Human-computer interaction
Redefining human experiences through innovations in research, design, and technology.
Microsoft Research Blog
MicroCode: Portable programming for the BBC micro:bit
MicroCode offers an affordable way to program the BBC micro:bit without needing an internet connection, fostering exploratory learning.
Event
Embodied AI Workshop at CVPR 2024
The Embodied AI 2024 workshop will be held in conjunction with CVPR 2024 in Seattle, Washington. The overarching theme of this year’s workshop is Open World Embodied AI: Being an embodied agent in a world…
Event
Inclusive Digital Maker Futures Workshop
Host conference: 23rd ACM Interaction Design and Children Conference (opens in new tab) June 17-20, 2024 This workshop will bring together researchers and educators to imagine a future of low-cost, widely available digital making for children,…
Dataset Source Code
MicroCode
Microsoft MicroCode is an icon-based programming language and editor for young learners to code with the BBC micro:bit V2. MicroCode allows you to program the micro:bit V2 with only an Arcade shield accessory – no…
Video
Insights into the Challenges and Opportunities of Large Multi-Modal Models for Blind and Low Vision Users: CLIP
Daniela Massiceti delves into the transformative potential of multimodal models such as CLIP for assistive technologies. Specifically focusing on the blind/low-vision community, the talk explores the current distance from realizing this potential and the advancements…
Video
Panel: Generative AI for Global Impact: Challenges and Opportunities
Microsoft researchers discuss the challenges and opportunities of making AI more inclusive and impactful for everyone—from data that represents a broader range of communities and cultures to novel use cases for AI that are globally…
Publication