Research
Our research lab, consisting of ~70% women (mostly PhDs), uses computational & AI modeling of typically cognitive-based (human mind) phenomena such as Meaning, Semantics and Thought. These include more human centric areas like Creativity (in general and in new creativity systems), Expression (like facial & body expression, speaking, thinking, empathy) as well as cognitive behavior (human and animal). Most of these systems we code, use advanced AI and at times advanced sensing systems and have applications in Health, Education, AI Coaches, Anonymization, the emerging and interactive Arts, talking and expressive Virtual Humans, VR, XR Environments/Avatars and AI Ethics (e.g. Gender & Climate Change).
AI Rethink
Our 5 yr grant to Rethink todays AI - A Community Answer to Corporate AI. ai4all, our text and knowledge layer, and RethinkAI, our visual and creative layer.
AI Modeling Thought & Language
Cognitive modeling of thought, expression and language using advanced AI systems like AI Knowledge Graphs of thought and chained RAG based LLMs.
AI-based Exploration of Art and Design
Cognitive science based AI techniques (creativity, aesthetics, sensing, movement) -- heralding in new forms of art and design exploration.
Sensing Humans
Sensing the human for a more human centric approach for analysis & interaction. Bio (i.e. heart rate), brain, facial, body, hand sensing for interactive VR.
AI Virtual Humans
For real-time/VR and AI singularly or multiuser environments especially where mindfulness and wellness are a goal.
AI Anonymization
Researched and created a wholly new AI technique to anonymize interview subjects and scenes in regular and 360 videos.
AI Cognitive Creativity
AI modeling aspects of human creativity in AI using cognitive science as a basis for our work.
AI Modeling Animals
AI modeling of the behavoir (thinking, movement, expression etc.) of animals and humans.
XR Avatars; Education, Coaches, Health
XR (VR/AR/3D) systems where a user can be expressive as a talking 3D avatar with gestures/facial expressions. For education, coaches and health.
AI Ethics: Climate
Studying and reporting on the climate implications of rapidly developing AI usage.
AI and Cognitive Health
Cognitive AI techniques using neuroimaging procedures and machine learning approaches for the prediction of conversion from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimers disease dementia.