For a long time, the evaluation of user interfaces by user testing techniques, has been one of the most successful ways to get feedback from the users. HCI experts usually perform their experimental evaluations sessions in usability labs, indoor facilities with equiped with expensive and not available devices for everybody like eye-tracking devices or multi-rooms with specialised software.
The main goal of RUXAILAB is to create a set of open-source toolchains that helps to perform usability tests in a remote environment based on Artificial Intelligence. Our core is a system that allows to do remote heuristic tests and share the studies to other participants, creating at the same time a social network of developers who wants to get in touch with the studies of their colleagues. In 2024 we expect to keep up the development of eye tracking systems, improve our remote usability test platform, and also work with virtual and augmented reality projects all of them with the use of AI.
Before applying directly to Google Summer of Code Dashboard we recommend you to get in touch with our community. Join our Discussion, introduce yourself, ask questions about the projects, get in touch with mentors, and learn how you can start contributing to the Uramaki LAB project. If you don't have a discord or prefer to send an e-mail you can contact us at ruxailab@gmail.com.
In our organization, we value people who are proactive, hardworking and that sees always the big picture, thinking about how their work can contribute to the community and to the open source world, thus it is a good idea to start collaborating with us early so we can get to know you better.
We suggest you have at least a basic knowledge of some or all of the technologies below.
- Javascript
- Vue.js
- MongoDB
- Flutter
- Python
- Firebase
We don't expect you to be familiar with all the project code, as you have enough time to learn about it during the bonding period, but if you are already familiar or have contributed you will have extra points.
The application process is resumed to writing a document containing information about you, the task you chose and how you will implement it. Follow the Proposal Template for a better reference. Submit the document (PDF) in the Google Summer of Code Dashboard, name the file according to your name.
Your Proposal Document needs to have:
- Your full name
- Timezone or Country
- Your e-mail
- Project Title
- Possible mentor (optional, but it would be good if you have one)
- About you
- Contributions with open source + experiences (optional, but if you have some don't hesitate to share)
- Benefits of your project for the community and the open-source world
- Description of what you will do
- Deliverables
- Schedule
IMPORTANT: Don't forget to register at: https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/. Proposals will be reviewed only AFTER you submit the proposal and your registration to Google Summer of Code 2022.
Check out our project's ideas on the Ideas Page, and see if you find something that catches your attention. If you don't get interested in one of the proposals or have another idea that you want to make, validate it with one of the mentors before submitting your proposal. Check also our ideas list from previous years: