The "UbiMount - Ubiquitous Computing in the Mountains" workshop addresses the challenges that arise when Ubicomp technology is applied to activities in the mountains. The ubiquity of technology in our everyday life raises the question if and how ubiquitous computing can inform novel technologies to support rock climbing, hiking, mountain biking, paragliding, or skiing. These technologies can be used to guide, monitor, track and - in case of emergency - assist users during their adventurous activities in the mountains.
This workshop focuses on the challenge of designing Ubicomp technologies and user experiences for alpine sports. We welcome researchers and practitioners working on wearable technologies and sensors, user research, design cases, and prototype development related to technology in mountaineering in general.
The two day workshop will include short presentations, hands-on group projects with current technologies (including wearables, 3D scanners & camera, software systems, and drones) and an optional field trip. At the field trip on the second day one can try out the projects developed on the first day either at a local outdoor climbing spot or during a hike in the Heidelberg area.
To apply to the workshop, submit a max. 4 page position or research paper in SIGCHI Extended Abstract format (references will not count towards page limit), through the EasyChair submission system. The submission deadline is June 3, 2016. The papers will be reviewed by the workshop organizers and program committee. Accepted position papers will be made available at the workshop webpage, while accepted research papers will be included in the ACM Digital Library and supplemental proceedings of UbiComp 2016. Upon acceptance, at least one author of each accepted paper must attend the workshop. All participants must register for both the workshop and for at least one day of the conference.
The workshop welcomes submissions addressing one or more but not limiting to the following topics:
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Design and implementation of (ambient) assistive real-time systems and the adequate use of notifications
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Social acceptance of technology use in alpine activites
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Novel navigation systems, tailored for the special needs in mountaineering or climbing
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Systems that enable disabled or impaired people to pursue outdoor activities
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Emergency or quick response systems for e.g. mountain rescue
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Tools and methods for movement analysis
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Interaction techniques for motor skills learning
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Wearable computing technologies for mountaineers
