UXin' / Intro to Human-Machine Interaction

UXin' / Intro to Human-Machine Interaction

Human-Machine Interaction: Designing the Future of How We Connect with Technology

By Nomad Engineer: Kat Usop

Date and time

Thursday, September 4 · 7 - 8:30am PDT

Location

San Jose

. San Jose, CA 00000

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

For the Early Birds!


Ever unlocked your phone with your face, asked a virtual assistant for the weather, or marveled at how a prosthetic limb can respond to thought? These are all examples of Human-Machine Interaction (HMI), a field dedicated to designing the seamless and intuitive dance between people and technology. But this dance is evolving at lightning speed, largely thanks to the explosive advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI).

AI isn't just making our interactions smarter; it's fundamentally reshaping what's possible, learning our preferences, anticipating our needs, and even collaborating with us in ways previously confined to science fiction.

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This introductory lecture will pull back the curtain on HMI, exploring


The Core Principles: What makes an interface intuitive, efficient, and even enjoyable to use?
The Evolution of Interaction: From command lines to touchscreens, voice commands, and beyond.
The AI Revolution in HMI: Discover how artificial intelligence is enabling personalized experiences, predictive interfaces, and truly intelligent systems that adapt to you. We'll look at how AI is not just a tool, but an active partner in our technological interactions.
Designing for Humans: Understanding user psychology, ergonomics, and accessibility to create technology that works for everyone.
The Future of Connection: Glimpse into emerging HMI trends like brain-computer interfaces, affective computing (systems that recognize and respond to emotion), and collaborative robotics.

++Questions, Discussions, and Eureka Moments!

This lecture is best for:


Aspiring tech professionals who want to understand a crucial aspect of product development and user experience (UX/UI).
Tech enthusiasts curious about how the technology they use daily is designed and how AI is shaping its future.
Anyone interested in the intersection of psychology and technology and how design influences human behavior.
Professionals in other fields (e.g., healthcare, education, manufacturing) who are seeing increased integration of advanced technology and want to understand the interaction design principles.


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Nomad Engineer: Kat Usop

My life's mantra : create knowledge from world experiences, innovate & share. 7,000 students & counting. Im deeply grateful to all of you!

Engr. Kat Usop [NYIT, ex-Duke] is a serial entrepreneur driving innovation at the intersection of technology and healthcare. With a strong foundation in industrial Research and Development (R&D) focused on Digital Healthcare Technologies, she spearheads the creation of AI-enabled, user-centric, and accessible healthcare solutions. Her expertise extends to leveraging mobile and wearable technologies, coupled with design thinking and gamification, to revolutionize healthcare delivery.

Beyond her role as an Innovation Architect at Medverse Labs, she co-founded Techverse Coworking Space and GINA Health (Charlotte, NC), fostering collaborative environments and entrepreneurial ventures. As a seasonal instructor at the General Assembly (US), she shares her knowledge and passion for emerging technologies, while also actively exploring trends in digital transformation, globalization, and market dynamics, with a keen interest in the application of AI within the healthcare sector.

Her academic contributions, reflected in publications on biomedical engineering, health informatics, and data science, further underscore her commitment to advancing the field.

Notably, Kat Usop's expertise is also being shared through Algorythm Academy, an online learning platform that aims to equip individuals with the skills necessary to navigate the evolving landscape of data and AI. She is currently serving as the Healthcare AI advisor at The Medical City ( Network of 5 tertiary hospital + 75 clinics in ASEAN) – Medical Advisory Board and Healthcare Innovation Consultant at New York Institute of Technology (New York Tech)

FYI. This is my 2nd account // Get in Touch @ Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/katanai/

Early bird discount
5% off applied
From $73.88