The Connections Lab (cLab) is a research group, led by Dr. Carman Neustaedter at Simon Fraser University in the School of Interactive Arts and Technology (SIAT). Our group specializes in the areas of human-computer interaction, domestic computing, interaction design, and computer-supported cooperative work. We study the design and use of technologies aimed at supporting the everyday activities of families, co-workers, and community members.
Next Generation 9-1-1 and Emergencies: the study and design of technologies for future 9-1-1 systems and emergency response, firefighters, paramedics, and search and rescue.
Telepresence for Work, Home, and Health: the design and use of video-mediated communication technologies from FaceTime to telepresence robots to the use of human proxies in indoor and outdoor settings. Contextual settings include the home, work, and telemedicine.
Domestic Computing: technologies to support family routines, communication, coordination, connectedness, health, and wellness.
Mobile Computing: the design and use of mobile devices (smartphones, tablets, smart watches) inside and outside the home, for work, play, leisure, and community engagement.
Pervasive Games and Escape Rooms: the design and play of new genres of pervasive, location-based, and escape room games.