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Human Centered Spatial Computing<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Convergence Design Lab<\/b>\u00a0develops human-centered AI and spatial computing systems that bring intelligence into the physical world\u2014enabling immersive, real-time interaction for design, manufacturing, hands-on learning, and athletic training. Our work bridges digital and physical workflows through embodied intelligence, scalable authoring of spatially immersive applications, and context-aware interfaces for personalized skill development across domains.<\/p>\n

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Augmented, Virtual, and Mixed Reality | Low-cost, scalable solutions | Wearables | Artificial Intelligence | Learning sciences<\/p>

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