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| @inproceedings{10.1145/3586182.3616680,
author = {Taheri, Atieh and Bhardwaj, Purav and Caetano, Arthur and Zhong, Alice and Sra, Misha},
title = {Virtual Buddy: Redefining Conversational AI Interactions for Individuals with Hand Motor Disabilities},
year = {2023},
isbn = {9798400700965},
publisher = {Association for Computing Machinery},
address = {New York, NY, USA},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1145/3586182.3616680},
doi = {10.1145/3586182.3616680},
abstract = {Advances in artificial intelligence have transformed the paradigm of human-computer interaction, with the development of conversational AI systems playing a pivotal role. These systems employ technologies such as natural language processing and machine learning to simulate intelligent and human-like conversations. Driven by the personal experience of an individual with a neuromuscular disease who faces challenges with leaving home and contends with limited hand-motor control when operating digital systems, including conversational AI platforms, we propose a method aimed at enriching their interaction with conversational AI. Our prototype allows the creation of multiple agent personas based on hobbies and interests, to support topic-based conversations. In contrast with existing systems, such as Replika, that offer a 1:1 relation with a virtual agent, our design enables one-to-many relationships, easing the process of interaction for this individual by reducing the need for constant data input. We can imagine our prototype potentially helping others who are in a similar situation with reduced typing/input ability.},
booktitle = {Adjunct Proceedings of the 36th Annual ACM Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology},
articleno = {23},
numpages = {3},
keywords = {accessibility, conversational AI, hand motor disability, user-centric design, virtual personas},
location = {San Francisco, CA, USA},
series = {UIST '23 Adjunct}
}
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