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Can Voice Assistants Sound Cute? Towards a Model of Kawaii Vocalics
Katie Seaborn, Somang Nam, Julia Keckeis +1
The Japanese notion of "kawaii" or expressions of cuteness, vulnerability, and/or charm is a global cultural export. Work has explored kawaii-ness as a design feature and factor of…
cs.HC2023★ 3 cited
Dis/Immersion in Mindfulness Meditation with a Wandering Voice Assistant
Bonhee Ku, Tatsuya Itagaki, Katie Seaborn
Mindfulness meditation is a validated means of helping people manage stress. Voice-based virtual assistants (VAs) in smart speakers, smartphones, and smart environments can assist…