Designed with software engineering projects in mind, the Usability Lab is a research facility that provides the university community with tools to explore issues related to usability and technology. Equipped with computer systems, collaborative technologies, and recording facilities, the Usability Lab is capable of capturing insights into how users interact with technology. With a configurable room, the facility is capable of recording video, audio and monitor sources.
The Usability Lab is located in UVic's Engineering Computer Science (ECS) building and is operated by the Computer Human Interaction & Software Engineering Lab (CHISEL). The lab telephone number is (250) 472-5785.