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Advancing the Science of Human–Agent Interaction

HAX Research Laboratory

Advancing the Science of Human–Agent Interaction

Investigating how humans and agents think, act, and build together.

Exploring the Research Behind HAX

The HAX Research Laboratory is a design research initiative focused on exploring the foundational principles of Human-Agent Collaboration. We provide essential empirical and conceptual understanding, insights, and frameworks to help designers and innovators shape intuitive and effective Human-Agent interactions for the emerging Internet of Agents.

HAX Research Areas

Our interdisciplinary approach combines computer science, cognitive psychology, design research, and social sciences to advance human-agent interaction.

Foundational Principles

Establishing evidence-based design principles for creating intuitive and effective human-agent interfaces.

Cognitive Frameworks

Developing theoretical models for understanding how humans and AI agents process information and make decisions collaboratively.

Ethical AI

Explaining the ethical dimensions of agentic systems to translate them into practical, implementable design considerations.

Societal Impact

Exploring the broader implications of AI-human collaboration on society.

Security & Privacy

Safeguarding collaborative systems against threats and preserving user trust.

Find the Right Patterns for Human–Agent Collaboration

Our HAX Agent GPT helps AI product teams identify the right design patterns for agentic interfaces. Trained on a catalog of proven patterns for delegation, feedback, trust, and orchestration, it guides you to solutions that fit your usecase

HAX Agent Collaboration

Interdisciplinary Expertise

Our team brings together thinking from computer science, cognitive psychology, design research, and social sciences to tackle the complex challenges of human-agent collaboration.

Krystelle Gonzalez Papaux

Phd, Cognitive Science

Lead Researcher

Srishti Kush

MS Integrated Design & Media

Lead Designer

Montserrat Gonzalez Corral

MSc, Neuroscience

Researcher/Designer

Brad Black

Product Operations Manager

Publications

Publication

The shifting landscape of work and interaction

This report presents key findings and actionable insights drawn from leading industry and academic experts on the future of human agent interaction.

AI Ethics For Designers

Coming Soon

Podcast

Podcast

Coming Soon

30 min

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