What research topics and projects does t2i Lab focus on?

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t2i Lab is a computer science and design research laboratory that develops new technologies for collaboration, entertainment, and novel experiences. Its current research topics include virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR), mobile computing, data visualization, social robotics, and aerial drones. The lab's work centers on interaction design with emerging interactive technologies, and its two locations in Sweden and Norway each carry distinct emphases.

Current research topics

According to the lab, its scope of technological expertise evolves and expands constantly. The topics it currently lists are:

  • Virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR)
  • Mobile computing
  • Data visualization
  • Social robotics
  • Aerial drones

These sit alongside the lab's original focus areas of tangible computing and interactive tabletops, which it has since expanded beyond. Research at t2i covers interaction design with a variety of emerging interactive technologies, including mobile computing, augmented reality, large displays, interactive surfaces, and robotics.

How the two locations differ

t2i Lab operates in two places, and the research emphasis is not identical at each.

Location Institution Focus
Gothenburg, Sweden Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology (Chalmers) Broad interaction design across emerging interactive technologies
Bergen, Norway Department of Information Science and Media Studies, The University of Bergen (UiB) Use of VR/AR in maritime activities; interactivity in responsible media production and use

If your interest is VR/AR applied to maritime work or responsible media, the Bergen group is the relevant one. For the wider spread of interactive technologies, the Chalmers group in Gothenburg is the broader base.

Where to find current projects

The lab points readers to a Current Projects page for its active work, and to a Research-Projects section for the overall project portfolio. Because the lab states that its expertise "evolves and expands constantly," the project list is the more reliable indicator of what is being worked on right now than the topic list alone.

Background and people

The t2i Interaction Lab was founded in 2004 by Morten Fjeld, who continues to lead the group. It describes itself as home to researchers with interests spanning engineering, design, and people, and it welcomes students of all levels to take part in its research projects and activities.

For a closer look, the lab's site links out to its team, programs, and projects pages.