Body ownership illusions (BOIs) occur when participants experience that their actual body is
replaced by a body shown in virtual reality (VR). Based on a systematic review of the …

In virtual reality (VR), a virtual mirror is often used to display the VR avatar to the user for
enhancing the embodiment. The reflected image of the synchronization of the virtual body …

We propose a concept called “JIZAI Body” that allows each person to live the way they wish
to live in society. One who acquires a JIZAI Body can (simultaneously) control (or delegate …

Walking is a fundamental physical activity in humans. Various virtual walking systems have
been developed using treadmill or leg-support devices. Using optic flow, foot vibrations …

The next generation of biomedical tools requires reshapeable electronics to closely interface
with biological tissues. This will offer unique mechanical properties and the ability to conform …

We explored a concept called “virtual co-embodiment”, which enables users to share their
virtual avatars with others. Co-embodiment of avatars and robots can be applied for …

Even if we cannot control them, or when we receive no tactile or proprioceptive feedback
from them, limbs attached to our bodies can still provide indirect proprioceptive and haptic …

Half a century since the concept of a cyborg was introduced, digital cyborgs, enabled by the
spread of wearable robotics, are the focus of much research in recent times. We introduce …

The physical boundaries of our body do not define what we perceive as self. This malleable
representation arises from the neural integration of sensory information coming from the …

Introduction Body illusions are designed to temporarily alter body representation by
embodying fake bodies or part of them. Despite their large use, the embodiment …