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We present pathways of investigation regarding conversational user interfaces (CUIs) for children in the classroom. We highlight anticipated challenges to be addressed in order to advance knowledge on CUIs for children. Further, we discuss…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2021-12-02 Garrett Allen , Jie Yang , Maria Soledad Pera , Ujwal Gadiraju

The ubiquity of smartphones has led to an increase in on demand healthcare being supplied. For example, people can share their illness-related experiences with others similar to themselves, and healthcare experts can offer advice for better…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2024-04-23 Samuel Rhys Cox

Computational thinking, and by extension, computer programming, is notoriously challenging to learn. Conversational agents and generative artificial intelligence (genAI) have the potential to facilitate this learning process by offering…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2024-06-17 Jacob Penney , João Felipe Pimentel , Igor Steinmacher , Marco A. Gerosa

Chatbots are one class of intelligent, conversational software agents activated by natural language input (which can be in the form of text, voice, or both). They provide conversational output in response, and if commanded, can sometimes…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2017-04-18 Nicole M. Radziwill , Morgan C. Benton

Conversational human-AI interaction (CHAI) have recently driven mainstream adoption of AI. However, CHAI poses two key challenges for designers and researchers: users frequently have ambiguous goals and an incomplete understanding of AI…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2025-01-31 Arthur Caetano , Kavya Verma , Atieh Taheri , Radha Kumaran , Zichen Chen , Jiaao Chen , Tobias Höllerer , Misha Sra

Textual conversational agent or chatbots' development gather tremendous traction from both academia and industries in recent years. Nowadays, chatbots are widely used as an agent to communicate with a human in some services such as booking…

Computation and Language · Computer Science 2019-06-25 Endang Wahyu Pamungkas

Domain specific chatbot applications often involve multi step interactions, such as refining search filters, selecting multiple items, or performing comparisons. Traditional graphical user interfaces (GUIs) handle these workflows by…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2025-07-03 Sanjay Krishna Anbalagan , Xinrui Nie , Umesh Mohan , Vijay Kumar Kanamarlapudi , Anughna Kommalapati , Xiaodan Zhao

Chatbots are conversational software applications designed to interact dialectically with users for a plethora of different purposes. Surprisingly, these colloquial agents have only recently been coupled with computational models of…

Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science 2024-08-07 Federico Castagna , Nadin Kokciyan , Isabel Sassoon , Simon Parsons , Elizabeth Sklar

Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) plays a critical role in fostering user trust and understanding in AI-driven systems. However, the design of effective XAI interfaces presents significant challenges, particularly for UX…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2025-06-23 Mohammad Naiseh , Huseyin Dogan , Stephen Giff , Nan Jiang

Chatbots' growing popularity has brought new challenges to HCI, having changed the patterns of human interactions with computers. The increasing need to approximate conversational interaction styles raises expectations for chatbots to…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2024-01-24 Ana Paula Chaves , Marco Aurelio Gerosa

International students face struggles when adapting to the host country. They are more susceptible to mental health problems than domestic students. While Conversational User Interfaces (CUIs) are increasingly researched and implemented,…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2026-05-19 Yuhui Xu , Isabel Blijenburg , Bhakti Moghe , Maarten Houben , Daniel Tetteroo , Wijnand IJsselsteijn , Minha Lee

Modern trends in interface design for office equipment using controls on touch surfaces create greater obstacles for blind and visually impaired users and contribute to an environment of dependency in work settings. We believe that…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2020-10-15 Kyle Dent , Kalai Ramea

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly embedded in daily life, designing intuitive, trustworthy, and emotionally resonant AI-human interfaces has emerged as a critical challenge. This editorial introduces a Special Issue that…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2024-12-13 Aparna Sundar , Tony Russell-Rose , Udo Kruschwitz , Karen Machleit

Usability testing with experts and potential users can assess the effectiveness, efficiency, and user satisfaction of graphical user interfaces (GUIs) but doing so remains a costly and time-intensive process. Prior work has used computer…

Computation and Language · Computer Science 2026-04-30 Alice Gao , Weixi Tong , Rishab Vempati , Katharina Reinecke , R. Benjamin Shapiro , Tianyi Zhang , Jason Wu

The development of conversational agents (CAs) has shown strong potential in supporting mental health through dialogue. While many studies focus on CAs for individual psychological care, research on agents designed for couples facing…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2025-10-21 Soyoung Jung , Sung Park

Chatbots have garnered interest as conversational interfaces for a variety of tasks. While general design guidelines exist for chatbot interfaces, little work explores analytical chatbots that support conversing with data. We explore…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2022-03-17 Vidya Setlur , Melanie Tory

Sharing ideas through communication with peers is the primary mode of human interaction. Consequently, extensive research has been conducted in the area of conversational AI, leading to an increase in the availability and diversity of…

Computation and Language · Computer Science 2024-05-24 Shivani Kumar , Sumit Bhatia , Milan Aggarwal , Tanmoy Chakraborty

In the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence (AI) agents, designing the agent's characteristics is crucial for shaping user experience. This workshop aims to establish a research community focused on AI agent persona design for…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2024-10-31 Nima Zargham , Mateusz Dubiel , Smit Desai , Thomas Mildner , Hanz-Joachim Belz

Mental health concerns are rising globally, prompting increased reliance on technology to address the demand-supply gap in mental health services. In particular, mental health chatbots are emerging as a promising solution, but these remain…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2026-01-23 Shreya Haran , Samiha Thatikonda , Dong Whi Yoo , Koustuv Saha

The global population is rapidly aging, necessitating technologies that promote healthy aging. Voice User Interfaces (VUIs), leveraging natural language interaction, offer a promising solution for older adults due to their ease of use.…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2024-09-16 Xinhui Hu , Smit Desai , Morgan Lundy , Jessie Chin