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.

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Featured Research: Human Understanding and Empathy (HUE)

An image depicting the HUE concept is provided, along with a link to the Microsoft Research Lab in Redmond.

The HUE initiative focuses on:

• Inventing new technologies that promote emotional resilience and well-being.

HUE Group Navigation:

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• All (30)
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