Bing's research questions the homogeneity and perceptual constraints inherent in the embodied experiences facilitated by pre-programmed intangible media across performance, contemporary art, technology and interactive design. She argues that these experiences, with great deduction of uniqueness & real-time presence, result in a monotonous and low-entropy future. The ignorance of perceptual richness and personal embodiment deepens the dualism of body and mind.

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Bing's research tries to draw a picture of a more tangible future in this increasingly digital world. She advocates for enhancing the materiality of all layers of experiences:

• the Materiality of the Human Body;

• the Materiality of Interactive Objects;

• the Materiality of the Entire Experience. 

The inclusion of random and personal input re-emphasises the physical existence of the human body. Through the research on soft robotics and adaptive mechanism, she develops systems capable of swiftly responding to unpredictable input. Additionally, through the creation of multisensory encounters, with a particular emphasis on haptics and materiality, she tests how the materials evoke personal emotions and memories, ultimately fostering a reconnection of body and mind.

 

In conclusion, Bing's research shows how tangible media with an emphasis on haptics has greater potential to restore the uniqueness and authenticity of embodied experiences, leading to the future of human-material interaction where reality is enhanced rather than replaced.