There were three primary research areas: Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Human Computer Interaction (HCI).

Focus in IoT was on augmented reality and localization, in AI on text and image analysis and in HCI on visualization and interaction.

A particular strength of FXPAL was the collaboration among researchers in these different areas, as well as with artists, designers and other non-academic employees.

FXPAL was known for its technology inventions, which resulted in over 100 patents, filed mainly in the US [2] and Japan.

To demonstrate technology to a wider audience outside the lab, FXPAL produced a number of videos.