ACM SIGCHI Talks & Presentations

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Pepper's Cone - An Inexpensive Do-It-Yourself 3D Display

Learn to create a simple 3D display using a tablet and plastic cone, allowing 360-degree viewing without special equipment. Explore the optical principles and implementation of this innovative, low-cost technology.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

Rwanda is Different from California - From Coding to Innovation to Impact People

Explore how technology solutions must be adapted for Africa's unique context, focusing on smartphone-first users and the potential for innovation to address local challenges and impact lives.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

The Human Element in Cybercrime and Cybersecurity

Explore the human factor in cybersecurity through encounters with hackers and pentesters. Learn why understanding attacker motivations is crucial for developing effective defenses beyond usable security.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Explorations on Single Usability Metrics

Explores challenges in developing a Single Usability Metric at Microsoft, discussing error rates, time-on-task targets, and scale anchoring. Proposes alternative metric using simple thresholds from anchor text and inter-metric correlations.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

Triptech - A Method for Evaluating Early Design Concepts

Explore Triptech, a method for evaluating early design concepts in UX, focusing on user needs, desirability, and usefulness. Learn its application in tech-driven innovation practices.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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A Review of User Interface Design for Interactive Machine Learning

Explores user interface design for Interactive Machine Learning, discussing challenges, solutions, and principles for effective non-expert applications in data-driven pattern recognition and development.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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On-World Computing

Exploring on-world computing: bridging digital and physical realms through innovative interfaces, projected touchscreens, and augmented reality for seamless interaction with digital content in everyday environments.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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DARPA's Explainable Artificial Intelligence - XAI Program

Explore DARPA's Explainable AI program, its goals, strategies, and applications in machine learning, autonomy, and deep learning. Gain insights into the future of transparent AI systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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The Future Evolution of Language

Exploring mixed reality's potential to revolutionize communication through interactive visualizations, potentially evolving language itself and enhancing human interaction in unprecedented ways.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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The Material for the 21st Century

Exploring self-sustainable computing through computational materials, proposing a vision for post-Moore's Law era and inspiring new research across disciplines.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Interactive Feedforward for Improving Performance and Maintaining Intrinsic Motivation in VR Exergaming

Explores interactive feedforward technique in VR exergaming to improve performance and maintain motivation during high-intensity workouts, comparing self-models and virtual competitors.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Learning Visual Importance for Graphic Designs and Data Visualizations

Explore AI-driven models predicting visual element importance in designs and data visualizations, with applications in retargeting, thumbnailing, and interactive design tools.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Seeing, Sensing and Recognizing Laban Movement Qualities

Explore computational models of expressive movement using Laban Movement Analysis, combining multimodal sensors and expert knowledge to recognize and characterize movement qualities for interactive applications.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Synthetic Sensors - Towards General-Purpose Sensing

Explore general-purpose sensing with Synthetic Sensors, a versatile approach for monitoring diverse environmental aspects using a single enhanced sensor, offering cost-effective and unobtrusive IoT solutions.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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TrussFab - Fabricating Sturdy Large-Scale Structures on Desktop 3D Printers

Innovative system for creating large-scale, weight-bearing structures using 3D printing and plastic bottles. Combines engineering principles with user-friendly design tools for non-experts to build furniture, bridges, and more.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk