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A systematic survey on embodied cognition: 11 years of research in child–computer interaction

Ale, M., Sturdee, M., & Rubegni, E. (2022) · International Journal of Child-Computer Interaction · doi:10.1016/j.ijcci.2022.100478 · Cited by 42 · see citing works

Sensor-Based Analytics in Education: Lessons Learned from Research in Multimodal Learning Analytics

Giannakos, M. N., Cukurova, M., & Papavlasopoulou, S. (2022) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-3-031-08076-0_13 · Cited by 21 · see citing works

Spatial Skill Development Through Augmented Reality in Mathematics Education: A Scoping Review

Yang, Y., Du, W., Mavrikis, M., & Geraniou, E. (2025) · Digital Experiences in Mathematics Education · doi:10.1007/s40751-025-00187-8 · Cited by 13 · see citing works

Embodied Provenance for Immersive Sensemaking

Zhang, Y., Ens, B. M., Satriadi, K. A., Yang, Y., & Goodwin, S. (2023) · Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction · doi:10.1145/3626471 · Cited by 8 · see citing works

Carry-forward effect: providing proactive scaffolding to learning processes

Sharma, K., & Giannakos, M. N. (2024) · Behaviour and Information Technology · doi:10.1080/0144929x.2024.2411592 · Cited by 8 · see citing works

Mad Mixologist: Exploring How Object Placement in Tangible Play Spaces Affects Collaborative Interaction Strategies

Grasse, K. M., Cuerdo, M. A. M., & Melcer, E. F. (2021) · IEEE Conference on Games (CoG) · doi:10.1109/cog52621.2021.9619086 · Cited by 9 · see citing works

Defining Embodied Provenance for Immersive Sensemaking

Zhang, Y., Ens, B. M., Satriadi, K. A., Yang, Y., & Goodwin, S. (2023) · CHI Conference Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI EA) · doi:10.1145/3544549.3585691 · Cited by 5 · see citing works

Exploring the neural basis and modulating factors of implicit altercentric spatial perspective-taking with fNIRS

Ang, N., Brucker, B., Rosenbaum, D., Lachmair, M., Dresler, T., Ehlis, A., & Gerjets, P. H. (2023) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/s41598-023-46205-w · Cited by 5 · see citing works

Social Justice in HCI: Current Streams, Considerations, and Ways Forward

Öhlund, L., & Wiberg, M. (2025) · Interacting with Computers · doi:10.1093/iwc/iwaf009 · Cited by 4 · see citing works

Toward a Framework for Embodiment in Emerging Transportation Technologies for Facilitating In-Vehicle Experiences for Vulnerable and Disabled Road Users

Gluck, A., Huff, E. W., Boateng, K., & Brinkley, J. (2022) · IEEE International Conference on Human-Machine Systems (ICHMS) · doi:10.1109/ichms56717.2022.9980810 · Cited by 4 · see citing works

Large Language Model Reasoning Failures

Song, P., Han, P., & Goodman, N. (2026) · arXiv · doi:10.48550/arxiv.2602.06176 · Cited by 3 · see citing works

BioMingle: A Tangible Embodied Interaction System for Enhancing Neighborhood Interaction in Urban Community Public Spaces in China

Wang, F., Lin, W., Yao, J., Huang, S., Ma, J., Li, J., Wang, Z., Shu, S., Yang, S., Cao, J., et al. (2025) · International Conference on Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interaction (TEI) · doi:10.1145/3689050.3704952 · Cited by 3 · see citing works

The Role of Spatial Skills and Sketching in Engineering Design Problem Solving

Raju, G. M., & Sorby, S. (2024) · ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition · doi:10.18260/1-2--48133 · Cited by 3 · see citing works

Geometry Wall: An Embodied Gesture-based Game for Supporting Spatial Ability

Liu, Q., Sun, L., Ma, J., Yu, S., & Wu, L. (2022) · IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering · doi:10.1109/tale54877.2022.00050 · Cited by 2 · see citing works

Determinants of Adopting Wearable Devices for Non-Immersive Virtual Reality Upper Limb Training Systems: An Interaction Experience Perspective

Xu, Z., Yang, T., Chen, Y., Chen, Y., & Nan, J. (2025) · International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction · doi:10.1080/10447318.2025.2544003 · Cited by 3 · see citing works

Spatial Affective Interaction (SAI): A Framework for Research on Affective Processing by Manual Interactions with Digital ObjectsPreprint

Cervera‐Torres, S., Fernández, S. R., & Gerjets, P. H. (2024) · doi:10.31234/osf.io/y2p57 · Cited by 2 · see citing works

Using Serious Games to Teach Preschool Addition and Subtraction: The Difference Between Two Kinds of Embodied Interactive Games

Yang, G., Chen, Y., Chen, Y., Fan, Z., Zhang, H., & Wei, X. (2022) · International Conference of Educational Innovation through Technology (EITT) · doi:10.1109/eitt57407.2022.00028 · Cited by 1 · see citing works

The Effect of Child and Adult Avatars on Spatial Perception in Urban-Scale Virtual Environment

