Microsoft Research: Human Understanding and Empathy Initiatives

HUE: Human Understanding and Empathy

This document outlines the research areas and initiatives within Microsoft Research focused on Human Understanding and Empathy (HUE). The goal is to invent new technologies that promote emotional resilience and well-being.

Research Areas:

The research is broadly categorized into several key domains:

• Intelligence:

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Audio & Acoustics
  • Computer Vision
  • Graphics & Multimedia
  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
  • 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

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• Academic Programs
• Events and Conferences

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People:

• People Index
• Emeritus Program
• News and Awards

Blogs and Learning:

• Microsoft Research Blog
• Microsoft Research Podcast
• Microsoft Research Webinars
• Microsoft Research Newsletter

Labs and Locations:

Microsoft Research has a global presence with various labs:

• Microsoft Research Labs:

  • AI4Science
  • AI Frontiers
  • Health Futures
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Cambridge
  • India
  • Montreal
  • New England
  • New York City
  • Redmond

• Other Labs/Locations:

  • Applied Sciences Group
  • Mixed Reality & AI Cambridge
  • Mixed Reality & AI Zurich Lab

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• Overview
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