The Corporate Laboratory of Human-Machine Interaction Technologies was established by ITMO University and the Speech Technology Center in September 2018.

Objectives

• develop proposals and execute R&D and design projects, including with an aim to solve global challenges;
• facilitate the educational process within core design-oriented Master’s programs and training of academic staff within PhD programs;
• facilitate the organization of PhD theses preparation; 
• commercialization and implementation of results of intellectual activities.

Tasks

• conduct R&D, design and technological, analytical, expert, as well as educational and methodological activities associated with the technologies of human-machine interaction; 
• establish and support strategic partnerships with leading federal and regional organizations in human-machine interaction;
• establish and equip joint research laboratories for studies and research;
• organize students’ research work, create the necessary conditions, and encourage students to participate in conferences and competitions;
• participate in preparation and submission of applications for research and technological projects;
• exchange experience in the field of human-machine interaction technologies.

Partners

• Speech Technology Center;
• St. Petersburg State University;
• St. Petersburg Institute for Informatics and Automation of the Russian Academy of Sciences;
• University of Eastern Finland;
• University of Ulm, etc.