Strong Presence at CHI 2026: Bringing Body Transformation Experiences to the Forefront of HCI
We are proud to share that our team had a highly engaging presence at CHI 2026 in Barcelona. As the leading global conference in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), CHI brings together thousands of researchers, designers, and practitioners from across disciplines to explore the future of interactive technologies. This year’s event once again demonstrated the field’s breadth and vitality, providing an inspiring setting for exchange and collaboration. The i_mBODY Lab made an active contribution to the conference program, showcasing a wide range of work centered on Body Transformation Experiences. Our participation included organizing a workshop and a panel discussion, as well as presenting several demos, posters, and a full paper. Through these diverse formats, we emphasized the importance of critical, embodied, and methodologically grounded perspectives in shaping research at the intersection of technology and body perception. Set against the vibrant Mediterranean backdrop, the conference offered not only intellectual stimulation but also valuable opportunities to connect with leading researchers. Above all, it was a memorable shared experience for our team. We are grateful to everyone who contributed with their knowledge and presence throughout the week. We return from CHI 2026 energized and motivated to continue advancing research on Body Transformation Experiences.
i_mBODY Lab at CHI2026!
Multiple activities at CHI 2026 in Barcelona! Workshop Body Transformation Experiences: A workshop on How to Elicit, Assess and Support them through Multisensory Technology Demo i_mBODY Lab Demonstrates: Body Transformation Experiences with Multisensory Wearables Panel Sustainable Body Transformation Experiences Poster Wearable Sound Technologies for Understanding and Shaping Bodily Perception and Emotional States in Depressive Symptomatology Paper Taking a Walk on the Wild Side: Effects of Walking in Synchrony with Pitch-Altered Footstep Sounds on Body Perception in Outside the Lab Contexts Body Transformation Experience: What is it for you? Tell us in this form!
Participation in CHI 2024
Amar D’Adamo participated in the CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI ’24), in Honolulu, Hawaii (May 11-16). He presented the following paper: Amar D’Adamo, Marte Roel Lesur, Laia Turmo Vidal, Mohammad Mahdi Dehshibi, Daniel De La Prida, Joaquín R. Diaz-Durán, Luis Antonio Azpicueta-Ruiz, Aleksander Väljamäe, and Ana Tajadura-Jiménez. 2024. SoniWeight Shoes: Investigating Effects and Personalization of a Wearable Sound Device for Altering Body Perception and Behavior. In Proceedings of the CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI ’24). Association for Computing Machinery, New York, NY, USA, Article 93, 1–20. https://doi.org/10.1145/3613904.3642651