Institute of Interactive Technologies

Digital interfaces for people and processes

We are a multidisciplinary computer science institute. In close cooperation with industry we design innovative methods in requirements engineering. We design new interfaces and interactive environments, develop immersive spaces and gain insights through intelligent data visualisations.

We are active in teaching in the degree programmes Data Science, Computer Science and Computer Sciences – iCompetence study programme. For example, in the Spatial Computing specialization in the degree programme Computer Science, students acquire skills in software development in the field of extended reality, simulation, real-time computer graphics, human-computer interaction, physics and game development.

Competencies

Requirements Engineering

Methods, processes, and tools for fulfilling needs of individuals and organisations.

Computer Graphics

Visual computing for architecture, serious gaming and information visualization.

Design and Technology

UX design & development, human computer interaction HCI, information visualization and visual analytics, VR, AR & mixed reality.

Selected Projects

Live Paper

The FHNW Institute of Interactive Technologies develops a new generation of interfaces that transform traditional surfaces like tables into interactive ...

to Live Paper

Bonseyes Marketplace for Artificial Intelligence

The FHNW Institute of Interactive Technologies develops a marketplace for the open development of systems of artificial intelligence (AI). The marketplace ...

to Bonseyes Marketplace for Artificial Intelligence

Teatime - Mental Health for Teachers

According to a 2014 study, 30% of all teachers in Switzerland are at risk of burnout. With TEATIME, we are developing a smartphone app to promote the mental ...

to Teatime - Mental Health for Teachers