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HUE: Human Understanding and Empathy

This document outlines the research areas and initiatives within Microsoft's Human Understanding and Empathy (HUE) group, focusing on developing technologies that promote emotional resilience and well-being.

Research Areas:

The HUE group's research spans several key domains:

• Intelligence:

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Audio & Acoustics
  • Computer Vision
  • Graphics & Multimedia
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Human Language Technologies
  • Information Retrieval

• Systems:

  • Data Platforms & Analytics
  • Hardware & Devices
  • Programming Languages & Software Engineering
  • Quantum Computing
  • Security, Privacy, & Cryptography
  • Systems & Networking

• Theory:

  • Algorithms
  • Mathematics

• Other Sciences:

  • Ecology & Environment
  • Economics
  • Medical, Health, & Genomics
  • Social Sciences
  • Technology for Emerging Markets

Products and Downloads:

The group also offers various tools and resources for researchers and developers.

Programs and Events:

Information on academic programs, events, and conferences organized or supported by Microsoft Research.

Careers:

Opportunities to join Microsoft's research endeavors.

People:

Details about the researchers and staff involved in the HUE group, including emeritus programs and news.

Blogs and Learning:

Access to the Microsoft Research Blog, podcast, webinars, and newsletters for continuous learning and updates.

Labs and Locations:

Information about Microsoft Research labs worldwide, including specialized labs like AI4Science, AI Frontiers, Health Futures, and regional labs in Asia-Pacific, Cambridge, India, Montreal, New England, New York City, and Redmond. It also lists Applied Sciences Group and Mixed Reality labs.

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Featured Research: HUE: Human Understanding and Empathy

The core focus of the HUE group is on inventing new technologies that promote emotional resilience and well-being. This includes:

• Overview: A general introduction to the HUE group's mission and work.
• People: Information about the individuals contributing to the HUE research.
• Publications: A collection of research papers and articles published by the group.
• Downloads: Resources and tools made available by the HUE group.
• Videos: Multimedia content showcasing the group's research and findings.
• Projects: Details on ongoing and completed research projects.
• Events: Information on past and upcoming events related to HUE research.
• News and Awards: Updates on the group's achievements, recognition, and media coverage.

News and Features:

The page provides a mechanism to filter news and features by type, including:

• All (30)
• Blog (9)
• In the News (14)
• Microsoft Research Podcast (4)
• Awards (3)

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