Human Centred Technology Research Cluster
The Human-Centred Technology Research Cluster endeavours to perform world-class research that puts the human user at the centre of the technology development. Researchers at HCT undertake fundamental and applied research into the nature, creation and use of technology that enables people in all walks of life to take knowledgeable, well-informed and responsible actions. The HCT Research Centre focuses on technology research that assists humans in their life and learning, that supports them in their health and well-being, that enables them to perform and communicate better, that allows them to be more secure, and that empowers them to achieve their goals.
Our core research strengths are along the information processing pipeline from sensors, to data analysis, to modelling, to prediction and classification, leading to knowledge discovery. A particular focus lies on pattern recognition, signal processing, data analytics, computational intelligence and telecommunications, in combination with related areas such as artificial intelligence, computer vision, data mining, human-computer interaction, image processing, speech analysis, machine learning, multimodal fusion, robotics, and wireless sensor networks.
Recent news
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UC researchers and partners awarded $1.65 million grant to help keep motorbike riders safe
More on UC researchers and partners awarded $1.65 million grant to help keep motorbike riders safeThe University of Canberra, Forcite Helmet Systems, Western Sydney University, Macquarie University, and multiple industry partners have been awarded a Federal Government Cooperative Research Centres Project (CRC-P) grant worth $1,650,505 to help reduce motorcycle accidents and fatalities with an advanced rider assistance system.
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UC researcher searches for the sweet spot in human-robot interaction
More on UC researcher searches for the sweet spot in human-robot interactionUniversity of Canberra HDR student Neelu Gurung’s study is looking into how communication can be impacted by a robot with a face.
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Research at UC 'well above world standard'
More on Research at UC 'well above world standard'The University of Canberra’s research disciplines deemed to be above and well-above world class has more than doubled in less than three years, according to a recent government assessment of research excellence.
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UC research will teach computers to better understand human moods
More on UC research will teach computers to better understand human moodsA project, led by the University of Canberra, will look at teaching computers to better understand the complexity of human emotions.
News Archive
UC robot goes to school28 October 2013: With pencils freshly sharpened and rulers at the ready, the Year 2 students from Brindabella Christian College couldn't wait to do some maths. |  |
UC teams 'imagine' solutions for competition11 April 2013: A novel tool to help young children with autism develop their social and communication skills and a system to help blind people recognise signs in public places using their mobile phone are two University of Canberra projects that will compete in the Microsoft Imagine Cup national finals today. |  |
Software success for Stuart3 April 2013: For Stuart Anderson, graduating with a Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) is the next step in an exciting journey, as he begins his PhD looking at virtual representations of reality at the University of Canberra. |  |