Professor Dr. Daniel Leithinger

Biography

Daniel Leithinger is a Design Tech Innovation Fellow at Cornell University. He focuses on Human-Computer Interaction and the creation of physical shape-changing interfaces. His research emphasizes the integration of vision computing with embodied interaction, exploring how users can engage with technology using their entire bodies. Leithinger's work has led to the invention of novel robotic interface technologies, fostering innovative applications through collaboration with students. He earned his Ph.D. from the MIT Media Lab in 2015, following a BSc and MSc from the University of Applied Sciences in Upper Austria. From 2018 to 2023, he served as an Assistant Professor in Computer Science at the University of Colorado at Boulder, leading the THING Lab at the ATLAS Institute. His projects have been showcased at prestigious venues including ACM TEI, UIST, CHI, DIS, and SIGGRAPH, and he has received multiple awards from significant organizations like Fast Company and A' Design.

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