HumanTech
Between humans and technology
At the intersection of the technological, economic and human sciences, the HumanTech institute works to improve life quality and wellbeing through the ingenious application of new technology. Our objective is to facilitate the emergence of a smart society in which technology and society can co-evolve.
Interdisciplinary approach
Strategic societal challenges
Ingenious use of new technologies
Research focus areas
HumanTech aims at empowering humans both as individuals and as members of an increasingly dynamic, nomadic and globalized society.
Advanced interfaces and smart spaces
- Human-computer Interaction
- Natural interaction
- Immersive technologies
- Conversational interfaces
- Machine learning
- Internet of Things
- Adaptative systems
Data science and human analytics
- Intelligent data analysis
- Artificial intelligence
- Multimedia processing
- Intelligent information management systems
- Semantic technologies
- Information visualization
Human-centered innovation
- User-centered design
- Interaction design
- User evaluation
- Usability tests
- Ergonomics
Facilities
HumanTech has an interdisciplinary research laboratory known as « Design for Innovation ». As a member of the Digital Health and Care Competence Center, HumanTech also works closely with the Fribourg School of Health Sciences (HedS-FR) to find innovative solutions to health problems.
Education
Custom training programs on the topics of Digital Society & Health and Interaction Science and Technology are available at the request of companies and partners.
Contact
Elena Mugellini
Full Professor UAS/Institute Head
Office
HEIA_D20.17
Phone
+41 26 429 68 70
E-mail
elena.mugellini@hefr.ch