Computer Science Research Seminar: “Extrapolating the Research Timeline of HCI: Cyber Meets Physical
The Department of Computer Science at BU MET held its latest research seminar with Dr. Max Mühlhäuser, Professor, University of Darmstadt. Entitled, “Extrapolating the Research Timeline of HCI: Cyber Meets Physical,” this virtual seminar was moderated Dr. Reza Rawassizadeh, Associate Professor of Computer Science.
The abstract for “Extrapolating the Research Timeline of HCI: Cyber Meets Physical,” is as follows:
In the field of image classification, Deep Convolutional Neural Networks can misclassify images by We witness the era of digital transformation: ever more areas of our business and everyday lives are pervaded by information and communication technologies. However, the majority of *interactions* between humans and this “new digital world” still happens through traditional computer-based means. This implies interaction via screens, which by their very nature *separate* the physical world—and thus people—from the digital world.
In order to overcome this barrier, two ‘movements’ must be pursued in HCI research and development: in one direction, the digital world and corresponding interaction must become tightly integrated with the physical world and with the way we perceive and interact with it; in the other direction, physical objects must become ‘naturally’ digitally interactive in the sense of Human Cyber-Physical Interaction (“HCI” revisited).
The talk will first explain the interaction obstacle mentioned in the first paragraph from a historic perspective of HCI. Thereafter, the two required grand directions of HCI R&D will be discussed. A number of recent research advancements will be mentioned as examples, and showcased via video. The talk will end with a (not so serious) sneak preview into the newest interaction modality.
Archived seminars from this series can be found on the Department of Computer Science events web page.