Abstract:
The transition from handheld devices to wearable headsets represents a fundamental paradigm shift in user-centric design. This talk explores the core design principles necessary for seamless mobile mixed reality (MR). We begin by examining foundational mobile interaction techniques, highlighting how familiar inputs can bridge the gap into spatial computing. As MR ecosystems grow increasingly complex, managing digital interruptions becomes critical. The presentation will delve into the integration of Large Language Models (LLMs) to drive intelligent, adaptive notifications and contextual interactions, ensuring users avoid cognitive overload. Finally, we will look ahead to future interaction paradigms inspired by immersive virtual reality (VR) concepts. The talk will conclude by addressing the critical design and technical challenges of translating these VR-inspired ideas to ubiquitous, lightweight mobile headsets, offering a roadmap for building unobtrusive, human-centered MR ecosystems for everyday use.
Bio:
Lik-Hang Lee is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Prior to this role, he held positions at KAIST and The University of Oulu. He earned his PhD in Computer Science and Engineering from HKUST. Prof. Lee's research focuses on Extended Reality, the LLM-enabled Metaverse, and Human-Computer Interaction. His work is consistently featured at leading academic venues, including IEEE TVCG, ACM IMWUT, ACM Multimedia, and IEEE VR, earning best paper honorable mentions, and top-tier paper nominations. Alongside his academic achievements, his entrepreneurial efforts have been recognized with notable accolades, such as the HKICT Smart Living Award and the Hong Kong Awards for Industry (Innovation and Creativity), and have garnered featured regional and international media coverage. Furthermore, Prof. Lee serves as the director of joint laboratories with leading companies in China, dedicating his efforts to bridging academia and industry to translate technological innovations into practical, human-centered applications.
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