Virtual Sensor Networks
From The Theme ADVANCED HUMAN COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES WHAT IF? What if we could use sensors to seamlessly exchange information between virtual worlds and the physical world? WHAT WE SET OUT TO DO We set out to develop a sensor network for a virtual world, and to develop protocols and tools that combine Virtual and real-world […]
Real Time Tracking, Detecting and Correcting of Motion
From The Theme ADVANCED HUMAN COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES WHAT IF? What if a virtual reality tracking & rendering system could automatically detect when your physical motion deviated from the optimal path, and show you exactly what you did wrong – replaying your motion on an avatar that looks just like you? WHAT WE SET OUT TO […]
Human Machine Interaction and Sensing of the Golf Swing
From The Theme HUMAN MACHINE INTERACTION AND SENSING WHAT IF? What if we could identify the vital elements of a repeatable, expertly performed movement or task, and translate these elements into a training tool? WHAT WE SET OUT TO DO We set out to evaluate the biomechanical data of an elite golfer’s swing, in order […]
Designing Sensor-Based Interactions by Example
From The Theme HUMAN MACHINE INTERACTION AND SENSING WHAT IF? What if we had tools that made designing sensor-based interactions, applications and products as easy as demonstrating sensor input and desired behavior? WHAT WE SET OUT TO DO We set out to develop a tool that would make designing sensor-based interactions as easy as performing […]
Smart Home Care Network Using Distributed Vision-Based Reasoning
From The Theme HUMAN MACHINE INTERACTION AND SENSING WHAT IF? What if we could develop a Smart Home Care Network that would enable the elderly to live independently while enjoying the assurance of timely access to caregivers? WHAT WE SET OUT TO DO We set out to develop a self-organizing, distributed network of image sensors […]
Detection of Comprehension & Emotion from Real-time Video Capture of Facial Expressions
From The Theme HUMAN MACHINE INTERACTION AND SENSING WHAT IF? What if we could automatically detect how well someone is comprehending information presented on a computer screen, based on the emotions they display? WHAT WE SET OUT TO DO We set out to assess the effects of emotion on comprehension, using educational systems already in […]
Interaction Archetypes in Global Teamwork (Arche)
From The Theme CONTEXTUAL FUTURES FOR SMART PERSONAL DEVICES WHAT IF? What if ubiquitous wearable sensors and smart devices could be leveraged to augment global team interaction, improve team dynamics, and unlock new team potential? WHAT WE SET OUT TO DO We proposed Arche, a concept-proving project aimed at uncovering interaction archetypes in global teamwork […]
Enabling Impromptu Interaction Through a Robotic Water Cooler
From The Theme CONTEXTUAL FUTURES FOR SMART PERSONAL DEVICES WHAT IF? What if we could leverage smart personal devices, and their communicative abilities, to encourage coworkers to interact with each other? WHAT WE SET OUT TO DO We set out to develop a personal, robot interaction platform that, through its movement and behavior, triggers individuals […]
A Journey from Islands of Knowledge to Mutual Understanding in Global Business Meetings
From The Theme KNOWLEDGE WORKER PRODUCTIVITY WHAT IF What if we could use technology to make meetings in a global business environment more effective? WHAT WE SET OUT TO DO We set out to develop a model and tool to promote mutual understanding among global teams, and improve knowledge worker productivity during distributed team meetings. […]