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Human, meet computer

We explored the present and future of human-computer interactions through talks, debates and demonstrations.
19 Jul 2016
Nesta, 1 Plough Place, London EC4A 1DE

At this event, we explored the present and future of human-computer interactions through talks, demonstrations and discussions to look at what the world will be like and how it will be shaped by these innovations.

Woman with computer

New forms of human-computer interfaces like voice interaction, haptics or VR are changing the way we engage and interact with the world or access information. Machines are becoming ‘smarter’ and more autonomous many are being designed to be more human like, but as they become more socially, culturally and emotionally aware how will this affect our relationship with machines?

Speakers

Laurence Devillers

Professor, University of Paris-Sorbonne

Kate Devlin

Senior Lecturer, Department of Computing at Goldsmiths, University of London

Alex Taylor

Researcher, Microsoft Research UK

Sriram Subramanian

Professor of Informatics, University of Sussex

Event information

19 Jul 2016
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