Simon Liao

Research Assistant at National Taipei University of Technology

Liquid Mask VR project: patented haptic technology; VR haptic interactions; tested immersion; integrated with Unity for diving simulations; co-authored studies and collaborated with UI/UX design.

VR Developer at HYVE Innovate GmbH

Developed game logic for the Robotic Scope: Digital Twin Surgical Training Simulation using Unity; co-developed a C# .NET bridge to PCAN-Basic API; enhanced software functionality and user experience through collaboration with UI/UX designers.

Intern at VAONS VR Augsburg

Developed PowerShell scripts and optimized hardware/software performance of PCs; tested remote client setups; contributed to VR testing across industries; supported VR training scenarios.

Founder / CF Studio at CF Studio

Founded CF Studio; commercialized LED dancing gadget; launched with Chinese Culture University and expanded to universities across Taiwan; managed hardware prototyping and product development.

Founder / Idea Box at Idea Box

Design, focus: Business plan creation; development of startup ideas; provided design and prototyping support for entrepreneurial projects in Taipei.

VR Developer at Immersion Studio YL

Self-employed; created fully interactive VR applications; integrated Google Street View; developed custom algorithms for Google Maps Tiles API; collaborated with UI/UX designers; built 3D asset pipelines in Blender and tested across healthcare, automotive and home sectors.

Research Assistant at National Taipei University of Technology

Contributed to the Liquid Mask VR project, including development of patent-pending VR haptic technology and a related research paper; supported hardware integration, VR immersion evaluations, and collaboration across teams.

VR Developer at HYVE Innovate GmbH

Developed game logic for the Robotic Scope: Digital Twin Surgical Training Simulation in Unity; collaborated with UI/UX designers on menus based on Figma; built a C# .NET bridge to PCAN-Basic API; 3D CAD prototyping; implemented Git Flow and tested VR/haptic tech and digital twin concepts.

Intern / VR Application Developer at VAONS Virtual Reality

Developed PowerShell scripts; optimized hardware/software performance for PCs; applied German language skills in daily work; contributed to VR projects.

Project Lead, Liquid Cover VR Accessory Project at IdeasBox (Taipei, Taiwan)

Led the Liquid Cover VR Accessory Project, using vacuum forming, laser cutting, and 3D scanning for reverse engineering the VR mask; coordinated with OEM manufacturers to test and refine prototypes.