Beyond Radar Waves: The First Workshop on Radar-Based Human-Computer Interaction

Abstract

This workshop targets topics in the emerging area of radar-based interaction while focusing on scientific explorations centred on Engineering Interactive Computer Systems as part of Human-Computer Interaction. Radar technology, traditionally employed for surveillance and object detection applications, has been recently adopted by Human-Computer Interaction researchers and practitioners for creating novel user experiences in relation to computer systems, including gesture-based interaction, material recognition, and enabling interactions performed through fabrics, surfaces, and objects. In this context, the participants in this workshop will explore fundamental, practical, and experimental challenges posed by radar-based human-computer interaction in various application domains, such as gaming, virtual and augmented reality, healthcare, emergency response systems, and smart environments.