Nara Institute of Science and Technology

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CHI '26Human-LLM Collaboration +3

Estimating Shared Mental Models via Communication-Categorized Directed Graphs

Corporate organizations face increasingly complex tasks that demand effective team management. A key concept is the Shared Mental Model (SMM), which enables members to maintain performance despite limited communication. Traditional measurements rely on interviews or questionnaires, which are labor-intensive, context…

CHI '26Honorable MentionSocial & Collaborative VR +4

When the World Opens up: Journeys of People with Intellectual Disabilities in Social Virtual Reality

Adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) face systemic social exclusion that narrows autonomy and life opportunities. While social virtual reality (VR) offers a powerful medium for identity expression and community belonging, research often adopts a remedial paradigm, focusing on training functional skills in script…

CHI '26Interactive Data Visualization +3

Challenges in Synchronous & Remote Collaboration Around Visualization

We characterize 16 challenges faced by those investigating and developing remote and synchronous collaborative experiences around visualization. Our work reflects the perspectives and prior research efforts of an international group of 29 experts from across human-computer interaction and visualization sub-communities…

IUI '25Agent Personality & Anthropomorphism +2

A Framework for Efficient Development and Debugging of Role-Playing Agents with Large Language Models

We propose a framework that leverages large language models (LLMs) to semi-automate the development and debugging of role-playing agents, reducing the need for extensive manual effort. Role-playing agents powered by LLMs offer scalable solutions that enhance communication and interaction in various applications, such…

IUI '25Generative AI (Text, Image, Music, Video) +1

Text-to-Image Generation for Vocabulary Learning Using the Keyword Method

The 'keyword method' is an effective technique for learning vocabulary of a foreign language. It involves creating a memorable visual link between what a word means and what its pronunciation in a foreign language sounds like in the learner's native language. However, these memorable visual links remain implicit in th…

UIST '24Force Feedback & Pseudo-Haptic Weight +1

Selfrionette: A Fingertip Force-Input Controller for Continuous Full-Body Avatar Manipulation and Diverse Haptic Interactions

We propose Selfrionette, a controller that uses fingertip force input to drive avatar movements in virtual reality (VR). This system enables users to interact with virtual objects and walk in VR using only fingertip force, overcoming physical and spatial constraints. Additionally, by fixing users' fingers, it provid…

CHI '24Mid-Air Haptics (Ultrasonic) +2

ShareYourReality: Investigating Haptic Feedback and Agency in Virtual Avatar Co-embodiment

Virtual co-embodiment enables two users to share a single avatar in Virtual Reality (VR). During such experiences, the illusion of shared motion control can break during joint-action activities, highlighting the need for position-aware feedback mechanisms. Drawing on the perceptual crossing paradigm, we explore how ha…

HRI '24Vibrotactile Feedback & Skin Stimulation +1

Presentation of Robot-Intended Handover Position using Vibrotactile Interface during robot-to-human handover task

Advancements in robot autonomy and safety enable close interactions such as object handovers with a human. During robot-to-human handovers in assembly tasks, the robot considers the human's state to determine the optimal handover position and timing. However, humans may struggle to focus on their primary tasks due to…

UBICOMP '23Haptic Wearables +1

eat2pic: An Eating-Painting Interactive System to Nudge Users into Making Healthier Diet Choices

"Given the complexity of human eating behaviors, developing interactions to change the way users eat or their choice of meals is challenging. In this study, we propose an interactive system called eat2pic designed to encourage healthy eating habits such as adopting a balanced diet and eating more slowly, by refraining…

CHI '23Inclusive Design +1

Para Cima y Pa’ Abajo: Building Bridges Between HCI Research in Latin America and in the Global North

The Human-computer Interaction (HCI) community has the opportunity to foster the integration of research practices across the Global South and North to begin overcoming colonial relationships. In this paper, we focus on the case of Latin America (LATAM), where initiatives to increase the representation of HCI practiti…

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Virtual, Augmented & Mixed Reality (XR)

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User Research Methods (Interviews, Surveys, Observation)