The workshops on December 1st will take place in the Architecture School Building (Osquars backe 5) on the second floor of Digital Futures (see Venues).
W1Full Day |
Designing AI Personalities: Enhancing Human-Agent Interaction Through Thoughtful Persona DesignIn the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence (AI) agents, designing the agent’s characteristics is crucial for shaping user experience. This workshop aims to establish a research community focused on AI agent persona design for various contexts, such as in-car assistants, educational tools, and smart home environments. We will explore critical aspects of persona design, such as voice, embodiment, and demographics, and their impact on user satisfaction and engagement. Through discussions and hands-on activities, we aim to propose practices and standards that enhance the ecological validity of agent personas. Topics include the design of conversational interfaces, the influence of agent personas on user experience, and approaches for creating contextually appropriate AI agents. This workshop will provide a platform for building a community dedicated to developing AI agent personas that better fit diverse, everyday interactions. Organizers: Nima Zargham, Mateusz Dubiel, Smit Desai, Thomas Mildner and Hanz-Joachim Belz |
W2Full Day |
Envisioning Ubiquitous Biosignal Interaction with MultimediaBiosensing technologies are on their way to becoming ubiquitous in multimedia interaction. These technologies capture physiological data, such as heart rate, breathing, skin conductance, brain activity and more. Researchers are exploring biosensing from perspectives including: engineering, design, medicine, mental health, consumer products, and interactive art. These technologies can enhance our interactions allowing connection to our bodies and others around us across diverse application areas. However, integration of biosignals in HCI presents new challenges pertaining to choosing what data we capture, interpretation of these data, its representation, application areas, and ethics. There is a need to synthesize knowledge across diverse perspectives of researchers and designers spanning multiple domains, and to map a landscape of the challenges and opportunities of this research area. The goal of this workshop is to exchange knowledge in the research community, introduce novices to this emerging field, and to build a future research agenda. Organizers: Ekaterina R. Stepanova, Alice C. Haynes, Laia Turmo Vidal, Francesco Chiossi, Abdallah El Ali, Luis Quintero, Yoav Luft, Nadia Campo Woytuk and Sven Mayer |
W3Half Day |
Human-centered AI technologies in HRI for social settingsThe increasing integration of Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) into social settings demands the development of human-centered AI technologies that prioritize intuitive, ethical, and empathetic interactions. This workshop aims to explore cutting-edge advancements and interdisciplinary approaches to building AI-driven systems that facilitate effective, meaningful, and socially appropriate interactions between robots and humans in environments such as healthcare, education, and customer service. We will mainly focus on several key themes, which includes Human-Centered Design Principles, Context-Aware AI, Emotionally Intelligent Robots, Ethical and Responsible AI, Real-World Applications. This workshop invites contributions from researchers, practitioners, and developers who are working on AI systems that empower robots to operate effectively in human environments. By addressing challenges and sharing advancements in human-centered AI, we aim to shape the future of HRI and ensure that robots enrich human social experiences. Organizers: Yuchong Zhang, Khaled Kassem, Zhengya Gong, Fan Mo, Yong Ma, Jonna Häkkilä and Emma Kirjavainen |