TEMI Robot + AR/VR Hologram Interface Work
Software and interface work on TEMI robot experiences, AR/VR holograms, volumetric analysis, and digital humanities applications.
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Overview
At the Center for Digital Humanities, I worked on improving the TEMI robot experience and exploring AR/VR hologram interfaces using volumetric analysis.
The problem
Digital humanities projects often need technology that feels accessible, meaningful, and usable in cultural and educational spaces. A robot or hologram is only valuable if the interface supports the actual experience.
My role
I contributed as a student software developer, working on robot functionality, user-interface improvements, and AR/VR hologram concepts connected to CDH, the African American Museum of Southern Arizona, and Africana Studies contexts.
What I learned
Immersive technology works best when it respects context. The goal is not to show advanced technology for its own sake; the goal is to create interaction that supports learning, memory, and engagement.
PM / APM interview story
Situation: A digital humanities lab needed more effective robot and immersive interface functionality.
Task: Support software and interface improvements for TEMI and AR/VR hologram experiences.
Action: I worked on UI concepts, volumetric/immersive experience ideas, and functionality improvements.
Result: The work broadened my experience in human-computer interaction, robotics, and cultural technology.