5 papers
Interactive Inference: A Neuromorphic Theory of Human-Computer Interaction
Roel Vertegaal, Timothy Merritt, Saul Greenberg +3
Neuromorphic Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) is a theoretical approach to designing better user experiences (UX) motivated by advances in the understanding of the neurophysiology…
Speech Command + Speech Emotion: Exploring Emotional Speech Commands as a Compound and Playful Modality
Ilhan Aslan, Timothy Merritt, Stine S. Johansen +1
In an era of human-computer interaction with increasingly agentic AI systems capable of connecting with users conversationally, speech is an important modality for commanding agent…
Serious Play to Encourage Socialization between Unfamiliar Children Facilitated by a LEGO Robot
Nicklas Lind, Nilan Paramarajah, Timothy Merritt
Socialization is an essential development skill for preschool children. In collaboration with the LEGO Group, we developed Robert Robot, a simplified robot, which enables socializa…
Static Vs. Agentic Game Master AI for Facilitating Solo Role-Playing Experiences
Nicolai Hejlesen Jørgensen, Sarmilan Tharmabalan, Ilhan Aslan +2
This paper presents a game master AI for single-player role-playing games. The AI is designed to deliver interactive text-based narratives and experiences typically associated with…
Speejis: Enhancing User Experience of Mobile Voice Messaging with Automatic Visual Speech Emotion Cues
Ilhan Aslan, Carla F. Griggio, Henning Pohl +2
Mobile messaging apps offer an increasing range of emotional expressions, such as emojis to help users manually augment their texting experiences. Accessibility of such augmentatio…