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Institute for Intelligent Interaction and Immersive Experience

Profile

Our Vision

  • To fully explore what's possible tomorrow by working at the forefront of what's technologically feasible to improve the interaction/communication experience between people and technology.
  • We envision good human-computer interaction technology as an unobtrusive, adaptive and supportive part of our everyday lives, providing context-sensitive feedback and understanding of human needs.

Our Mission

  • Bridging the gap between technology, design, and human behavior by fostering research and development of intelligent, user-centric applications.
  • Work on methodologies and tools that advance the field while considering ethical and social implications.
    Foster collaboration among research institutions, industry, and cultural institutions, and encourage the exchange of ideas, insights, and best practices to create more effective and inclusive human-computer interaction solutions that benefit diverse stakeholders.
  • Educate and train the next generation of human-computer interaction professionals, equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and mindset to contribute to an equitable future between humans and machines.

 

Contact

Main Campus
Building E
Moltkestr. 30 
76133 Karlsruhe

Mail: iiixspam prevention@h-ka.de
Directions via GMaps

Fields of Research

Intelligence

  • Signal Processing & Machine Learning
  • Natural Language Processing (Dialogue Systems)
  • Personal Assistants 

Interaction

  • Conversational User Interfaces
  • 3D Gesture Recognition & Analysis
  • Non-Verbal Communication
  • Calm Computing

Immersion

  • Embodiment & Presence
  • Immersive Learning
  • Location Based Virtual Reality
  • Social Virtual Reality
  • Projection Mapping

News from the Institute

  • The image shows a group of people in a dark 180-degree projection environment. They are looking at a large-scale projection showing the structure of a historic airship. The scene is kept in muted colors, the people are visible as silhouettes, while the projection is the main focus.

    The IIIX Teaser is here!

    After intensive preparations and an exciting day of filming, the teaser about the Institute for Intelligent Interaction and Immersive Experience (IIIX) is now ready and released. The short film offers insights into life and work at the institute and shows the range of technologies and projects being developed at IIIX.

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  • The picture shows the Embodied Conversational Agent of the IIIX, depicted as a life-size virtual character with short brown hair, glasses, a white shirt with the HKA logo and blue jeans. The agent stands in front of a brick wall and raises his hand in a friendly greeting.

    The IIIX Embodied Conversational Agent at ResearchContacts 2024

    On 7 November, the IIIX presented its innovative projects at the ResearchContacts transfer fair, including the Embodied Conversational Agent, a life-size interactive virtual conversation partner. With impressive real-time communication and AI-supported functions, it was a magnet for the public and informed visitors about the institute and the HKA.

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  • Cameraman Jan Holthaus was photographed from behind, filming Simon Janzer with his face-tracking technology

    Teaser filming in the iXperience Lab

    On September 25, the staff of the Institute for Intelligent Interaction and Immersive Experience (IIIX) came together to film a teaser about the iXperience Lab - the institute's research laboratory. The footage will be used for the institute's general external communication to present the innovative work of IIIX to a wider audience, for example at Research Contacts 2024, HKA's research transfer event.

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  • Vier Teilnehmerinnen sitzen in einer Diskussionsrunde, ein Teilnehmer steht hinter einem Redepult und klatscht.

    MERLOT project presented at the 4th Meeting of the Brazilian Diaspora of Science and Innovation in Germany

    Representing the MERLOT project, IIIX employee Nathalia Sautchuk Patricio attended the Meeting of the Brazilian Diaspora of Science and Innovation in Berlin on 7 June 2024. She presented the MERLOT educational assistant ‘OPRA’ at the panel discussion on research into different applications of artificial intelligence (AI). The meeting highlighted the joint efforts and successes of Brazilian scientists in Germany and created a common goal of promoting science and technology. The event provided a platform for important debates on the role and potential of artificial intelligence in various fields, thereby strengthening the collective commitment of Brazilian researchers to innovation and progress.

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  • Petra Olschowski from the Ministry of Science, Research and Arts visits the IIIX

    On June 27, 2024, Petra Olschowski, Baden-Württemberg's Minister of Science, Research and Arts, visited Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences (HKA) and our Institute for Intelligent Interaction and Immersive Experience (IIIX) together with her team.

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  • Fiona Schmidbauer and Evelyn Heller preparing for the live demonstration of the VR Campus

    IIIX at LEARNTEC 2024

    LEARNTEC, Europe's leading trade fair for digital education, took place in Karlsruhe from June 4 to 6, 2024. LEARNTEC enables the exchange of information on the latest trends and innovations for digital education in schools, universities and at work. This year, the Institute for Intelligent Interaction and Immersive Experience (IIIX) was once again represented with exciting contributions.

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  • In the background of the picture you can see a hilly landscape and a fairytale castle, in the foreground the logo of the game Alice in Interactiveland

    Students of the IWI Faculty develop a computer game supported by AI

    In the winter semester 2023/2024, students from the Faculty of Computer Science and Information Systems (IWI) developed a computer game using artificial intelligence (AI). The development took place as part of a student project and used the equipment of the iXperience Lab, including the 180° screen, to create an immersive gaming experience. Niklas Oesterle, who helped develop the game, talks about the development process.

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  • Oliver Langewitz and Matthias Wölfel sit opposite each other

    How to use AI for web videos - An interview with Institute Director Matthias Wölfel

    In a new episode of the mini-series “Producing effective videos for the web”, Professor Dr. Matthias Wölfel was interviewed by book author Dr. Oliver Langewitz. The interview was published as part of the new book “Effective videos for the web” in the series “Learning made easy”. In the 30-minute video, Oliver Langewitz and Matthias Wölfel talk about the numerous possibilities of AI technologies for video production on the web.

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  • Two Girls' Day participants try out their learning worlds in VR.

    Experiencing STEM research: Girls' Day 2024 at the IIIX

    On April 25, 2024, the Institute for Intelligent Interaction and Immersive Experience (IIIX) opened its doors for Girls' Day. In addition to a guided tour of the iXperience Lab, a workshop on virtual reality (VR) was offered. The participants learned the basics of programming and VR technology, designed their own virtual learning worlds and experienced them in VR. The IIIX aims to encourage girls to choose STEM subjects and promote the participation of women in research.

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  • Prof. Wölfel presents the Virtual Reality Campus

    IIIX Workshop - 10 days of INGENIUM, Chieti-Pescara, Italy

    The Institute for Intelligent Interaction and Immersive Experiences (IIIX) presents the "VR Campus" at the Ingenium Staff Academy in Chieti-Pescara, Italy.

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  • Shared Excellence – Laboratory Learning Spaces 4.0: Development of cross-university hybrid laboratory courses

    HKA successful in the program "Strengthening University Teaching through Digitization"

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  • Three extended reality projects of HKA nominated for nationwide DIVR Science Award

    Award for particularly innovative projects in Augmented & Virtual Reality

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