Yanheng Li

schoolCity University of Hong Kongbar_chart#1862 Global Rank

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Bondi: Designing Tangible and Multimodal Interfaces for Continuing Bonds in Pet Bereavement

Pet ownership creates profound human-animal bonds, making pet loss significant. However, compared to human loss, Human- Computer Interaction (HCI) has given pet loss less attention. Addressing this, we conducted an exploratory mixed-methods study. The study began with a large-scale survey (N=611) revealing critical ch…

CHI '264th AuthorHonorable MentionConversational Chatbots +2

Hear You in Silence: Designing for Active Listening in Human Interaction with Conversational Agents Using Context-Aware Pacing

In human conversation, empathic dialogue requires nuanced temporal cues indicating whether the conversational partner is paying attention. This type of "active listening" is overlooked in the design of Conversational Agents (CAs), which use the same pacing for one conversation. To model the temporal cues in human conv…

CHI '262nd AuthorSocial Robot Interaction +1

ATRU: A Stage-based Framework for Designing Ethology-Inspired Social Robots

Animal behavior (ethology) has emerged as a promising source of inspiration for social robot design. However, existing efforts have commonly resulted in isolated design instances. Our high-level understanding of the design processes for integrating ethological insights into social robot design and evaluation remains…

CSCW '252nd AuthorPerspectives on VR

"Can I Decorate My Teeth With Diamonds?": Exploring Multi-Stakeholder Perspectives on Using VR to Reduce Children's Dental Anxiety

Dental anxiety is prevalent among children,often leading to missed treatment and potential negative effects on their mental well-being. While several interventions (e.g., pharmacological and psychotherapeutic techniques) have been introduced for anxiety alleviation, the recently emerged virtual reality (VR) technology…

CHI '252nd AuthorHonorable Mention3D Modeling & Animation +1

Encountering Robotic Art: The Social, Material, and Temporal Processes of Creation with Machines

Robots extend beyond the tools of productivity; they also contribute to creativity. While typically defined as utility-driven technologies designed for productive or social settings, the role of robots in creative settings remains underexplored. This paper examines how robots participate in artistic creation. Through…

HRI '242nd AuthorSocial Robot Interaction +1

“Sorry to Keep You Waiting”: Recovering from Negative Consequences Resulting from Service Robot Unintended Rejection

Robots are increasingly deployed in crowded, large-scale environments where the demands on their services can outweigh their ability to respond. When robots fail to respond, humans may interpret the unintended consequence negatively as forms of rejection, leading to lost of trust. How do service robots recover from su…

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