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SUMMARY:Health & Wellbeing: A Multisensory Perspective - Marianna Obrist\,
  UCL
DTSTART:20250318T160000Z
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CONTACT:Cecilia Mascolo
DESCRIPTION:Abstract: As digital technology evolves\, our interactions wit
 h digital systems are extending beyond traditional visual and auditory int
 erfaces. This talk explores the emerging field of multisensory interaction
 s\, where senses such as touch\, smell\, and even taste are integrated to 
 enrich digital experiences. Through various examples\, especially focused 
 on smell health\, I will highlight the exciting potential of these novel i
 nterfaces. I will talk about both the opportunities and challenges in desi
 gning multisensory interfaces and experiences\, offering insights into how
  advancements in sensory devices and interfaces can create real-world appl
 ications and impact on health and wellbeing.\n\nBio: Marianna Obrist is a 
 Professor of Multisensory Interfaces at the UCL Computer Science Departmen
 t. She is pioneering research on touch\, taste\, and smell in human-comput
 er interaction (HCI)\, with applications ranging from VR to healthcare and
  wellbeing. Her recent projects include the EPSRC/NIHR Smell Care project\
 , which extends previous ERC PoC award research into digital smell trainin
 g and testing solutions. Additionally\, she works on the EU FET Touchless.
 AI project on novel touchless interfaces for social interaction and the UK
 RI TCC - Textile Circularity Centre\, led by RCA\, on immersive multisenso
 ry textile experiences. Marianna is also a co-founded and Chief Scientific
  Officer (CSO) of Hynt Labs Limited\, a university spin-out developing inn
 ovative digital scent technology. Marianna has published over 100 articles
  in high-impact journals and premier HCI conferences. An overview of her w
 ork is featured in the co-authored book Multisensory Experiences: Where th
 e Senses Meet Technology published by Oxford University Press.\n\n 
LOCATION:Computer Lab\, FW26 and Online
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