Wilbert Tabone

Wilbert Tabone is a researcher at Delft University of Technology, affiliated with the Industrial Design Engineering school and Emerging Materials department. His work bridges Augmented Reality (AR), Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), and Pedestrian-Vehicle Interaction to enhance safety in automated transportation systems. He also explores Digital Cultural Heritage and Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications in museums and education.

Research Trends: Tabone's recent publications focus on AR interfaces for pedestrian-automated vehicle communication, safety protocols in occluded scenarios, and immersive technologies like CAVE-based experiments. His work integrates Human Factors and User Experience Design to address challenges in urban mobility and AI ethics.

Projects & Collaborations: He contributed to the EU-funded Shape-IT project (2019–2024), which developed human-AV interaction frameworks. Collaborators include J.C.F. de Winter, D. Dodou, and R. Happee.

Media & Public Engagement: Tabone has been featured in international media (e.g., ICOM UK) and Maltese outlets, discussing AI's role in empowering society and Malta's national AI strategy.