Hugo Brument

Hugo Brument is a researcher at TU Wien's Institute for Visual Computing and Human-Centered Technology, Faculty of Informatics. As a Researcher (Univ.Ass.), his work focuses on Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR), particularly in haptic feedback systems, locomotion techniques, and collaborative mixed reality. He earned his PhD in 2021 with a thesis on navigation techniques in VR, honored with the IEEE VR Best Dissertation Honorable Mention (2023). His research explores how users interact with virtual environments through motion perception, avatar embodiment, and novel interface designs.

• Education: PhD in Computer Science (2021), TU Wien.

Research Interests: Brument investigates haptic devices (e.g., Shiftly), locomotion algorithms for group navigation, and the impact of mixed reality setups on collaborative tasks. His work combines hardware prototyping (e.g., origami-based haptics) with user studies to improve immersion and interaction in VR/AR applications.

Teaching: He co-teaches courses like Virtual and Augmented Reality: Advanced Topics, Project in Computer Science, and Virtual Reality Maker Lab, emphasizing hands-on development in XR technologies.

• Awards:
  • VGCT Best Dissertation Honorable Mention (IEEE VR 2023)
  • Best Paper Award (EURO VR 2020)
  • Best 3DUI Contest (IEEE VR 2019)

Labs & Projects: Active in the Mixed Reality Lab and the ACD project (2020–2028), focusing on CBRN training platforms and collaborative XR applications. His work bridges hardware innovation (e.g., robotic grippers with paper origami) and user-centric design principles.