Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Courses

Augmenting Human Creativity - Innovations in Art and HCI - Ernest A. Edmonds

Exploring the intersection of art and HCI, Ernest Edmonds shares insights from 50 years of pioneering work in interactive art and technology, discussing innovation, collaboration, and future possibilities.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How the CHI Community Got its Groove and Changed the World

Ben Shneiderman explores the CHI Community's 35-year impact on technology and society, discussing GUI, touchscreens, mobile devices, and social media's transformative effects on various aspects of modern life.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Desktop Orbital Camera Motions Using Rotational Head Movements

Explore head movements for 3D viewpoint control, comparing yaw and roll techniques. Studies reveal roll's efficiency for orbital camera control, outperforming traditional mouse/keyboard methods by 14.5%.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

On Your Feet! Enhancing Self-Motion Perception in Leaning-Based Interfaces through Multisensory Stimuli

Explore enhancing self-motion perception in virtual environments using multisensory stimuli, including auditory, visual, and vibrotactile cues for improved user experience in VR and gaming applications.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

SUI 2016 - Demo and Poster Fast Forwards

Cutting-edge spatial user interaction research showcased through rapid-fire presentations on demos and posters, covering topics like mixed reality, 3D positioning, smartwatch interactions, and AR displays.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

SketchingWithHands - 3D Sketching Handheld Products with First-Person Hand Posture

Innovative 3D sketching system integrating hand-tracking for efficient handheld product design. Enables capturing hand postures, exploring concepts, and maintaining proper scale and usage through novel features and intuitive interfaces.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Mining Controller Inputs to Understand Gameplay

Innovative approach using probabilistic topic models to analyze controller inputs, revealing gameplay patterns and player-independent action types in video games.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Changing the Appearance of Physical Interfaces Through Controlled Transparency

Explore innovative physical interfaces that change appearance through controlled transparency, offering rapid transitions, energy efficiency, and unique benefits like creating apparent holes or nesting objects.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

ViBand - High-Fidelity Bio-Acoustic Sensing Using Commodity Smartwatch Accelerometers

Innovative smartwatch technology enhances bio-acoustic sensing, enabling gesture recognition, object detection, and body-based data transmission, expanding wearable interaction possibilities.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Immersive Scuba Diving Simulator Using Virtual Reality

Experience scuba diving on land with Amphibian, a VR simulator that replicates underwater sensations like buoyancy, drag, and temperature changes for a realistic diving experience without getting wet.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

NormalTouch and TextureTouch - High-fidelity 3D Haptic Shape Rendering on Handheld Virtual Reality Controllers

Innovative haptic controllers for VR that render 3D shapes and textures through physical displacement, enhancing user interaction and accuracy in virtual environments.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

ERICA - Interaction Mining Mobile Apps

Innovative system for capturing app design components, enabling data-driven design through interaction mining. Detects UI changes, records data streams, and creates user interaction traces for improved UX analysis and development.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Interacting with Soli - Exploring Fine-Grained Dynamic Gesture Recognition in the Radio-Frequency Spectrum

Explore novel machine learning for RF-based gesture recognition using Google's Soli sensor. Learn about high-frequency radar sensing and advanced neural network techniques for fine-grained motion detection.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Student Design Competition: Assistive Technologies - CHI 2016

Innovative student designs for assistive technologies showcased, including communication tools for the deaf, typing aids for the visually impaired, and solutions for mobility and health challenges.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Deciphering a Meal through Open Source Standards - Soylent and the Rise of Diet Hackers

Explore the DIY soylent movement, its impact on food standards, and the motivations of nutrition hobbyists. Gain insights into the risks and opportunities of amateur food-tech practices.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk