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most citedHuman-in-the-Loop Annotation for Image-Based Engagement Estimation: Assessing the Impact of Model Reliability on Annotation Accuracy

3 citations · 4 across the 10 of their papers we have counts for

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cs.HC2026

Empowering Vocabulary Learning Through Teaching AI: Using LLMs as a Student to Perform Learning by Teaching in Vocabulary Acquisition

Tokio Uchida, Ko Watanabe, Andrew Vargo +5

"Learning by Teaching (LbT)" helps learners deepen their understanding by explaining concepts to others, with questions playing a vital role in identifying knowledge gaps and reinf…

cs.RO2025

SensHRPS: Sensing Comfortable Human-Robot Proxemics and Personal Space With Eye-Tracking

Nadezhda Kushina, Ko Watanabe, Aarthi Kannan +3

Social robots must adjust to human proxemic norms to ensure user comfort and engagement. While prior research demonstrates that eye-tracking features reliably estimate comfort in h…

cs.HC2025

HandyLabel: Towards Post-Processing to Real-Time Annotation Using Skeleton Based Hand Gesture Recognition

Sachin Kumar Singh, Ko Watanabe, Brian Moser +2

The success of machine learning is deeply linked to the availability of high-quality training data, yet retrieving and manually labeling new data remains a time-consuming and error…

cs.HC2025

Push or Light: Nudging Standing to Break Prolonged Sitting

Sohshi Yoshida, Ko Watanabe, Andreas Dengel +3

Prolonged sitting is a health risk leading to metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. To combat this, various "nudging" strategies encourage stand-ups. Behavior change triggers use…

cs.HC2025★ 1 cited

GenAIReading: Augmenting Human Cognition with Interactive Digital Textbooks Using Large Language Models and Image Generation Models

Ryugo Morita, Ko Watanabe, Jinjia Zhou +2

Cognitive augmentation is a cornerstone in advancing education, particularly through personalized learning. However, personalizing extensive textual materials, such as narratives a…

cs.HC2025

Augmenting Online Meetings with Context-Aware Real-time Music Generation

Haruki Suzawa, Ko Watanabe, Andreas Dengel +1

As online communication continues to expand, participants often face cognitive fatigue and reduced engagement. Cognitive augmentation, which leverages technology to enhance human a…

cs.HC2025★ 3 cited

Human-in-the-Loop Annotation for Image-Based Engagement Estimation: Assessing the Impact of Model Reliability on Annotation Accuracy

Sahana Yadnakudige Subramanya, Ko Watanabe, Andreas Dengel +1

Human-in-the-loop (HITL) frameworks are increasingly recognized for their potential to improve annotation accuracy in emotion estimation systems by combining machine predictions wi…

cs.AI2024

Using Large Language Models to Generate Authentic Multi-agent Knowledge Work Datasets

Desiree Heim, Christian Jilek, Adrian Ulges +1

Current publicly available knowledge work data collections lack diversity, extensive annotations, and contextual information about the users and their documents. These issues hinde…

q-bio.NC2024

Feature Estimation of Global Language Processing in EEG Using Attention Maps

Dai Shimizu, Ko Watanabe, Andreas Dengel

Understanding the correlation between EEG features and cognitive tasks is crucial for elucidating brain function. Brain activity synchronizes during speaking and listening tasks. H…

eess.IV2024

Edge-based Denoising Image Compression

Ryugo Morita, Hitoshi Nishimura, Ko Watanabe +2

In recent years, deep learning-based image compression, particularly through generative models, has emerged as a pivotal area of research. Despite significant advancements, challen…