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2025

Li, C.; Da, F.

Refined dense face alignment through image matching Journal Article

In: Visual Computer, vol. 41, no. 1, pp. 157–171, 2025, ISSN: 01782789 (ISSN).

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: 3D Avatars, Alignment, Dense geometric supervision, Face alignment, Face deformations, Face reconstruction, Geometry, Human computer interaction, Image enhancement, Image matching, Image Reconstruction, Metaverses, Outlier mixup, Pixels, Rendered images, Rendering (computer graphics), State of the art, Statistics, Target images, Three dimensional computer graphics

Li, K.; Mostajeran, F.; Rings, S.; Kruse, L.; Schmidt, S.; Arz, M.; Wolf, E.; Steinicke, F.

I Hear, See, Speak & Do: Bringing Multimodal Information Processing to Intelligent Virtual Agents for Natural Human-AI Communication Proceedings Article

In: Proc. - IEEE Conf. Virtual Real. 3D User Interfaces Abstr. Workshops, VRW, pp. 1648–1649, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2025, ISBN: 979-833151484-6 (ISBN).

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Artificial intelligence tools, Cloud services, Embodied AI, Embodied artificial intelligence, Extended reality, Human computer interaction, Human-AI Interaction, Human-artificial intelligence interaction, Information processing capability, Intelligent virtual agents, Language Model, Multi-modal information, Virtual agent, Work-flows

Mereu, J.

Using LLMs to enhance end-user development support in XR Proceedings Article

In: V., Paneva; D., Tetteroo; V., Frau; S., Feger; D., Spano; F., Paterno; S., Sauer; M., Manca (Ed.): CEUR Workshop Proc., CEUR-WS, 2025, ISBN: 16130073 (ISSN).

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Artificial intelligence, Condition, Configuration, Development support, Development technique, End-User Development, End-Users, Event-condition-action, Event-Condition-Actions, Extended reality, Human computer interaction, Information Systems, Information use, Natural Language, Natural language processing systems, Natural languages, Rule, rules

Peter, K.; Makosa, I.; Auala, S.; Ndjao, L.; Maasz, D.; Mbinge, U.; Winschiers-Theophilus, H.

Co-creating a VR Narrative Experience of Constructing a Food Storage Following OvaHimba Traditional Practices Proceedings Article

In: IMX - Proc. ACM Int. Conf. Interact. Media Experiences, pp. 418–423, Association for Computing Machinery, Inc, 2025, ISBN: 979-840071391-0 (ISBN).

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: 3D Modelling, 3D models, 3d-modeling, Co-designs, Community-based, Community-Based Co-Design, Computer aided design, Cultural heritage, Cultural heritages, Food storage, Human computer interaction, Human engineering, Indigenous Knowledge, Information Systems, Interactive computer graphics, Interactive computer systems, IVR, Namibia, OvaHimba, Ovahimbum, Photogrammetry, Sustainable development, Virtual environments, Virtual Reality

Oliveira, E. A. Masasi De; Sousa, R. T.; Bastos, A. A.; Cintra, L. Martins De Freitas; Filho, A. R. G.

Immersive Virtual Museums with Spatially-Aware Retrieval-Augmented Generation Proceedings Article

In: IMX - Proc. ACM Int. Conf. Interact. Media Experiences, pp. 437–440, Association for Computing Machinery, Inc, 2025, ISBN: 979-840071391-0 (ISBN).

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Association reactions, Behavioral Research, Generation systems, Geographics, Human computer interaction, Human engineering, Immersive, Information Retrieval, Interactive computer graphics, Language Model, Large language model, large language models, Museums, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Search engines, Spatially aware, User interfaces, Virtual environments, Virtual museum, Virtual museum., Virtual Reality, Visual Attention, Visual languages

Carcangiu, A.; Manca, M.; Mereu, J.; Santoro, C.; Simeoli, L.; Spano, L. D.

Conversational Rule Creation in XR: User’s Strategies in VR and AR Automation Proceedings Article

In: C., Santoro; A., Schmidt; M., Matera; A., Bellucci (Ed.): Lect. Notes Comput. Sci., pp. 59–79, Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2025, ISBN: 03029743 (ISSN); 978-303195451-1 (ISBN).

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: 'current, Automation, Chatbots, Condition, End-User Development, Extended reality, Human computer interaction, Immersive authoring, Language Model, Large language model, large language models, Rule, Rule-based approach, rules, User interfaces

Ding, S.; Chen, Y.

