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Muyao Wu

From Microbial Genomes to Mobile Magic.

A scientist by training and an inventor at heart, I build playful, practical tools that bridge the digital and physical worlds.

Portrait of Muyao Wu

A Journey Across Disciplines

My story is a tapestry woven from threads of rigorous scientific inquiry, playful technological invention, and an insatiable curiosity about the world.

Bioinformatics at UC San Diego

My academic journey began in the microscopic world. At UCSD, I decoded microbial genomes for the Adaptive Laboratory Evolution (ALE) team, crafting software tools to unravel complex biological systems. This taught me rigor, precision, and the art of building tools for discovery.

The First Spark of Invention

Even as an undergraduate, my inventive spirit led me to create a quirky app to measure phone-throwing distance. This early exploration into sensor fusion was a playful hint of my future path—using the powerful sensors in our pockets in unconventional ways.

Today: The Art of Sensor Fusion

Now, I channel my expertise in complex systems and tool-building into app development. I apply the rigor of a bioinformatician to the creative challenges of software engineering, focusing on sensor fusion to create apps that are not just smart, but intuitive and delightful.

My Creations

Here are a couple of the projects I've brought to life.

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Phruler

The AR tape measure that works.

Tired of frustrating AR measuring apps that rely on aiming? Phruler works like a real tape measure by tracking its own movement. It's simple, accurate, and can measure things other apps can't.

iOS ARKit Sensor Fusion
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From The Workshop

I'm always tinkering with new ideas. Here's a peek at what's currently on my mind and on the horizon.

Pholor

Designed as a friend for the colorblind and creators, Pholor uses smart AR averaging to see, name, and understand any color with joy and accuracy.

Coming Soon iOS Accessibility

Phruler for Android

The move-to-measure magic of Phruler, rebuilt from the ground up to bring intuitive AR measuring to Android devices.

In Development Android

Unannounced AR Games

Several playful and immersive AR games are in early development. Stay tuned for sneak peeks!

Stealth Mode Gaming

AR Tools for Artists

A new suite of tools for digital creators is in the early stages of research and development. More details will be revealed in the future.

Prototyping Creative Tools

AR Language Learning

An experimental project focused on using AR to create more immersive and contextual educational experiences. Further information is not yet public.

Prototyping Education

What Should I Build Next?

Have a cool idea for an app? I'd love to hear it!

Let's Connect

I'm always open to discussing new projects, creative ideas, or opportunities to build cool things.