Dear Colleagues,

Advances in modern user interfaces (UI) and artificial intelligence (AI) have enabled the development of intelligent user interfaces (IUI) that allow new ways of interacting with devices. Although the idea of introducing intelligence into human–computer interaction (HCI) and UIs has been around for a long time, only recently have we seen the rise of intelligent HCI solutions being developed for various domains. Developments in the Internet of Things (IoT) technologies and new AI methods and algorithms for intelligent HCI certainly contributed to this. Intelligent solutions based on sensor technology, IoT, AI methods and algorithms can leverage various information about users, such as their behaviour, interests, preferences, etc., for enriching devices with IUIs and natural HCI that enable improved productivity, efficiency, effectiveness, and user experience (UX). There is a need for novel AI methods and algorithms which will be able to use data obtained from various sensor technologies for pattern recognition and personalization of UIs and HCI according to the characteristics and capabilities of the user. At the same time, we must not forget about the appropriate models and methods that will enable the proper evaluation of such solutions. Many theories and models exist in the existing literature, but they were validated in the context of solutions that were not based on intelligent HCI. For this reason, it is necessary to develop new models and methods in the field of intelligent HCI and to test them empirically if we want to provide adequate tools for UX evaluation of modern intelligent HCI solutions.

This Special Issue is dedicated to exploring current trends and challenges in research, as well as opportunities related to intelligent HCIs from the following perspectives:

1. This Special Issue seeks novel AI solutions for innovative HCI solutions that will improve accessibility, trust, UX, and explainability of interactive intelligent systems.
2. The Special Issue is dedicated to understanding how new advances in intelligent HCI and its applications can be applied in various contexts such as education, healthcare, smart home, tourism, etc. The key aim of this Special Issue is to bring together state-of-the-art research and innovative HCI solutions for IUIs, in addition to discoveries, new ideas, and innovative improvements.
3. The Special Issue is also dedicated to collecting newly developed and validated theories and models for empirical evaluation of intelligent UX.

Special Issue topics include, but are not limited to:

• IoT technology integration in intelligent user interfaces (IUIs);
• Human–computer interaction (HCI) in IUIs;
• AI solutions for HCI;
• Novel AI methods and algorithms for HCI;
• Machine learning for HCI;
• Personalized predictions for IUIs;
• Design patterns for IUIs;
• Reliability of IUIs;
• Sustainable AI solutions;
• Intelligent interactive systems for explainable AI;
• IoT-assisted computationally intelligent methods for HCI pattern recognition;
• Cloud computing for HCI pattern recognition;
• User experience (UX) in IUIs;
• Intelligent UX;
• Personalized UX;
• Accessibility of intelligent HCI;
• Inclusive intelligent HCI;
• Usability testing in IUIs;
• Acceptance and use of IUIs;
• Optimized models for UX in IUIs;
• Trust, confidence, reliance, and user privacy in IUIs

Dr. Boštjan Šumak
Dr. Maja Pušnik
Guest Editors

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• human–computer interaction
• user experience
• artificial intelligence