Track: User Interface / User Experience

  • Digital Patient Tracking and Triage System (DPTTS)

    This demonstration will showcase the Digital Patient Tracking and Triage System (DPTTS). DPTTS enables next-generation digital medical triage, specifically allowing first responders to transmit patients’ biomedical data to respective medical/emergency care facilities using wearable biosensors. The mission impact of this technology is for medical triage and patient tracking tool that bridges the gap from incident/emergency […]


  • UI/UX XR Research Demonstrations

    Join the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Public Safety Communications Research (PSCR) Division’s extended reality (XR) team at the user interface (UI)/user experience (UX) demonstration table to see a number of different demonstrations on display. The demo will showcase an Augmented Reality Tracking Visualization prototype, which resulted from a collaboration between the UI/UX […]


  • See FRAME in Action: From Earthquake Chaos to Informed Rescue Operations

    FRAME (First Responder Awareness Monitoring during Emergencies), developed in the AI3 Prize Competition, empowers first responders with critical situational awareness during emergencies. It leverages the power of Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and machine learning to transform raw data into actionable insights. This demo simulates a real-world scenario where first responders leverage FRAME in an […]


  • SearchAR: Cognition-tuned augmented reality wayfinding system

    This demonstration will highlight SearchAR, an innovative augmented reality wayfinding system, with a suite of interactive features. Interactive mini-maps rovide users with real-time navigational maps. Landmarks and directional signage enables easy identification and following of key locations and directions. Hazard marking: alert users to potential dangers in their immediate environment. The WHISKER system is a […]


  • Operational XR: Supporting First Responders’ Missions with Today’s AR/VR Technology

    By providing immersive 3D content via a mobile and hands-free display, XR technologies create new possibilities for emergency response scenarios. Yet, the needs of first responders must be paramount in design and implementation of an XR solution for use in an operation. The hardware needs to be rugged and durable; user interfaces must be easy […]


  • Why Wellness? Identifying upstream solutions to reduce downstream effects

    Many studies show that a career in emergency response can detrimentally affect the health and wellness of public safety professionals. Compared to the general population, first responders experience higher rates of depression, post-traumatic stress, anxiety, and other issues. This panel discussion will explore the conditions and situations driving first responders to face these challenges and […]


  • Joint Courage: Exploring the Development Journey of an Emergency Response App

    Listen in on this engaging panel discussion as we delve into the captivating narrative behind a groundbreaking mobile application, Peak Response, forged in the crucible of the Tech-2-Protect Program. We will trace its evolution from inception to market-ready solution. Don’t miss our exploration of development challenges and strategic pivots made along the way based on […]