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Research Focus: Week of October 28, 2024
New Research | FLASH: Workflow automation agent for diagnosing recurring incidents; METAREFLECTION: Learning instructions for language agents using past reflections; Boosting LLM training efficiency through faster communication between GPUs; and more.
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Beyond Glasses: Future Directions for XR Interactions with Advanced Sensing Techniques and Haptic Design Frameworks
The advancement in sensor/actuator hardware has enabled the development of wearable interfaces for AR/VR beyond. However, understanding user intent and providing appropriate feedback remain significant challenges for us when going beyond HMD or glasses for…
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Shining light on the learning brain: Estimating mental workload in a simulated flight task using optical f-NIRS signals
Accurately estimating cognitive workload is essential for adaptive learning in pilot training, allowing flight simulation tasks to be tailored to the pilot’s skill level. In this project, we investigate the use of functional near-infrared spectroscopy…
