5 papers
The Missing Link of XR: Empathy-Driven Reality for XR and Beyond
Yun Suen Pai, Tamil Selvan Gunasekaran, Jiashuo Cao +23
Extended reality (XR) for socialising is becoming increasingly popular. However, unlike conventional social platforms, XR prioritises embodiment and immersion, factors that strongl…
"When I see Jodie, I feel relaxed": Examining the Impact of a Virtual Supporter in Remote Psychotherapy
Jiashuo Cao, Chen Li, Wujie Gao +3
Virtual agents have shown promising potential in mental health applications, but current research has predominantly focused on contexts outside of traditional therapy sessions. Thi…
Investigating AI in Peer Support via Multi-Module System-Driven Embodied Conversational Agents
Ruoyu Wen, Xiaoli Wu, Kunal Gupta +5
Young people's mental well-being is a global concern, with peer support playing a key role in daily emotional regulation. Conversational agents are increasingly viewed as promising…
HeadZoom: Hands-Free Zooming and Panning for 2D Image Navigation Using Head Motion
Kaining Zhang, Catarina Moreira, Pedro Belchior +3
We introduce \textit{HeadZoom}, a hands-free interaction technique for navigating two-dimensional visual content using head movements. HeadZoom enables fluid zooming and panning us…
Empathetic Conversational Agents: Utilizing Neural and Physiological Signals for Enhanced Empathetic Interactions
Nastaran Saffaryazdi, Tamil Selvan Gunasekaran, Kate Laveys +2
Conversational agents (CAs) are revolutionizing human-computer interaction by evolving from text-based chatbots to empathetic digital humans (DHs) capable of rich emotional express…