RAG-VR: Leveraging Retrieval-Augmented Generation for 3D Question Answering in VR Environments Proceedings Article

In: Proc. - IEEE Conf. Virtual Real. 3D User Interfaces Abstr. Workshops, VRW, pp. 131–136, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2025, ISBN: 979-833151484-6 (ISBN).

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Ambient intelligence, Computational Linguistics, Computer interaction, Computing methodologies, Computing methodologies-Artificial intelligence-Natural language processing-Natural language generation, Computing methodology-artificial intelligence-natural language processing-natural language generation, Data handling, Formal languages, Human computer interaction, Human computer interaction (HCI), Human-centered computing, Interaction paradigm, Interaction paradigms, Language Model, Language processing, Natural language generation, Natural language processing systems, Natural languages, Virtual Reality, Word processing

Leininger, P.; Weber, C. J.; Rothe, S.

Understanding Creative Potential and Use Cases of AI-Generated Environments for Virtual Film Productions: Insights from Industry Professionals Proceedings Article

In: IMX - Proc. ACM Int. Conf. Interact. Media Experiences, pp. 60–78, Association for Computing Machinery, Inc, 2025, ISBN: 979-840071391-0 (ISBN).

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: 3-D environments, 3D reconstruction, 3D Scene Reconstruction, 3d scenes reconstruction, AI-generated 3d environment, AI-Generated 3D Environments, Computer interaction, Creative Collaboration, Creatives, Digital content creation, Digital Content Creation., Filmmaking workflow, Filmmaking Workflows, Gaussian distribution, Gaussian Splatting, Gaussians, Generative AI, Graphical user interface, Graphical User Interface (GUI), Graphical user interfaces, Human computer interaction, human-computer interaction, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Immersive, Immersive Storytelling, Interactive computer graphics, Interactive computer systems, Interactive media, Mesh generation, Previsualization, Real-Time Rendering, Splatting, Three dimensional computer graphics, Virtual production, Virtual Production (VP), Virtual Reality, Work-flows

Shawash, J.; Thibault, M.; Hamari, J.

Who Killed Helene Pumpulivaara?: AI-Assisted Content Creation and XR Implementation for Interactive Built Heritage Storytelling Proceedings Article

In: IMX - Proc. ACM Int. Conf. Interact. Media Experiences, pp. 377–379, Association for Computing Machinery, Inc, 2025, ISBN: 979-840071391-0 (ISBN).

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Artificial intelligence, Augmented Reality, Built heritage, Content creation, Digital heritage, Digital Interpretation, Extended reality, Human computer interaction, Human engineering, Industrial Heritage, Interactive computer graphics, Interactive computer systems, Mobile photographies, Narrative Design, Narrative designs, Production pipelines, Uncanny valley, Virtual Reality

2024

Gottsacker, M.; Bruder, G.; Welch, G. F.

rlty2rlty: Transitioning Between Realities with Generative AI Proceedings Article

In: Proc. - IEEE Conf. Virtual Real. 3D User Interfaces Abstr. Workshops, VRW, pp. 1160–1161, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2024, ISBN: 979-835037449-0 (ISBN).

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Human computer interaction, Human computer interaction (HCI), Human-centered computing, Interaction paradigm, Interaction paradigms, Interactive computer graphics, Liminal spaces, Mixed / augmented reality, Mixed reality, Real environments, System use, User interfaces, Virtual worlds

Lee, L. -K.; Chan, E. H.; Tong, K. K. -L.; Wong, N. K. -H.; Wu, B. S. -Y.; Fung, Y. -C.; Fong, E. K. S.; Hou, U. Leong; Wu, N. -I.

Utilizing Virtual Reality and Generative AI Chatbot for Job Interview Simulations Proceedings Article

In: K.T., Chui; Y.K., Hui; D., Yang; L.-K., Lee; L.-P., Wong; B.L., Reynolds (Ed.): Proc. - Int. Symp. Educ. Technol., ISET, pp. 209–212, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2024, ISBN: 979-835036141-4 (ISBN).

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: chatbot, Chatbots, Computer interaction, Computer simulation languages, Generative adversarial networks, Generative AI, Hong-kong, Human computer interaction, ITS applications, Job interview simulation, Job interviews, Performance, Science graduates, User friendliness, Virtual environments, Virtual Reality

Do, M. D.; Dahlem, N.; Paulus, M.; Krick, M.; Steffny, L.; Werth, D.

