University of Wisconsin - Madison

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CHI '26Human-LLM Collaboration +2

The Promises and Perils of using LLMs for Effective Public Services

Governments are the primary providers of essential public services and are responsible for delivering them effectively. In high-stakes decision-making domains such as child welfare (CW), agencies must protect children without unnecessarily prolonging a family’s engagement with the system. With growing optimism around…

CHI '26Social Robot Interaction +2

"When We're Looking at the Robot, We See Each Other": A Comparison of Robotic, Mirror-Based, and Hybrid Interventions for Stranger Interaction

Eye contact between strangers, even fleeting, can spark interaction and foster connection, happiness, and belonging. Yet in public spaces, such encounters are often suppressed by “civil inattention,” with many people absorbed in their phones. We explore how reconfiguring the ambient environment with MirrorBot, a mobil…

CHI '26Best PaperTechnology Ethics & Critical HCI +1

Trauma-Informed Digital Evidence Collection: A Design Inquiry into Evidence Practices for Technology-Facilitated Abuse in Intimate Partner Violence

Technology-facilitated abuse (TFA) is a widespread and harmful dimension of interpersonal violence. Documenting TFA can unlock mitigative actions for survivors such as legal orders of protection, but existing documentation tools are insufficient. This paper considers whether a trauma-informed design approach could yie…

CHI '26Visual Impairment Technologies (Screen Readers, Tactile Graphics, Braille) +3

How Well Can 3D Accessibility Guidelines Support XR Development? An Interview Study with XR Practitioners in Industry

While accessibility (a11y) guidelines exist for 3D games and virtual worlds, their applicability to extended reality (XR)'s unique interaction paradigms (e.g., spatial tracking, kinesthetic interactions) remains unexplored. XR practitioners need practical guidance to successfully implement a11y guidelines under real-w…

CHI '26Exploratory Search & Information Seeking +2

PlaceWeave: Understanding Place Through Social Video Narratives and Graph-Enhanced Local Knowledge

People visiting or moving to a new city often struggle to understand local vibes and everyday routines. Short-form videos on TikTok capture these local stories, but people still have to jump between chatbots, maps, and apps to turn them into concrete plans. We introduce PlaceWeave, a human-centered trip-planning syste…

CHI '26Generative AI (Text, Image, Music, Video) +2

Creativity from Surprise: Bridging the Gap Between Fashion Designers' Inspiration Work and AI Creative Support Tools

Advances in Generative AI (GenAI) enable unexpected creation in visual images. In fashion design, this capability has intensified demand for creativity support tools where fast-paced trends challenge fixation and drive exploration of novel creative directions. While prior work has explored interfaces that align desig…

CHI '26Honorable MentionCognitive Impairment & Neurodiversity (Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia) +2

Co-Designing Environment-Based Strategies with Neurodivergent Individuals for Sensory-Inclusive Dental Visit Experiences

Dental clinics can be challenging sensory environments, creating discomfort and stress, especially for neurodivergent individuals with Sensory Processing Disorder. Interactive environmental systems offer potential to transform these spaces, providing adaptable, sensory-inclusive experiences. However, the design space…

CHI '26Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) +3

Not Seeing the Whole Picture: Challenges and Opportunities in Using AI for Co-Making Physical, DIY-AT for People with Visual Impairments

Existing assistive technologies (AT) often adopt a one-size-fits-all approach, overlooking the diverse needs of people with visual impairments (PVI). Do-it-yourself AT (DIY-AT) toolkits offer one path toward customization, but most remain limited—targeting co-design with engineers or requiring programming expertise. N…

CHI '26Honorable MentionVisual Impairment Technologies (Screen Readers, Tactile Graphics, Braille) +2

NaviNote: Enabling In-situ Spatial Annotation Authoring to Support Exploration and Navigation for Blind and Low Vision People

GPS and smartphones enable users to place location-based annotations, capturing rich environmental context. Previous research demonstrates that blind and low vision (BLV) people can use annotations to explore unfamiliar areas. However, current commercial systems allowing BLV users to create annotations have never been…

CHI '26Community Collaboration & Wikipedia +2

Beyond Access: Contextualizing the Benefits of Broadband through Contributor Dynamics on Wikipedia

Broadband infrastructure is often assumed to reduce informational disparities by expanding access to digital platforms. Yet less is understood about how broadband shapes participation in peer production communities, where knowledge is collectively created and maintained. Using spatial regression models, we examine how…

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Robotics & Autonomous Systems

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