Leerresultaten

  • Obtain an overview of advanced technologies in the field of human-machine interaction 
  • Know the theoretical fundamentals behind these technologies
  • Know technical tools that allow to apply these technologies
  • Develop an understanding of the past, present and future evolution of the field of human-machine interaction

Doelstellingen

The goal of this course is to give students an overview over a series of advanced technologies in the field of human-machine interaction: multimodal interfaces, tangible interfaces, augmented reality... For each topic, the theoretical fundamentals and techniques will be surveyed, as well as some tools that allow to create and explore each technology. At the end of the course, an overview over all topics will be presented. 
 

Inhoud

  • Foundations of Human-computer interaction
  • Multimodal interfaces
  • Gesture-based interfaces
  • Tangible user interfaces
  • Augmented and virtual reality
  • Personal information management
  • Basics of information visualisation
  • Affective computing 

Oefeningen

A project will be organised during the semester, to deepen some aspects explored during the class.

Evaluatiemethode

Oral exam on the contents presented + practical project during the semester.

Bronnen, referenties en ondersteunend materiaal

Cf slides on webcampus. Due to the very evolutive nature of the discussed topics, no definite source exists, as the class is based on dozens of references as well as the own expertise of the teacher. 

Taal van de instructie

English