The HumanTech Institute is led by Elena Mugellini, Professor at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Western Switzerland, HES-SO. The Institute was created in January 2013 and is based on the “success story” of the previous MISG group. The HumanTech Institute aims at perpetuating activities conducted in the framework of the former group and launching the evolution towards a multidisciplinary research center, which will place human beings at the heart of technology. About 30 persons (professors, researchers, PhD students and engineers) currently work for the Institute.
Competences
Advanced Interfaces and Smart Spaces
This axis is related to the design and development of smart every day technologies that are sensitive and responsive to the presence of people and that can improve human well-being by making it possible for people to interact with their environment in a seamless, trustworthy and natural manner.
Keywords : Multimodal Interaction, Pattern Recognition, Machine Learning, Human-Computer Interaction, Internet of Things, Intelligent and Adaptative Systems, Multimedia Processing
Information Management and Intelligent Data Analysis
This axis refers to the process of modeling, retrieving, visualizing and transforming data with the goal of highlighting useful information, suggesting conclusions and supporting decision-making.
Keywords : Intelligent Data Analysis, Data Mining, Statistical Analysis, Multimedia Processing, Advanced Information Systems, Semantic Technologies, Ontologies, Web Engineering, Information Visualisation, Information Retrieval, Linked Data, Intelligent Information Management Systems
Product and Service Design
This axis refers to the design and development of high quality interactive systems and products that are compatible with people and their ways of living.
The application domains of our research and development activities cover: "Home and Entertainment", "Office and Business", "Nomadism and Mobility", "Health and Well-being", "Smart City".
Keywords : User Centered Design, Interaction Design, User Evaluation, Usability Test, Ergonomics, Participatory design