Cindy Kao

Cindy Hsin-Liu Kao (Traditional Chinese: 高新綠; pinyin: Gāo Xīnlǜ) is a professor, researcher and interdisciplinary designer based at Cornell University focusing on human-centered design, computer science, and wearable technologies.[1][2] She is the founder and director of Cornell University's Hybrid Body Lab, a transdisciplinary research laboratory focusing on integrating cultural and social perspectives into the design of on-body interfaces.[3][4] Through her research, Kao aims to foster inclusive designs for soft wearable technologies. Kao was awarded the 2021 National Science Foundation CAREER Award and SXSW Interactive Innovation Award for her wearable research technologies, along with over a dozen design awards.[5][6] Her work has been mentioned in Forbes, CNN, TIME, and WIRED.[4][7][8][9][10][11][12][13]

  1. ^ "Kao weaves craft techniques with on-skin tech | Cornell Chronicle". news.cornell.edu. Retrieved 2023-12-15.
  2. ^ "Cindy (Hsin-Liu) Kao | Cornell College of Human Ecology". www.human.cornell.edu. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
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  4. ^ a b Stuart, S.C. (27 July 2021). "You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Tiny Printed Circuit Board". PCMAG. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  5. ^ "NSF Award Search: Award # 2047249 - CAREER: On-Skin Interface Prototyping Toolkits: Democratizing Next Generation Wearable Computing". www.nsf.gov. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
  6. ^ Roberts, Jordan (2017-03-15). "Announcing the 2017 Winners of the SXSW Interactive Innovation Awards". SXSW. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
  7. ^ "These 'Smart Tattoos' Are Showing The Future Of Wearable Technology". IndiaTimes. 2022-11-05. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  8. ^ Sharma, Anirudh (13 June 2021). "Engineering and Environmental Analysis Researchers Develop Technology to Invest in Local Communities - The Cornell Daily Sun". cornellsun.com. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  9. ^ "About". Hybrid Body Lab. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
  10. ^ Drahl, Carmen. "The Surprisingly Simple Chemistry In DuoSkin, Temporary Tattoos That Control Your Phone". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
  11. ^ McFarland, Matt (2016-08-15). "This tattoo that controls a smartphone may be a glimpse of the future". CNNMoney. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
  12. ^ "Get Ready To Turn Your Thumb Into a Miniature Trackpad". Time. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
  13. ^ Stinson, Liz. "This Adorable Thumbnail Trackpad Could Actually Be Useful". Wired. ISSN 1059-1028. Retrieved 2023-12-05.