Researchers in this cluster design, build, and evaluate new technologies and systems—ranging from machine learning tools to robotics, visualization platforms, and open-source hardware.
This research often involves co-design with impacted populations and communities of practice. Methods include empirical studies, prototyping, user testing, visual analytics, and deployment in real-world settings. Areas of focus span interaction design, AR/VR, robotics, clean technologies, and sociotechnical systems.
