Innovative Designs in Human–Computer Interactions: Their Current and Future Status
A special issue of Electronics (ISSN 2079-9292). This special issue belongs to the section "Computer Science & Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 43
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue explores the cutting-edge landscape of human–computer interactions through a behavioral science lens, with a particular focus on the rapidly evolving field of human–AI agent interactions. As AI systems are becoming increasingly sophisticated due to the advent of large language models, generative AI, and embodied agents, we seek contributions that examine the psychological and social dimensions of these interactions.
We welcome empirical studies, theoretical frameworks, conceptual analyses, and comprehensive reviews that investigate how cognitive processes, social dynamics, and emotional responses shape user behavior during interactions with innovative interfaces. Submissions should address factors such as trust, perceived agency, and social presence in the context of AI systems exhibiting emergent behaviors, reasoning capabilities, and nuanced communication styles.
This Special Issue aims to capture both current advancements in augmented/virtual reality, natural language processing, and affective computing and emerging paradigms, including brain–computer interfaces, haptic technologies, and AI-driven personalization. We are particularly interested in how these technologies impact collaborative human–AI relationships, ethical considerations, and user experiences within increasingly sophisticated digital environments.
We encourage interdisciplinary research that uses behavioral science methodologies to address the unique challenges and opportunities presented by modern AI systems, fostering a deeper understanding of the psychological dimensions of human–AI partnerships.
Prof. Dr. Kwan Min Lee
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- human–computer interactions (HCIs)
- human–AI agent interactions
- generative AI
- embodied agents
- trust in AI
- perceived agency
- social presence
- AI collaboration
- AI ethics
- emergent AI behaviors
- theoretical frameworks
- conceptual explication
- review papers
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