Research
My research develops AI-powered assistive systems that enhance human cognition. Specifically, I focus on three core areas: perception, memory, and behavior.
1. Perception Support
DanmuA11y
CHI 2025 Best Paper Honorable Mention
Making Time-Synced On-Screen Video Comments (Danmu) Accessible to Blind and Low Vision Users via Multi-Viewer Audio Discussions
Shuchang Xu, Xiaofu Jin, Huamin Qu, Yukang Yan
Branch Explorer
UIST 2025
Leveraging Branching Narratives to Support Interactive 360° Video Viewing for Blind and Low Vision Users
Shuchang Xu, Xiaofu Jin, Wenshuo Zhang, Huamin Qu, Yukang Yan
Sonic Stage
CHI EA 2026
Automatically Generating an Interactive Spatial Soundscape to Facilitate Dialogue Video Comprehension for Blind and Low Vision Viewers
Shuchang Xu, Xiaofu Jin, Gaurav Jain, Wenshuo Zhang, Huamin Qu, Brian A. Smith, Yukang Yan
Virtual Paving
IMWUT 2020
Rendering a Smooth Path for People with Visual Impairment through Vibrotactile and Audio Feedback
Shuchang Xu, Ciyuan Yang, Wenhao Ge, Chun Yu, Yuanchun Shi
LightGuide
IMWUT 2021
Directing Visually Impaired People along a Path Using Light Cues
Ciyuan Yang*, Shuchang Xu*, Tianyu Yu, Guanhong Liu, Chun Yu, Yuanchun Shi * Co-first authors
Tactile Compass
CHI 2021
Enabling Visually Impaired People to Follow a Path with Continuous Directional Feedback
Guanhong Liu, Tianyu Yu, Chun Yu, Haiqing Xu, Shuchang Xu, Ciyuan Yang, Feng Wang, Haipeng Mi, Yuanchun Shi
2. Memory and Reasoning
RemiAssist
Under Review
A Therapist-Supporting System for Photo-Based Reminiscence Therapy in Dementia Care
Shuchang Xu, Minglong Tang, Junyan Mao, Xiaofu Jin, Wazeer Zulfikar, Yasith Samaradivakara, Jiayi Zhou, Huamin Qu, Yuling Sun, Pattie Maes
Memory Reviver
UIST 2024
Supporting Photo-Collection Reminiscence for People with Visual Impairment via a Proactive Chatbot
Shuchang Xu, Chang Chen, Zichen Liu, Xiaofu Jin, Linping Yuan, Yukang Yan, Huamin Qu
NeuroSync
UIST 2025 Best Paper Honorable Mention
Intent-Aware Code-Based Problem Solving via Direct LLM Understanding Modification
Wenshuo Zhang, Leixian Shen, Shuchang Xu, Jindu Wang, Jian Zhao, Huamin Qu, Linping Yuan
3. Behavior and Learning
Wearable AR for Restorative Breaks
CHI 2026
How Interactive Narrative Experiences Support Relaxation for Young Adults
Jindu Wang, Runze Cai, Shuchang Xu, Tianrui Hu, Huamin Qu, Shengdong Zhao, Linping Yuan
RhythmTA
UIST 2025
A Visual-Aided Interactive System for ESL Rhythm Training via Dubbing Practice
Chang Chen, Sicheng Song, Shuchang Xu, Zhicheng Li, Huamin Qu, Yanna Lin