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View article: SimViews: An Interactive Multi-Agent System Simulating Visitor-to-Visitor Conversational Patterns to Present Diverse Perspectives of Artifacts in Virtual Museums
SimViews: An Interactive Multi-Agent System Simulating Visitor-to-Visitor Conversational Patterns to Present Diverse Perspectives of Artifacts in Virtual Museums Open
Offering diverse perspectives on a museum artifact can deepen visitors' understanding and help avoid the cognitive limitations of a single narrative, ultimately enhancing their overall experience. Physical museums promote diversity through…
View article: ExplorAR: Assisting Older Adults to Learn Smartphone Apps through AR-powered Trial-and-Error with Interactive Guidance
ExplorAR: Assisting Older Adults to Learn Smartphone Apps through AR-powered Trial-and-Error with Interactive Guidance Open
Older adults tend to encounter challenges when learning to use new smartphone apps due to age-related cognitive and physical changes. Compared to traditional support methods such as video tutorials, trial-and-error allows older adults to l…
View article: Accessibility and Social Inclusivity: A Literature Review of Music Technology for Blind and Low Vision People
Accessibility and Social Inclusivity: A Literature Review of Music Technology for Blind and Low Vision People Open
This paper presents a systematic literature review of music technology tailored for blind and low vision (BLV) individuals. Music activities can be particularly beneficial for BLV people. However, a systematic approach to organizing knowle…
View article: A11yShape: AI-Assisted 3-D Modeling for Blind and Low-Vision Programmers
A11yShape: AI-Assisted 3-D Modeling for Blind and Low-Vision Programmers Open
Building 3-D models is challenging for blind and low-vision (BLV) users due to the inherent complexity of 3-D models and the lack of support for non-visual interaction in existing tools. To address this issue, we introduce A11yShape, a nov…
View article: RemVerse: Supporting Reminiscence Activities for Older Adults through AI-Assisted Virtual Reality
RemVerse: Supporting Reminiscence Activities for Older Adults through AI-Assisted Virtual Reality Open
Reminiscence activities, which involve recalling and sharing past experiences, have proven beneficial for improving cognitive function, mood, and overall well-being. However, urbanization has led to the disappearance of familiar environmen…
View article: Aerodynamic Interference of Lift Surfaces During Transition Phase for VTOL Fixed-Wing UAVs with Canard Configuration
Aerodynamic Interference of Lift Surfaces During Transition Phase for VTOL Fixed-Wing UAVs with Canard Configuration Open
The compound lift and thrust Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) fixed-wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) has generated considerable interest in configuration research due to its unique application advantages. This investigation examines …
View article: Exploring Safety Alignment Evaluation of LLMs in Chinese Mental Health Dialogues via LLM-as-Judge
Exploring Safety Alignment Evaluation of LLMs in Chinese Mental Health Dialogues via LLM-as-Judge Open
Evaluating the safety alignment of LLM responses in high-risk mental health dialogues is particularly difficult due to missing gold-standard answers and the ethically sensitive nature of these interactions. To address this challenge, we pr…
View article: A New Compression Sensing Reconstruction Method for Stitching Images Based on Deformable Convolution-Deformable Deconvolution Module
A New Compression Sensing Reconstruction Method for Stitching Images Based on Deformable Convolution-Deformable Deconvolution Module Open
The compression sensing reconstruction of the stitching image is important for the communication of autonomous driving, intelligent vehicles, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). An compression sensing reconstruction method for the stitchin…
View article: More than One Step at a Time: Designing Procedural Feedback for Non-visual Makeup Routines
More than One Step at a Time: Designing Procedural Feedback for Non-visual Makeup Routines Open
Makeup plays a vital role in self-expression, identity, and confidence - yet remains an underexplored domain for assistive technology, especially for people with vision impairments. While existing tools support isolated tasks such as color…
View article: Distinguishing Intrinsic and Extraneous CognitiveLoad Using Eye-Tracking and Wavelet-Based Features
Distinguishing Intrinsic and Extraneous CognitiveLoad Using Eye-Tracking and Wavelet-Based Features Open
This study investigates the differentiation of cognitive load types—intrinsic and extraneous—using only eye-tracking data enhanced by our proposed wavelet-based features (WF) and selected eye-tracking metrics. Intrinsic load reflects task …
View article: RemoteChess: Enhancing Older Adults' Social Connectedness via Designing a Virtual Reality Chinese Chess (Xiangqi) Community
RemoteChess: Enhancing Older Adults' Social Connectedness via Designing a Virtual Reality Chinese Chess (Xiangqi) Community Open
The decline of social connectedness caused by distance and physical limitations severely affects older adults' well-being and mental health. While virtual reality (VR) is promising for older adults to socialize remotely, existing social VR…
View article: Facilitating Daily Practice in Intangible Cultural Heritage through Virtual Reality: A Case Study of Traditional Chinese Flower Arrangement
Facilitating Daily Practice in Intangible Cultural Heritage through Virtual Reality: A Case Study of Traditional Chinese Flower Arrangement Open
The essence of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) lies in the living knowledge and skills passed down through generations. Daily practice plays a vital role in revitalizing ICH by fostering continuous learning and improvement. However, lim…
View article: InteRecon: Towards Reconstructing Interactivity of Personal Memorable Items in Mixed Reality
InteRecon: Towards Reconstructing Interactivity of Personal Memorable Items in Mixed Reality Open
Digital capturing of memorable personal items is a key way to archive personal memories. Although current digitization methods (e.g., photos, videos, 3D scanning) can replicate the physical appearance of an item, they often cannot preserve…
