5 papers
JSL-DC: A Word-Level Japanese Sign Language Dataset with Linguist-Derived Descriptions for Distinguishing Confusable Signs
Ken Takaki, Asuka Ando, Misa Suzuki +12
Effective sign language (SL) acquisition is crucial for deaf children, yet 95% are born to hearing parents who often lack proficiency in SL. SL recognition can power learning tools…
Abstraction Beats Realism: Physiological Visualizations Enhance Arousal Synchrony in VR Concert Recreations
Xiaru Meng, Yulan Ju, Yan He +4
Live cultural experiences like concerts generate shared physiological arousal among audience members, a collective resonance that contributes to their emotional power. Recreating s…
Sensing Your Vocals: Exploring the Activity of Vocal Cord Muscles for Pitch Assessment Using Electromyography and Ultrasonography
Kanyu Chen, Rebecca Panskus, Erwin Wu +9
Vocal training is difficult because the muscles that control pitch, resonance, and phonation are internal and invisible to learners. This paper investigates how Electromyography (E…
Cuddle-Fish: Exploring a Soft Floating Robot with Flapping Wings for Physical Interactions
Mingyang Xu, Jiayi Shao, Yulan Ju +9
Flying robots, such as quadrotor drones, offer new possibilities for human-robot interaction but often pose safety risks due to fast-spinning propellers, rigid structures, and nois…
TIEboard: A Digital Educational Tool for Kids Geometric Learning
Arooj Zaidi, Giulia Barbareschi, Kai Kunze +2
Tangible User Interfaces have shown potential in supporting the acquisition of key concepts in computing and mathematics while fostering engagement in young learners, but these app…