“Furnish Your Reality” - Intelligent Mobile AR Application for Personalized Furniture Proceedings Article

In: J., Wei; G., Margetis (Ed.): Lect. Notes Comput. Sci., pp. 196–210, Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2024, ISBN: 03029743 (ISSN); 978-303160457-7 (ISBN).

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Artificial intelligence, Augmented Reality, Augmented reality applications, Electronic commerce, Generative AI, generative artificial intelligence, Human computer interaction, Human computer interfaces, LiDAR, Mobile augmented reality, Mobile human computer interface, Mobile Human Computer Interfaces, Personalized product design, Personalized products, Phygital customer journey, Physical environments, Product design, Recommender system, Recommender systems, Sales, User centered design, User interfaces, User-centered design

Yin, Z.; Wang, Y.; Papatheodorou, T.; Hui, P.

Text2VRScene: Exploring the Framework of Automated Text-driven Generation System for VR Experience Proceedings Article

In: Proc. - IEEE Conf. Virtual Real. 3D User Interfaces, VR, pp. 701–711, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2024, ISBN: 979-835037402-5 (ISBN).

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Automated systems, Automation, Digital contents, Generation systems, Generative model, Human computer interaction, Human computer interaction (HCI), Human-centered computing, Interaction paradigm, Interaction paradigms, Interaction techniques, Language Model, Natural language processing systems, Text input, User interfaces, Virtual Reality

Chheang, V.; Sharmin, S.; Marquez-Hernandez, R.; Patel, M.; Rajasekaran, D.; Caulfield, G.; Kiafar, B.; Li, J.; Kullu, P.; Barmaki, R. L.

Towards Anatomy Education with Generative AI-based Virtual Assistants in Immersive Virtual Reality Environments Proceedings Article

In: Proc. - IEEE Int. Conf. Artif. Intell. Ext. Virtual Real., AIxVR, pp. 21–30, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2024, ISBN: 979-835037202-1 (ISBN).

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: 3-D visualization systems, Anatomy education, Anatomy educations, Cognitive complexity, E-Learning, Embodied virtual assistant, Embodied virtual assistants, Generative AI, generative artificial intelligence, Human computer interaction, human-computer interaction, Immersive virtual reality, Interactive 3d visualizations, Knowledge Management, Medical education, Three dimensional computer graphics, Verbal communications, Virtual assistants, Virtual Reality, Virtual-reality environment

Jeong, E.; Kim, H.; Park, S.; Yoon, S.; Ahn, J.; Woo, W.

Function-Adaptive Affordance Extraction from 3D Objects Using LLM for Interaction Authoring with Augmented Artifacts Proceedings Article

In: U., Eck; M., Sra; J., Stefanucci; M., Sugimoto; M., Tatzgern; I., Williams (Ed.): Proc. - IEEE Int. Symp. Mixed Augment. Real. Adjunct, ISMAR-Adjunct, pp. 205–208, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2024, ISBN: 979-833150691-9 (ISBN).

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: 3D modeling, Applied computing, Art and humanity, Artificial intelligence, Arts and humanities, Augmented Reality, Computer interaction, Computer vision, Computing methodologies, computing methodology, Human computer interaction, Human computer interaction (HCI), Human-centered computing, Humanities computing, Interaction paradigm, Interaction paradigms, Language processing, Mixed / augmented reality, Mixed reality, Modeling languages, Natural Language Processing, Natural language processing systems, Natural languages, Three dimensional computer graphics

Imamura, S.; Hiraki, H.; Rekimoto, J.

Serendipity Wall: A Discussion Support System Using Real-Time Speech Recognition and Large Language Model Proceedings Article

In: Proc. - IEEE Conf. Virtual Real. 3D User Interfaces Abstr. Workshops, VRW, pp. 588–590, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2024, ISBN: 979-835037449-0 (ISBN).

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Brainstorming sessions, Discussion support, Embeddings, Group discussions, Human computer interaction, Human computer interaction (HCI), Human-centered computing, Language Model, Large displays, Real- time, Speech recognition, Support systems, Virtual Reality

Weid, M.; Khezrian, N.; Mana, A. P.; Farzinnejad, F.; Grubert, J.

GenDeck: Towards a HoloDeck with Text-to-3D Model Generation Proceedings Article

In: Proc. - IEEE Conf. Virtual Real. 3D User Interfaces Abstr. Workshops, VRW, pp. 1188–1189, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2024, ISBN: 979-835037449-0 (ISBN).

