Human-computer interaction
Designing technology that is more intuitive, accessible, and useful across the full range of human experiences.
Tongue-Gesture Recognition in Head-Mounted Displays
Head mounted displays are often used in many situations where the hands of an user may be occupied or otherwise unusable due to situational or permanent movement impairments. Hands-free interaction is critical for making mixed…
CityLifeSim: A High-Fidelity Pedestrian and Vehicle Simulation with Complex Behaviors
CityLife is a flexible, high-fidelity simulation that allows users to define complex scenarios with essentially unlimited actors, including both pedestrians and vehicles. This tool allows each vehicle and pedestrian to operate with basic intelligence that…
Microsoft Research Special Projects
Note: This research has reached its conclusion, and this page is for historical reference and archival purposes only. The Microsoft Research Special Projects group operates on the boundary between engineering and research to drive breakthrough…
Microsoft Soundscape – New Horizons with a Community-Driven Approach
Editor’s note, June 19, 2023 – The date existing installations of the Soundscape iOS app can continue to be used has been extended to Aug. 30, 2023. The article has been updated to reflect that…
