Mid-air gesture-based systems are becoming ubiquitous. Many mid-air gestures control
different kinds of interactive devices, applications, and systems. They are, however, still …

Smart home is a habitation that has been outfitted with technological solutions that are
intended to provide people with services that are suited to their needs. The purpose of this …

Background: Telephone and video telemedicine appointments have been a crucial service
delivery method during the COVID-19 pandemic for maintaining access to health care …

Innovations in HCI research of health-related pervasive and ubiquitous technologies can
potentially improve older adults' access to healthcare resources and support long-term …

Background: The number of older people with unmet care and support needs is increasing
substantially due to the challenges facing the formal and informal care systems. Emerging …

This study explores the effectiveness and user experience of different interaction methods
used by individuals with dysarthria when engaging with Smart Virtual Assistants (SVAs). It …

Pointing gestures are an intuitive and ubiquitous way of human communication and thus
constitute a crucial aspect of human-robot interaction. However, isolated pointing …

With the advancement of artificial intelligence, the home care environment for elderly users
is becoming increasingly intelligent and systematic. The context aware human–computer …

In smart/connected environments, multimodality aims at making services intuitive and user
life easier. However, despite the advantages and benefits of multimodal interactions in …

This chapter provides a comprehensive exploration of interaction styles in human–computer
interaction (HCI), offering readers insight into both traditional and contemporary …