The amount of data available and the complexity of IT systems are increasing. Given this fact, it is important not to lose sight of people and their needs as users of technologies. Therefore, the Human-Centered Computing Labs at TU Graz offer new opportunities for interdisciplinary research in the growing field of Human-Centered Computing, which places people at the center of technological developments. In particular, the expansion of human-machine interaction and the user-friendly presentation of information have priority.

Laboratories and equipment

A total of six laboratories with different research focuses have been created at TU Graz:

•     Immersive Computing Lab: large laboratory with motion-caputuring technology.Can be used for research into remote sensing with robots, among other things .
•     Vehicle-Human Interaction Lab. Modern racing simulators, synchronized with sensors for recording physiological data. Main areas of research: Influences on vehicle drivers, autonomous driving
•     Game Experience Lab: Game design, innovative teaching and learning methods and forms of presentation and communication of research content. Frequent use of virtual reality.
•     Wearably Technology and Interface Fabrication Lab: Students learn how to build input and control devices such as data glasses themselves.
•     Usability Lab: testing new applications
•     Classroom Lab: theoretical work and teaching

Synergies with other universities

The HCC labs provide the necessary technology for inter-university projects. In collaboration with the University of Leoben, for example, research is being carried out into remote sensing of mine tunnels using a robot. The robot is designed to capture the surroundings, depict them in virtual reality and detect whether there are any life-threatening gases in the tunnel. Research is being conducted into the visualization of sensor data, the representation of the environment and interaction via virtual reality. The infrastructure is also being developed to enable the adequately depiction of the conditions in the tunnel.