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: 3D content, 3D modeling, 3D models, 3d-modeling, Computational costs, Extende Reality, Human computer interaction, Immersive virtual reality, Knowledge Work, Model generation, Proof of concept, Three dimensional computer graphics, Virtual Reality, Visual fidelity

2023

Fuchs, A.; Appel, S.; Grimm, P.

Immersive Spaces for Creativity: Smart Working Environments Proceedings Article

In: A.A., Yunanto; A.D., Ramadhani; Y.R., Prayogi; P.A.M., Putra; M., Ruswiansari; M., Ridwan; F., Gamar; W.M., Rahmawati; M.R., Rusli; F.M., Humaira; A.F., Adila (Ed.): IES - Int. Electron. Symp.: Unlocking Potential Immersive Technol. Live Better Life, Proceeding, pp. 610–617, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2023, ISBN: 979-835031473-1 (ISBN).

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Artificial intelligence, Generative AI, Human computer interaction, Immersive, Innovative approaches, Intelligent systems, Interactive Environments, Language Model, Language processing, Large language model, large language models, Learning algorithms, machine learning, Natural language processing systems, Natural languages, User behaviors, User interfaces, Virtual Reality, Working environment

Vlasov, A. V.

GALA Inspired by Klimt's Art: Text-to-image Processing with Implementation in Interaction and Perception Studies: Library and Case Examples Journal Article

In: Annual Review of CyberTherapy and Telemedicine, vol. 21, pp. 200–205, 2023, ISSN: 15548716 (ISSN).

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: AIGC, applied research, art library, Article, Artificial intelligence, benchmarking, dataset, GALA, human, Human computer interaction, Image processing, Klimt, library, life satisfaction, neuropoem, Text-to-image, Virtual Reality, Wellbeing

2022

Augello, Agnese; Infantino, Ignazio; Pilato, Giovanni; Vitale, Gianpaolo

Extending Affective Capabilities for Medical Assistive Robots Journal Article

In: Cognitive Systems Research, vol. 73, pp. 21–25, 2022, ISSN: 13890417.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Anthropomorphic Robots, Assistive Robots, Emotion Detection, Facial Expressions, Human computer interaction, Human Robot Interaction, Humanoid Robots, Natural Language Processing, Robotics, Wellbeing

Gaglio, Giuseppe Fulvio; Augello, Agnese; Caggianese, Giuseppe; Gallo, Luigi

Modellazione 3D di avatar per il Serious Game SMILER Technical Report

no. RT-ICAR-NA-2022-01, 2022.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Healthcare, Human computer interaction, Touchless interaction, Virtual Reality

Gaglio, Giuseppe Fulvio; Augello, Agnese; Caggianese, Giuseppe; Gallo, Luigi

Modellazione 3D di avatar per il Serious Game SMILER Technical Report

ICAR-CNR no. RT-ICAR-NA-2022-01, 2022.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Healthcare, Human computer interaction, Touchless interaction, Virtual Reality

Augello, Agnese; Infantino, Ignazio; Pilato, Giovanni; Vitale, Gianpaolo

Extending affective capabilities for medical assistive robots Journal Article

In: Cognitive Systems Research, vol. 73, pp. 21–25, 2022, ISSN: 13890417.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Anthropomorphic Robots, Assistive Robots, Emotion Detection, Facial Expressions, Human computer interaction, Human Robot Interaction, Humanoid Robots, Natural Language Processing, Robotics, Wellbeing

2020

Trifir`o, Irene; Augello, Agnese; Maniscalco, Umberto; Pilato, Giovanni; Vella, Filippo; Meo, Rosa

How Are You? How a Robot Can Learn to Express Its Own Roboceptions Proceedings Article

In: Cristiani, Matteo; Toro, Carlos; Zanni-Merk, Cecilia; Howlett, Robert J.; Jain, Lakhmi C. (Ed.): Procedia Computer Science, pp. 480–489, Elsevier B.V., 2020.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Human computer interaction, Knowledge Representation, Latent Semantic Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Robotics, Semantic Computing, Social Robots

Trifirò, Irene; Augello, Agnese; Maniscalco, Umberto; Pilato, Giovanni; Vella, Filippo; Meo, Rosa

How are you? How a robot can learn to express its own roboceptions Proceedings Article

In: Cristiani, Matteo; Toro, Carlos; Zanni-Merk, Cecilia; Howlett, Robert J.; Jain, Lakhmi C. (Ed.): Procedia Computer Science, pp. 480–489, Elsevier B.V., 2020.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Human computer interaction, Knowledge Representation, Latent Semantic Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Robotics, Semantic Computing, Social Robots

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