View article: TeamPortal: Exploring Virtual Reality Collaboration Through Shared and Manipulating Parallel Views
TeamPortal: Exploring Virtual Reality Collaboration Through Shared and Manipulating Parallel Views Open
Virtual Reality (VR) offers a unique collaborative experience, with parallel views playing a pivotal role in Collaborative Virtual Environments by supporting the transfer and delivery of items. Sharing and manipulating partners' views prov…
View article: Study on the Enhancement of Personalized Borrowing Experience of Smart Library Users Based on Reinforcement Learning Framework
Study on the Enhancement of Personalized Borrowing Experience of Smart Library Users Based on Reinforcement Learning Framework Open
In the construction standard of smart library, personalized lending service enhances the important part of readers’ experience. The main idea of this paper is to achieve dynamic clustering of user groups through k-means and feedback, and a…
View article: How Can Haptic Feedback Assist People with Blind and Low Vision (BLV): A Systematic Literature Review
How Can Haptic Feedback Assist People with Blind and Low Vision (BLV): A Systematic Literature Review Open
People who are blind or have low vision (BLV) encounter numerous challenges in their daily lives and work. To support them, various haptic assistive tools have been developed. Despite these advancements, the effective utilization of these …
View article: A Study on the Aerodynamic Impact of Rotors on Fixed Wings During the Transition Phase in Compound-Wing UAVs
A Study on the Aerodynamic Impact of Rotors on Fixed Wings During the Transition Phase in Compound-Wing UAVs Open
Compound-wing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are highly valued for their performance. However, during the transition from vertical take-off to the cruise phase, the rotor wake can be coupled with the fixed wing. In this study, the aerodyn…
View article: Avatar Appearance and Behavior of Potential Harassers Affect Users' Perceptions and Response Strategies in Social Virtual Reality (VR): A Mixed-Methods Study
Avatar Appearance and Behavior of Potential Harassers Affect Users' Perceptions and Response Strategies in Social Virtual Reality (VR): A Mixed-Methods Study Open
Sexual harassment has been recognized as a significant social issue. In recent years, the emergence of harassment in social virtual reality (VR) has become an important and urgent research topic. We employed a mixed-methods approach by con…
View article: AI as a Bridge Across Ages: Exploring The Opportunities of Artificial Intelligence in Supporting Inter-Generational Communication in Virtual Reality
AI as a Bridge Across Ages: Exploring The Opportunities of Artificial Intelligence in Supporting Inter-Generational Communication in Virtual Reality Open
Inter-generational communication is essential for bridging generational gaps and fostering mutual understanding. However, maintaining it is complex due to cultural, communicative, and geographical differences. Recent research indicated tha…
View article: Exploring the Design of Virtual Reality Museums to Support Remote Visitation With Older Adults
Exploring the Design of Virtual Reality Museums to Support Remote Visitation With Older Adults Open
Virtual Reality (VR) museums provide immersive visiting experiences. Despite growing efforts in VR museum design optimization, limited research addresses its efficacy for older adults. We sought to investigate the challenges of and prefere…
View article: Challenges in Adopting Companion Robots: An Exploratory Study of Robotic Companionship Conducted with Chinese Retirees
Challenges in Adopting Companion Robots: An Exploratory Study of Robotic Companionship Conducted with Chinese Retirees Open
Companion robots hold immense potential in providing emotional support to older adults in the rapidly aging world. However, questions have been raised regarding whether having a robotic companion benefits healthy older adults, how they per…
View article: Practices and Challenges of Online Love-seeking Among Deaf or Hard of Hearing People: A Case Study in China
Practices and Challenges of Online Love-seeking Among Deaf or Hard of Hearing People: A Case Study in China Open
People who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) in China are increasingly exploring online platforms to connect with potential partners. This research explores the online dating experiences of DHH communities in China, an area that has not be…
View article: Systematic Literature Review of Using Virtual Reality as a Social Platform in HCI Community
Systematic Literature Review of Using Virtual Reality as a Social Platform in HCI Community Open
Virtual reality (VR) is increasingly used as a social platform for users to interact and build connections with one another in an immersive virtual environment. Reflecting on the empirical progress in this area of study, a comprehensive re…
View article: Avatar Appearance and Behavior of Potential Harassers Affect Users' Perceptions and Response Strategies in Social Virtual Reality (VR): A Mixed-Methods Study
Avatar Appearance and Behavior of Potential Harassers Affect Users' Perceptions and Response Strategies in Social Virtual Reality (VR): A Mixed-Methods Study Open
Sexual harassment has been recognized as a significant social issue. In recent years, the emergence of harassment in social virtual reality (VR) has become an important and urgent research topic. We employed a mixed-methods approach by con…
View article: Investigating Size Congruency Between the Visual Perception of a VR Object and the Haptic Perception of Its Physical World Agent
Investigating Size Congruency Between the Visual Perception of a VR Object and the Haptic Perception of Its Physical World Agent Open
The perception of physical objects and miniatures enhances the realism and immersion in VR. This work explores the relationship between haptic feedback from real objects and their visual representations in VR. The study examines how users …
View article: Augmented Library: Toward Enriching Physical Library Experience Using HMD-Based Augmented Reality
Augmented Library: Toward Enriching Physical Library Experience Using HMD-Based Augmented Reality Open
Despite the rise of digital libraries and online reading platforms, physical libraries still offer unique benefits for education and community engagement. However, due to the convenience of digital resources, physical library visits, espec…