Lee, J., Chen, Y., Gillies, M. F. P., & Pan, X. (2025) · IEEE International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and eXtended and Virtual Reality (AIxVR) · doi:10.1109/aixvr63409.2025.00012 · Cited by 1 · see citing works

How to Develop Spatial Abilities in Kindergarten

Zisi, C., & Klonari, A. I. (2025) · Key challenges in geography · doi:10.1007/978-3-031-81268-2_4 · Cited by 1 · see citing works

Der Trog

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Supporting wayfinding behavior in shuttle run activities by floor projected pacemakers in a special-needs school gymnasium

Oki, M., Matsuzaki, S., Ishitobi, R., Usami, T., & Suzuki, K. (2025) · International Journal of Child-Computer Interaction · doi:10.1016/j.ijcci.2025.100748 · Cited by 1 · see citing works

TeleDriver: A Driving Simulator-Inspired Technique for Steering Telepresence Robots

Zand, G., & Arif, A. S. (2025) · International Conference on PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments (PETRA) · doi:10.1145/3733155.3733208 · Cited by 1 · see citing works

Designing with Embodied Metaphors in XR for ADHD

Tazike, M. (2026) · International Conference on Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interaction (TEI) · doi:10.1145/3731459.3779041 · Cited by 1 · see citing works

Augmented Assembly: Object Recognition and Hand Tracking for Adaptive Assembly Instructions in Augmented Reality

Kyaw, A. H., Ma, H., Zivkovic, S., & Sabin, J. E. (2026) · International Conference on Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interaction (TEI) · doi:10.1145/3731459.3779354 · Cited by 1 · see citing works

Culturally Situated Computational Thinking: Interactive Physical Computing in Cultural K-12 Contexts

Ru, Z., Ibrahim, M., Chyngyz, A., Jawad, A., & Melniczuk, A. (2026) · International Conference on Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interaction (TEI) · doi:10.1145/3731459.3778120 · Cited by 1 · see citing works

Mapping Design Dimensions for Collaborative Learning in Virtual Reality: A Scoping Review

Lui, M., Wang, Y., Yu, J., & Lok, C. (2026) · CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems · doi:10.1145/3772318.3791856 · Cited by 3 · see citing works

The Quest of Spatial Presence by Puzzle-Solving Games in VR

Taşdelen, M., Özer, D. G., & Kavakoğlu, A. A. (2023) · eCAADe proceedings · doi:10.52842/conf.ecaade.2023.2.833 · Cited by 1 · see citing works

Visual Mapping and Guiding Framework for the Educational Success of Twice-Exceptional Learners

Lim, L. (2023) · Advances in educational technologies and instructional design book series · doi:10.4018/978-1-6684-6677-3.ch014

Play with data: Using haptic properties of artifacts to augment data representation

Wei, X., Siyuan, L., Hao, J., Shengdong, Z., & Lingyun, S. (2023) · International Association of Societies of Design Research Congress (IASDR) · doi:10.21606/iasdr.2023.145

Tunable sensing performance of BiSb monolayer for ethanol induced by strain: A DFT study

Xue, H., Sun, H., Xiao, H., Liu, P., Zhu, Z., & Sun, F. (2024) · Surfaces and Interfaces · doi:10.1016/j.surfin.2024.105109

From spatial to social competence: The association between spatial ability and prosocial behaviour in childhood

Tsomokos, D. I., & Flouri, E. (2025) · British Journal of Developmental Psychology · doi:10.1111/bjdp.70001

Shaping Time: Designing Tangible, Embodied, and Collective Experiences for Variable Speed Media Playback

Braithwaite, F. (2025) · Designing Interactive Systems Conference · doi:10.1145/3715668.3735622

Understand Physicality of Interaction for Design from Technology Mediation Perspective

Xiaoshan, W., & Liu, L. (2025) · Springer series in design and innovation · doi:10.1007/978-981-96-8904-0_44

Co-Ideation Across Dimensions: The Effects of Mediation Mode on Creative Collaboration and Ai Co-IdeationPreprint

Shaer, O., Mitchell, Z., Calabro, M., Cooper, A., Sadun, R., Kun, A. L., & Mokryn, O. (2025) · SSRN Electronic Journal · doi:10.2139/ssrn.5381161

The Robot’s Given Path—Embodied Representational Practices with Sequential Instructions

Eckert, A. (2025) · ACM Transactions on Computing Education · doi:10.1145/3767733

Emba: A Wearable System to Enhance Emotional Connection between Couples during Pregnancy

Ren, X., Wu, Y., Li, Z., Zhang, X., & Yin, S. (2024) · International Symposium of Chinese CHI (Chinese CHI) · doi:10.1145/3758871.3758932

Embodiment in Smartphone Augmented Reality: Effects on User Performance

Low, H. L., Giunchi, D., Bovo, R., Cascarano, P., Ritchie, N., Costanza, E., & Steed, A. J. (2025) · International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Multimedia (MUM) · doi:10.1145/3771882.3771908

