Human-computer interaction
Redefining human experiences through innovations in research, design, and technology.
Project
Mt. Rogers: Head-worn virtual displays
The Mt. Rogers research project is focused on improving traditional productivity tasks in mixed reality environments. It allows users to put on a head-mounted display and surround themselves with as many virtual monitors as is…
Group
VIDA
The VIDA Group focuses on a human-centric approach to working with data, exploring areas such as data visualization, communicating with data, the creation of tools for working with data, immersive analytics, and interaction and understanding…
Group
Knowledge Technologies and Intelligent Experiences (KTX)
Knowledge Technologies and Intelligent Experiences (KTX) develops new AI technologies and AI-powered user experiences that enable individuals, teams, and enterprises to achieve more. We perform research and advanced development on projects that make and utilize…
Project
Thinga.Me
Featuring “GrabCut” segmentation technology, developed at Microsoft Research Cambridge, Thinga.Me was an iPhone app that allowed people to take photos of the important physical items in their lives, quickly cut them out, and arrange them…
Tool
Microsoft Hands-Free Sound Jam
Microsoft Hands-Free Sound Jam, or “MSHFSJ”, is an eye-controlled music environment for electronic loop-based performance and composition. It is designed using familiar design paradigms found in commercial music production software, which have been adapted to…
Project
Tilda
Group chat applications like Microsoft Teams and Slack have become really popular in recent years in the work place, but these systems have also been criticized for creating an “always on” work culture, in part…
Video
Soundscape LinkedIn Accessibility Demo
The Microsoft Soundscape app enables anyone to hear the physical world around them. It’s a powerful tool that reimagines how technology can enhance independence and mobility for people who are blind and low vision. In…
