearable technology. I am a member of the Multimodal Interaction Research Group (MMIG), part of the TAUCHI Research Center.

Responsibilities

Researcher in the Augmented Wearable Computing project, focused on human augmentation technologies for defense and industrial applications
Researcher in the NewWorkTech project, studying accessible technologies to support people with disabilities in their work environments
Teaching assistant in the master's degree courses HTI.241 - User Interface Design: Principles, Methods, and Tools and HTI.501 - Multimodal Interaction Techniques and Applications

Field of expertise

Human-technology interaction (HTI)
Human-centered design (HCD)
User experience (UX)
Accessibility (A11y)
Human augmentation
Wearable technology

Kimmo Ronkainen

Researcher
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences
Tampere University
kimmo.ronkainen@tuni.fi

Muhammad Zeeja

Research Assistant
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences
Tampere University
muhammad.zeeja@tuni.fi

University of Lapland members

Jonna Häkkilä

Professor
Faculty of Art and Design
University of Lapland
jonna.hakkila@ulapland.fi

Ashley Colley

University Researcher
Faculty of Art and Design
University of Lapland
ashley.colley@ulapland.fi

Timo Luukkonen

Project Manager
Faculty of Art and Design
University of Lapland
timo.luukkonen@ulapland.fi