Human–Computer Interaction in Sensor Systems
A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Intelligent Sensors".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 September 2026 | Viewed by 31
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Interests: empirical research methods; operations research; behavioral operations research; sensor-based process optimization
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Interests: computer–human interaction; user experience; IoT; web technology; intelligent user interfaces; accessibility; technologies for touchless HCI
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Advances in sensor technologies are reshaping how humans experience and interact with digital systems. Embedded in mobile devices, wearables, smart environments, and industrial platforms, sensors enable continuous monitoring and create new opportunities for intuitive, adaptive, and context-aware interaction. This Special Issue focuses on the human-centered design, usability, accessibility, and inclusivity of sensor-driven systems. Our aim is to bridge sensor data with user experience (UX) research, highlighting how sensing can empower more inclusive, trustworthy, and practical applications in everyday life. While artificial intelligence may support data processing and adaptation, the core emphasis is on interaction design, evaluation, and real-world adoption.
We invite research articles, reviews, and case studies on the following topics:
- Usability, accessibility, and inclusion in sensor-based systems, including wearables, smart glasses, and immersive XR (VR/AR/MR) environments.
- Digital interactive solutions that foster participation in the digital society for all users, including those with impairments.
- Development and testing of advanced assistive technologies using sensors and intelligent software (e.g., mobility support, communication aids, and adaptive educational tools).
- Adaptive and context-aware interfaces informed by sensor data.
- Multimodal interaction using vision, speech, gestures, or physiological signals.
- Applications in healthcare, education, smart cities, and industry.
- Participatory and co-design methods for human-centered sensor systems.
- Social and ethical challenges such as privacy, inclusivity, transparency, and trust in sensor-driven interaction.
The goal is to provide a multidisciplinary platform for researchers and practitioners to share advances that bridge sensing technologies with human-centered and inclusive design, ultimately fostering more equitable, usable, and responsible interactive systems that improve everyday user experience and support participation in the digital society.
Dr. Maja Pušnik
Dr. Boštjan Šumak
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- human–computer interaction (HCI)
- sensor-based systems
- usability, accessibility, and user experience (UX)
- digital inclusion and assistive technologies
- smart glasses and immersive XR (VR/AR/MR)
- multimodal interaction
- context-aware systems
- wearable and mobile sensors
- smart environments
- participatory design and co-creation
- privacy, trust, and ethics
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