Dr. Evagoras Xydas is the Founder and CEO of IREROBOT LTD, a Cyprus-based deep-tech company developing haptic technologies that bridge humans and machines through touch. His work focuses on wearable haptics, robotics, XR, and accessibility, including ACETT, a sound-to-touch wearable for Deaf and hard-of-hearing users, and HGLOVE, a haptic glove for immersive digital and robotic interaction. With a background in mechanical engineering, robotics, and sensory substitution, he has led funded R&D projects, secured international partnerships, and developed patented technologies aimed at creating more inclusive and multisensory human–technology experiences.