Introducing the PAIR-HCI Center 

The PAIR-HCI Center (Physical AI Research for Human-Centered Interaction) is a GIST-led international research hub established to advance next-generation HCI and XR for safe, trustworthy, and effective interaction with Physical AI. As AI expands into embodied systems such as robots and autonomous mobility, human-centered design becomes crucial for safety, usability, and real-world adoption. 

Building on a strong global collaboration framework, the Center addresses four core interaction challenges—interpretability, inclusive accessibility, situated reasoning, and multimodal experiences—and develops pathways for real-world impact with leading research and industry partners, including MIT CSAIL, KETI, KAIST, and SNU RI. Across a six-year roadmap, we advance four research tracks and nine key technologies applicable to diverse Physical AI platforms, ranging from collaborative and industrial robots to autonomous vehicles and humanoids. 

By combining the complementary strengths across international and domestic partners, the Center aims to nurture global talent and accelerate the translation of human-centered Physical AI into society and industry.