Microsoft Research's Human Understanding and Empathy Group: Advancing Emotional Well-being Through Technology

HUE: Human Understanding and Empathy

This document outlines the research areas and resources available from Microsoft Research's "Human Understanding and Empathy" (HUE) group. The HUE group focuses on inventing new technologies that promote emotional resilience and well-being.

Research Areas:

The research is broadly categorized into several domains:

Intelligence:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Audio & Acoustics
- Computer Vision
- Graphics & Multimedia
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Human Language Technologies
- Information Retrieval & Search
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 site provides access to tools and resources developed by Microsoft Research, including research papers, software, and datasets.

Programs and Events:

Information on academic programs, events, and conferences hosted or supported by Microsoft Research is available.

Careers:

Opportunities for individuals interested in pursuing a career in research at Microsoft are highlighted.

People:

Details about the researchers, including an index of people, emeritus programs, and news and awards related to their work.

Blogs and Learning:

Resources for continuous learning and staying updated with the latest research, including:

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

Labs and Locations:

Information about Microsoft Research labs worldwide, including:

Microsoft Research Labs:
- AI4Science
- AI Frontiers
- Future of Health
- 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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Global: Security, Azure, Dynamics 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Windows 365.
Technology & Innovation: Microsoft Cloud, AI, Azure Space, Mixed Reality, Microsoft HoloLens, Microsoft Viva, Quantum Computing, Sustainability.
Industries: Education, Automotive, Financial Services, Government, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail, All Industries.
Partners: Find a Partner, Become a Partner, Partner Network, Azure Marketplace, AppSource.
Resources: Blogs, Microsoft Advertising, Developer Center, Documentation, Events, Licensing, Microsoft Learn, Microsoft Research.

Search Functionality:

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News and Features:

This section allows users to filter news and features by type:

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

Social Media and Sharing:

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