Yuehang Lin — HCI/VR/Haptics

MSc of University Of Birmingham

HCI / VR / HAPTICS RESEARCHER

A highly effective Interdisciplinary (Maths, English, Computer Science) Research Engineer specializing in VR, Haptics, and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). I possess a holistic, data-driven skill set spanning the entire research pipeline: from high-fidelity simulation (Unity, C#) and hardware prototyping (Fusion 360, sensors) to rigorous experimental evaluation. My core expertise lies in translating complex research problems into reliable, scalable, and cross-disciplinary interactive systems, and I am recognized as a fast learner who adapts quickly to new tools and domains.

Research

Haptic Slip Rendering for Improved Grasp Stability in VR Teleoperation (MSc Thesis)

Developed a full VR–haptics closed-loop system integrating Unity/C#, custom fingertip hardware, and serial communication. Conducted a controlled user study (N=21) with over 2M frames of data. Results showed ~30% faster first success with haptics, angular error reduced from ~45° to ~18°, and multimodal feedback improved user confidence (NASA-TLX >6 vs. ~4.5 unimodal).

Hardware

Custom Fingertip Haptic Device & Tracking Rig

Engineered modular fingertip haptic devices with multi-axis sensor integration. Designed and 3D-printed stable tracking rigs for repeatable experiments, enabling closed-loop VR–haptics studies with real-time serial I/O.

Crystal Music Interactive Installation (with OBI Robotics)

Led hardware engineering for an interactive art installation combining crystals, sensors, and sound synthesis. Designed Fusion 360 models and reusable sensor modules, ensuring stability in exhibition settings. Bridged artistic concepts with reliable HCI engineering

ESP32 + TB6612 Circuit for Five Finger Motors

Circuit & System Integration

Built ESP32 + TB6612 motor driver circuits to drive five independent fingertip motors for haptic rendering. Ensured modular wiring, stable power delivery, and compact enclosures, supporting long-duration experiments.

Software

XR–Haptics Closed-Loop Stack

Implemented a real-time Unity/C# physics pipeline with haptic rendering, serial communication, and user study logging. Enabled system tuning for slip rendering and stable experimental replication. Provided modular scripts for experimental conditions and automated data collection

VitaFit | Health Management App Concept

Co-designed a lifestyle app (UoB Design Challenge). Features included food barcode scanning, AI-powered meal suggestions, wearable integration, and UI prototypes emphasizing simplicity and usability. Tailored for the 20–30 age group to encourage better diet tracking

Fall8 | IoT-based Fall Detection System

Developed an Arduino Nano 33 BLE–based system with Edge Impulse ML integration and Flutter app. Achieved 95% detection accuracy by combining self-collected and public datasets. The app provided real-time emergency alerts, caregiver notifications, and recovery confirmation

Interactive Platform | Vocational Chinese Learning System

Built a segmented learning platform with interactive modules, personalized recommendations, and task reminders. Improved course completion rate by 50% and task completion by 40%. Delivered UI prototypes and backend logic for multi-user environments.