Human–Computer Interaction and Virtual Environments
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Computing and Artificial Intelligence".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 July 2024 | Viewed by 800
Special Issue Editors
Interests: extended reality; human–computer interaction; natural user interfaces; intelligent virtual agents.
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The fields of human–computer interaction (HCI) and extended reality (XR) are closely connected, given that they both focus on technologies that enhance interactions between humans, computers, and virtual environments, thereby fostering numerous societally beneficial applications. HCI is dedicated to refining interfaces by innovating in terms of both software and hardware designs and incorporating cutting-edge technologies such as machine learning, gesture recognition, and biosignal processing. Advancements in HCI drive not only technological progress but also facilitate seamless interactions in both real and virtual settings, enhancing the extended reality experience overall. XR, encompassing virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR), blurs the boundaries between the real and virtual worlds, creating a spectrum of applications in numerous fields.
This Special Issue invites contributions that explore pioneering research at the intersection of HCI and virtual environments, and which shape the evolving landscape of these dynamic fields.
Topics include, but are not limited to:
- HCI and XR Innovations: novel approaches in software and hardware design, gesture recognition, behavioral analytics, virtual assistants, and wearable interfaces;
- Virtual Environments: research on XR technologies, spanning diverse fields such as education, healthcare, entertainment, and architecture;
- User Experience (UX): a focus on enhancing UX in virtual environments through studies on interaction, interface design, and the field’s psychological aspects;
- Technological Advancements: highlighting progress in supporting technologies, including machine learning, biometric sensing, haptics, and sensory feedback;
- Applications and Impact: exploration of real-world applications and impact assessments of HCI and XR;
- Ethical Considerations: discussions on ethical implications, addressing issues such as accessibility, responsible development, and the use of immersive technologies.
Dr. Beatrice Aruanno
Prof. Dr. Monica Bordegoni
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- extended reality
- human–computer interaction
- user experience
- digital environments
- immersive technologies
- natural user interfaces
