Design and Development of Intelligent Systems and Experiences
INSANE is a spin-off company of the University of the Aegean in the areas of Intelligent Systems and Human-Computer Interaction with applications in the Digital Cultural Heritage Management domain.
What we do
Our scientific expertise revolves around providing solutions regarding the challenge of improving the Experience in Cultural Environments with the Design and Development of Intelligent Systems and Experiences.
Intelligent Systems
Blending advanced technology and insightful algorithms to preserve and enhance cultural heritage and beyond
Human-Computer Interaction
Elevating digital heritage experiences through seamless interactions between users and advanced systems
Information Management
Optimising the preservation and accessibility of cultural assets through information science applications
Research Areas
INSANE transitions state-of-the-art technological innovations from the laboratory to the market,
specializing to cover a broad range of fields within Digital Cultural Heritage Management.
AI & ML
Advancing research with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) solutions, applying deep learning techniques for sentiment analysis, image classification and speech recognition.
Cultural User Experience
Pioneering Cultural User eXperience (CUX), by transforming users into active participants, bringing forth the multidimensional aspects beyond usability, valuing factors like cultural diversity and individual profiles for shaping unique cultural experiences.
Semantic Data
Utilising ontology-based semantic services such as search and retrieval, integration, mining of data, and reasoning, streamlining Linked Open Data production and use.
Affective Computing
Capturing, interpreting and simulating human emotions and enhancing human-computer interaction research through Affective Computing (AC), bridging computer science, psychology, and cognitive science.
Serious Games
Propelling educational gaming, Serious Games (SGs) for captivating the Cultural Heritage sector by blending learning and playfulness, fostering engaging game experiences (GX) and heightened user motivation.
Crowdsourcing
Engaging the public and enriching Cultural Heritage through crowdsourcing systems and participatory design, opening more inclusive and accessible spaces.
AR & MR
Developing Augmented and Mixed Reality applications in Cultural Heritage, by creating engaging interfaces, integrating advanced technologies for enhanced Cultural User eXperience, involving research in 3D UI design and evaluation.
Internet of Things
Enhancing user experience within IoT and ubiquitous environments through context-awareness, with applications including semantic preservation of cultural heritage, personalized content delivery, and adaptive cultural spaces.
Digital Storytelling
Creating Digital Storytelling cultural heritage applications using computational methods and Large Language Models as tools for Museums, with emergent storytelling systems for cultural heritage,
Research and Innovation transforming Experiences for Cultural Environments
Addressing the needs and expectations of contemporary and future audiences
Personalized Content
Sophisticated integration of intelligent systems, human-computer interaction, and expert cultural heritage information management
Recommendation Services
Analysing preferences and behaviors through intelligent systems offering tailored suggestions and insights
Automated Configuration
Streamline efficiency through cutting-edge solutions that optimise system settings and processes, ensuring seamless performance and adaptability
Realtime Interaction
Dynamic experiences that fosters instant engagement and responsiveness, seamlessly connecting users in immersive interactions
INSANE
INtelligent Systems ANd Experiences (IN.S.AN.E)
(http://www.goinsane.gr/) is a recently established spinoff company (2023) in the areas of Intelligent Systems and Human-Computer Interaction with applications in the Digital Cultural Heritage Management domain.
INSANE is affiliated with the Intelligent Interaction Research Group (ii.aegean.gr), i-Lab Intelligent Systems Laboratory, Dept. of Cultural Technology and Communication, University of the Aegean, under the coordination of Dr George Caridakis.
Research directions include Affective Computing, Natural Interaction, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Gaming, Crowdsourcing and Participatory Design, Semantic Representation, Digital Storytelling and Mixed Reality Interaction.
Intelligent Interaction
Intelligent Interaction research group (http://ii.aegean.gr/) is a recently established (2016) research lab active in the areas of Human-Computer Interaction, Intelligent Systems and Cultural Heritage Management. The coordinator of its research, educational, and developmental activities is George Caridakis, Associate Professor at the Department of Cultural Technology and Communication at the University of the Aegean.
The team consists of a core of postdoctoral researchers and doctoral candidates, with a flexible structure supporting interdisciplinary research collaborations within each project and hosting researchers from related and non-scientific fields.
Publications
2018
Visualizing the Internet of Things: Naturalizing Human-Computer Interaction by Incorporating AR Features Journal Article
In: IEEE Consumer Electron. Mag., vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 64–72, 2018, ISSN: 2162-2256.
Travelogue with Augmented Cultural and Contemporary Experience. Proceedings Article
In: CIRA@ EuroMed, pp. 66–75, 2018.
Recommending user experiences based on extracted cultural personas for mobile applications-REPEAT methodology. Proceedings Article
In: MobileCH@ mobile HCI, 2018.
ARTISTS: A virtual Reality culTural experIence perSonalized arTworks System: The “Children Concert” painting case study Proceedings Article
In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Digital Culture & AudioVisual Challenges (DCAC-2018), 2018.
Cultural heritage engagement via serious games: the ARCADE augmented reality, context-aware, linked open data personalized ecosystem Proceedings Article
In: 1st International CICMS Conference 4-5 May, 2018 Kuşadası, Turkey, 2018.
Semantic Preventive Conservation of Cultural Heritage Collections Proceedings Article
In: Proceedings of the Third International Workshop on Semantic Web for Cultural Heritage (SW4CH 2018)At: Heraklion, Crete, Greece, June 3-7, 2018), 2018.
Cultural Heritage Engagement via Serious Games: The ARCADE Augmented Reality, Context-Aware, Linked Open Data Personalized Ecosystem Proceedings Article
In: 1st International CICMS Conference, 4-5 May 2018, Kusadasi, Turkey, 2018.
ARTISTS: A Virtual Reality Cultural Experience Personalized Artworks System: The “Children Concert” Painting Case Study Proceedings Article
In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Digital Culture & AudioVisual Challenges (DCAC-2018), 2018.
Semantic Preventive Conservation of Cultural Heritage Collections Proceedings Article
In: Proceedings of the Third International Workshop on Semantic Web for Cultural Heritage (SW4CH 2018) at Heraklion, Crete, Greece, June 3-7, 2018, 2018.
Recommending User Experiences Based on Extracted Cultural Personas for Mobile Applications – REPEAT Methodology Proceedings Article
In: MobileCH@Mobile HCI, 2018.
Travelogue with Augmented Cultural and Contemporary Experience Proceedings Article
In: CIRA@EuroMed, pp. 66–75, 2018.
A Methodology for Optimised Cultural User Personas Experience – CURE Architecture Proceedings Article
In: 2018.
A Methodology for Optimised Cultural User Personas Experience – CURE Architecture Proceedings Article
In: BCS Learning & Development, 2018.
Our Team
George Caridakis
Scientific Coordinator
Konstantinos Kotis
Associate Research Professor
Konstantinos Michalakis
Postdoctoral Researcher
Markos Konstantakis
Postdoctoral Researcher
Yannis Christodoulou
Postdoctoral Researcher
Stavroula Zoi
Postdoctoral Researcher
Themis Moraitou
Postdoctoral Researcher
George Trichopoulos
Postdoctoral Researcher
Mariana Ziku
PhD Candidate
Georgia Angelaki
PhD Candidate
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Leverage the experience of Cultural Heritage through the power of Intelligent Systems and Human-Computer Interaction.