Communicating Human Experience: 25 Years of HCT Research

Explore 25 years of groundbreaking research in human communication technologies with Professor Sidney Fels from the University of British Columbia. Delve into the long-term goals of extending technologies for human cognitive, physical, and emotional communication to address complex challenges facing humanity. Discover how research on creating a human voice instrument has led to advancements in biomechanical modeling of the human body, with applications in medicine, linguistics, brain-to-speech interfaces, and music. Learn about innovative approaches to elevate video as an expressive medium and new ways to interact with visual content. Examine the development of mixed reality technologies, including the spherical fish-tank virtual reality display that merges VR with the real world. Gain insights into interaction design through a theory of interaction aesthetics focusing on reflection, response, control, and belonging. This conference talk by a Distinguished University Scholar covers a wide range of interdisciplinary research, from human-computer interaction to neural networks and interactive arts, showcasing the impact of long-term research in addressing complex challenges in human communication technologies.