In 2021, the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, UCL Computer Science academics tasked themselves to use technology to reduce the spread of coronavirus in hospitals.

They turned to touchless computing. Instead of a keyboard or mouse, face and body movements could be used to control communal computers. They devised touchless computing without the need for specialist equipment, only an everyday PC and that PC’s built-in webcam. What they invented to help clinicians triage patients safely grew into a transformative tool to empower people across society.

Over 290 students and academics at UCL have designed, built and tested AI solutions for every type of controlled motion, condition and human capability. Our partners range from tech giants, such as Microsoft, Google, IBM, Intel and HP, to world-leading charities to the NHS.

At MotionInput Games, a spinout of UCL Computer Science, we are creating new ways to play. You can experience your software and gaming media anew. Children can run and jump to control their favourite video games. Adults can feel the joy of moving after sedentary hours at their desks. And, we’re striving for equitable computing, bringing a new freedom to people whatever their physical abilities.