UVA · Link Lab
We build research infrastructure for the AI & Personal Sensing era.
We help researchers at UVA run studies with modern wearables, smartwatches, smartphones, and IoT devices.
We help researchers at UVA run studies with modern wearables, smartwatches, smartphones, and IoT devices.
Whether you're just getting started with devices and apps in your research, or have a long track record, we meet you where you are and provide the services you need.
Custom apps, wearable integrations, secure cloud, and idea consultation — tailored to each team's needs.
Learn more →Our shared infrastructure lets us build research-grade apps faster and cheaper than starting from scratch.
How it works →If you have a research idea but don't yet have grant money, you can apply for one of our awards.
See guidelines →A small team embedded inside UVA's Link Lab, with deep experience in mobile, sensors, and AI.
Meet the team →A glimpse of the work happening on the platform — from mindfulness after ACL reconstruction to adolescent social connection.
A mobile intervention pairing mindfulness meditation with personalized, Oura Ring–driven activity goals to reduce injury-related fear after surgery.
A capstone-led intervention using a “friendship garden” metaphor to encourage face-to-face connection, co-designed with a Youth Advisory Board.
Apps and platforms we maintain across studies. Each plugs into our shared backend — new capabilities added for one team become available to all.
Our mobile platform for sensing studies and interventions. Collects from wearables, surveys, and on-device sensors. iOS & Android.
Digital mental-health interventions for anxiety and well-being — delivered through the Digital Trails platform across multiple PI-led studies.
IoT, ambient, and environmental sensors plugged into studies — from indoor air to physical activity monitoring.
New platforms launched alongside each study go here. [Coming — placeholder card.]
From on-device machine learning to agentic AI for research workflows. A snapshot of selected projects.
Autonomous research assistants that triage participant data, draft summaries, and surface anomalies for PIs to review. [Active]
Privacy-first models running locally on watches and phones — for sensing and just-in-time intervention triggers, no raw data leaves the device.
Industry-partner AI study launching in summer 2026. [In planning — placeholder card.]
We collaborate with corporate teams on sensing studies, AI infrastructure, and joint research grants. If your team is exploring a partnership with UVA, we'd like to hear from you.