Researchers have performed a meta-synthesis to understand how we perceive and interact with the voice (and the body) of various machines. Their findings have generated insights into human preferences, ...

Helping robots behave tactfully in group situations, pinpointing ways social media can avoid reminding the bereaved of their losses, blending modern technology with ancient weaving practices to ...

This week on the GeekWire Podcast, we explore the frontier of crowd-augmented cognition, the concept of humans working together with the help of technology, including new ways that artificial ...

Through interdisciplinary research, community revitalization, and inclusive, interactive computing, the Center for Human-Computer Interaction + Design (HCI+D) — a collaboration between Northwestern ...

New research from Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science shows that the smarter the artificial intelligence system, the more selfish it will act.

This year, the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) celebrated the fifth year since its founding. Looking forward, the institute aims to continue fostering a better ...

Dr. Carolyn Rosé will be giving a talk to iSAT and the Institute of Cognitive Sciences on Friday, October 21 titled: A Layered Model of Learning during Collaborative Software Development: Programs, ...

Editor’s note: This story is part of ‘Meet a UChicagoan,’ a regular series focusing on the people who make UChicago a distinct intellectual community. Read about the others here. Marshini Chetty ...

A stapler that slides towards your hand before you reach for it. A lamp that tilts forward when you start to read. A chair that quietly adjusts to ease your back. The scenarios sound like science ...

The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society congratulates Haiyi Zhu, Robert Kraut, and Aniket Kittur on receiving the 2013 Human Factors Prize for their article, "Effectiveness of Shared Leadership in ...