Universal Design and Human–Computer Interaction in AI and Aged Society
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Computing and Artificial Intelligence".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 534
Special Issue Editor
Interests: occupational safety and health; human factors and ergonomics; user-centered design; universal safety and design; safety and health management
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Modern industrial society is aging, and all generations, including the elderly, must be considered comfortably and comprehensively. The application of AI technology should address their needs and enhance their convenience. Consumers' physical and cognitive characteristics are becoming increasingly diverse, and universal design is dedicated to addressing this diversity. Human–computer interaction examines the relationships between humans and technology, including computers, robots, environments, and systems. This Special Issue focuses on research related to universal design and human–computer interaction, exploring how digital and AI technologies can incorporate human characteristics into manufacturing and service processes. The goal is to enhance efficiency, flexibility, and customization across various consumer segments, including the elderly.
This Special Issue welcomes the submission of original works, reviews, and short communications, with topics including the following:
- UI/UX design and universal design;
- Computing and AI (artificial intelligence) in human-centered design;
- Human–computer interaction and social robotics;
- Behavioral, physiological, and micro- and macroergonomics;
- Work-related injuries and illnesses in the era of an aged society;
- State-of-the-art reviews that cover all aspects of universal design and HCI.
Prof. Dr. Byung Yong Jeong
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- human-centered design
- human–computer interaction
- user experience and universal design
- work-related safety and health
- social robotics and human–robot interaction
- universal design in computing and artificial intelligence
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