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About Us

The Makeability Lab is an advanced research lab in Human-AI directed by Professor Jon E. Froehlich in the Allen School of Computer Science at the University of Washington. We specialize in Human-Computer Interaction and applied machine learning for high-impact problems in accessibility, computational urban science, and augmented reality. To learn more, see our recent projects below and read our lab handbook.

Interested in working with us? If you are a current UW undergrad, UW MS student, or local Seattle high school student, please apply here. If you are a prospective PhD student, apply to the UW CSE PhD program and mention Professor Froehlich. Before applying, please read our lab handbook.

Recent Projects

HandSight

2013 – Present

Project Sidewalk

2012 – Present

GlassEar

2014 – Present

Scalable Thermography

2014 – Present

BodyVis

2012 – Present

Rainbow

2017 – Present

Ondulé

2017 – Present

MakerWear

2012 – Present

Recent Papers

Recent Videos

Design of an Augmented Reality Magnification Aid for Low Vision Users

Prototyping and Simulating Complex Systems with Paper Craft and Augmented Reality: An Initial Investigation

Designing 3D-Printed Deformation Behaviors Using Spring-Based Structures: An Initial Investigation

Recent Talks

HandSight: A Touch-Based Wearable System to Increase Information Accessibility for People with Visual Impairments

Aug. 1, 2018 | PhD Defense, Computer Science

University of Maryland, College Park

Designing and Evaluating Next-Generation Thermographic Systems to Support Residential Energy Audits

Aug. 1, 2018 | PhD Defense, Computer Science

University of Maryland, College Park

Hybrid Spaces and Third Places for Scientizing with Mobile, Wearable, and Community Technologies

July 30, 2018 | American Association of Physics Teachers Conference

Washington DC

Hybrid Spaces and Third Places for Scientizing with Mobile, Wearable, and Community Technologies

March 20, 2018 | ATLAS Institute Seminar Series

University of Colorado, Boulder

Sponsors

Makeability Lab research is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors. Our research findings, opinions, and/or recommendations may not reflect their views.
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