MRProbe: Leveraging Mixed Reality to Enable Embodied Interaction and In-Situ Evaluation of Product ConceptsPreprint

Wang, Q., Jiang, Y., Zhang, Y., Pang, B., Lou, Y., & Yu, B. (2025) · SSRN Electronic Journal · doi:10.2139/ssrn.5558180

Enhancing sports games with tangible interaction: a comparative study during the development of a curling game

Yang, Q., Chen, K., Xue, J., Yuan, Q., Xu, J., & Yao, Z. (2025) · Interacting with Computers · doi:10.1093/iwc/iwaf048

Embodied Interaction Facilitates Creative Thinking in Conceptual and Optimization Design Tasks: An Empirical Study in 3D Computer-Aided Design Systems

Wang, W., Niu, H., Lu, Z., Hao, J., Wang, X., Hao, C., Yuan, T., Wang, Y., Guo, J., & Song, X. (2025) · International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction · doi:10.1080/10447318.2025.2594753

Exploring 2D, 3D, and Hybrid Interfaces for Embodied Human Computer InteractionsPreprint

Moydell, L. E., Kyle, A., & Jurewicz, K. A. (2025) · SSRN Electronic Journal · doi:10.2139/ssrn.5995948

Touch, Gesture, and Conversation: A Case Study in the Choreography of Interaction with a Data Physicalization

Perovich, L. J., Wu, C., Rogowitz, B. E., & Offenhuber, D. (2026) · CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems · doi:10.1145/3772318.3790741

From Motion to Meaning

Bruner, M. S., & Seo, J. H. (2025) · International Conference on Digital and Interactive Arts (ARTECH) · doi:10.1145/3773699.3774712

Influence of Pre‐Service Teachers' Spatial Activity Interests Shape Spatial Anxiety, Perspective Taking, and Mistakes

Çilingir, E., & Artut, P. D. (2026) · European Journal of Education · doi:10.1111/ejed.70702

From Perception to Representation of Dynamic Models in Virtual Reality Simulations: Decoding Scientific and Embodied Knowing Through Gestures

Lui, M., Mullally, M., & McEwen, R. N. (2026) · Journal of Science Education and Technology · doi:10.1007/s10956-026-10339-z

AIGC-Empowered Co-design a Four-Step Methodology for Embodied Experience in Open Digital Exhibition Halls

Cai, W., & Li, D. (2026) · Communications in computer and information science · doi:10.1007/978-3-032-30836-8_1

Drawing or gesturing? Prior knowledge moderates the impact of embodied pedagogies

Zhang, I., Zhao, Z., Yu, R., Tan, J., & Son, J. Y. (2026) · Cognitive Research Principles and Implications · doi:10.1186/s41235-026-00740-y

3D Dreams Are Made of This - Comparing Sketching on XR and Tablet Devices as Input Modalities for 3D Model Generation

Pfützenreuter, N., Liebers, J., Heger, R., Maly, H., Tischer, S., Dao, A. D., Goedicke, D., & Schneegaß, S. (2026) · Mensch und Computer (MuC) · doi:10.1145/3820253.3820276

TwistCraft: Designing an LLM-Powered Tangible Construction Game for Developing Children’s Spatial Skills

Zhou, X., Wang, Y., Chai, Y., & Li, M. (2025) · International Symposium on Computational Intelligence and Design · doi:10.1109/iscid68789.2025.00061

Sound as the Score: Designing Progressive Audio Layering as Embodied Music Reward

Zhen, C., Xu, Y., Sun, Z., Dulic, A., & Thorogood, M. (2026) · Annual Symposium on Computer-Human Interaction in Play · doi:10.1145/3800965.3834330

Design of embodied interfaces for engaging spatial cognition

Clifton, P. G., Chang, J. S.-K., Yeboah, G., Doucette, A., Chandrasekharan, S., Nitsche, M., Welsh, T. N., & Mazalek, A. (2016) · Cognitive Research Principles and Implications · doi:10.1186/s41235-016-0032-5 · Cited by 32 · see citing works

Supporting spatial skill learning with gesture-based embodied interaction

Chiu, P.-T. (2017) · Illinois Digital Environment for Access to Learning and Scholarship (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)

Supporting Spatial Skill Learning with Gesture-Based Embodied Design

Chiu, P.-T., Wauck, H. C., Xiao, Z., Yao, Y., & Fu, W. (2018) · ACM International Conference on Intelligent User Interfaces (IUI) · doi:10.1145/3172944.3172994 · Cited by 14 · see citing works

Tangible and Virtual Interactions for Supporting Spatial Cognition

Chang, J. S.-K. (2017) · ACM Conference Companion Publication on Designing Interactive Systems (DIS Companion) · doi:10.1145/3064857.3079163 · Cited by 4 · see citing works

Spatial Ability Improvement by Tangible Interaction

Yu, M., Liu, Y., Zhao, G., Yu, C., & Shi, Y. (2018) · CHI Conference Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI EA) · doi:10.1145/3170427.3188545 · Cited by 6 · see citing works