Department of Computer Science & IT · La Trobe University

Connecting Intelligences
beyond Boundaries

IXRI Lab — Intelligent XR Interface Lab

We connect humans and AI through XR, augmenting human capabilities beyond the limits of space, time, and reality.

Current Research Projects

XRMemory

XR + AI

The Future of Memory Capture, Reconstruction, and Replay in XR

How can we capture spatial experiences and replay them as if we were truly back in those moments? XRMemory investigates how XR and AI can record, reconstruct, and replay personal experiences in immersive spaces.

Physical AI

AI + Robotics

Campus-Scale Embodied Intelligence

In partnership with Cisco and NVIDIA, building a high-fidelity digital twin of the La Trobe University campus in NVIDIA Omniverse — where Physical AI agents learn to perceive and interact with the world.

Research Areas

XR

AR, VR, MR and beyond — we design and build experiential spaces that bridge reality and virtuality, enabling new forms of perception, communication, and collaboration.

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

From intelligent agents that collaborate with humans in XR to Physical AI systems that operate in the real world.

Interface & Interaction Design

Novel interfaces and interaction paradigms that make Human-AI-XR connection feel natural and seamless.

"How can XR interfaces augment human capabilities through seamless Human-AI collaboration?"

Our fundamental stance: AI is not a replacement for humans, but a partner that augments human capabilities. Technology widens the radius of what humans can achieve.

Core Values

Execution

"Ideas only gain value when they are executed."

We build prototypes, run experiments, and ship papers through rapid execution and iteration.

Creativity

"Connecting boundaries begins with thinking outside of them."

We encourage thinking unbound by existing frameworks. Borrow perspectives, ask unexpected questions.

Collaboration

"Surround yourself with intelligences that push you forward."

We collaborate with every form of intelligence — human and artificial alike.

How We Work

AI-First Research

Every member builds a personal AI assistant. Monthly AI credits ($300/mo) support active use of the best tools.

Demo-Driven

"If you can't demo it, you haven't finished it." Every project produces 15-second demo videos.

The Running Train

Board → Understand the Engine → Build Your Own Train. Every researcher becomes an independent engineer.

Target Venues

IEEE ISMAR & VR (TVCG track) as primary, expanding to ACM CHI, UIST, CVPR, and ECCV.

Director

Dr. Dooyoung Kim

Lecturer, Department of CS & IT, La Trobe University

PhD in Culture Technology (AR/VR) from KAIST. 3x Best Paper Award winner at IEEE ISMAR, 25+ publications, Co-PI on $9M+ in research grants. Pioneer of XRMemory research. Global Shaper at World Economic Forum.

Interested in Joining?

We welcome motivated students and researchers who share our vision of connecting intelligences beyond boundaries. Reach out to learn about open positions.

Get in Touch

"Connect. Augment. Transcend."

Connect humans and AI. Augment human capabilities. Transcend the boundaries of space, time, and reality.