MSci · AI & Robotics
King’s College London
Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence & Robotics. Thesis: “Cyberlink Arm” — Innovative Masters Nomination.
Curriculum Vitae · Updated May 2026
A life built.
M.L. Hariras Tongyai — Futurist, XR Designer, AI & Robotics Engineer. Born in Bangkok, trained in London, building in Southeast Asia for over a decade.
Experience
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2020 — Present Bangkok, TH
Founder & Creative Director
Augma Imaginarium
Founded a studio building immersive, gamified, and emotionally intelligent systems. Direction across XR, real-time platforms, exhibitions, branded experiences, and product. Clients across Thailand & SEA in heritage, sport, wellness, and culture.
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Nov — Dec 2025 Bangkok · Chonburi · Songkhla
Head of Tech, Media & Protocol
33rd SEA Games · Sport Climbing
Led the technology, broadcast graphics, and protocol operations for the Extreme Sport Climbing event. Live scoring, athlete tracking, and multi-venue real-time platforms across Southeast Asia’s biggest sporting event.
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2023 — Present Nakhon Nayok & Bangkok, TH
Founder
Baan ARVR
Retelling Thai traditions through fine XR experiences. Spatial storytelling that turns heritage sites into living, layered worlds. Educational AR programmes for students in collaboration with the Department of Education.
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2022 — Present Bangkok, TH
Founder & Product Lead
BUNN-E
An active gamification platform with an AI accountability assistant — BUNN-E, the chatbot rabbit. Behavioural change, fitness, and coaching fused into a single conversational experience. Finalist, AIS Intouch Invent Builder.
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2018 — 2020 Bangkok, TH
Independent XR & AI Engineer
Selected client projects
Cross-disciplinary work spanning AR development on Niantic Lightship, Meta Quest, and browser XR. Engagements with cultural institutions, medical/healthcare ventures (THG Medical Tokens), and brand partners.
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2014 — 2018 London, UK
Research & Prototyping
King’s College London · Queen Mary, U of London
University research projects in AI, robotics, and human-machine interfaces. Master’s thesis on the “Cyberlink Arm” — a neurally-driven prosthetic interface. Innovation award for the “Hyperloop for Thailand” feasibility study with the Royal Thai Embassy.
Education
BEng · Robotics & Engineering
Queen Mary, University of London
Bachelor of Engineering in Robotics. Focus on embedded systems, computer vision, and human-machine interaction.
Secondary & Pre-University
Bangkok, Thailand
International curriculum with strong emphasis on STEM, design, and arts. Pathway to engineering studies in London.
Awards & Recognition
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2024
Prestige 300 Highflyer
Prestige Thailand · November 2024 Issue
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2024
Innovator Cover Feature
Prestige Thailand · Innovator Issue · May 2024
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2023
Department of Education Excellence Award
Nakhon Nayok · AR Skills Education for Students
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2022
Finalist · AIS Intouch Invent Builder
For BUNN-E gamification platform
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2021
Panelist · Cryptocurrency Forum
Bangkok Post · Post Today · THG Medical Tokens
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2018
“Cyberlink Arm” Innovative Masters Nomination
King’s College London · AI & Robotics MSci
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2017
“Hyperloop for Thailand” Innovation Award
Royal Thai Embassy London · Samaggi Academic Conference
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2017
“Gaga for Gadgets” Tech Devotee Feature
Thailand Tatler · April 2017 Issue
Selected capabilities
Open to 2026 briefs.
Currently taking on collaborations across XR, real-time events, AI & robotics, and immersive heritage. Based in Bangkok, working globally.