Workshop Schedule

09:00-09:30  Workshop opening and welcome (30 mins) – Haiming Liu

09:30-10:00  Keynote talk (30 mins) --- Kaixin Ji

Title: Measuring Information Behaviours and Cognitive Bias Using Wearables

Abstract: Information is ubiquitous, whereas the modalities between users and information-access systems have been diversified. To optimize the interaction between users and the systems, wearable data, which includes physiological data, offers significant potential to understand and communicate humans’ affective or cognitive needs while less restricting user movements. However, the intricacy of human cognitive systems and online environments create challenges in effectively applying wearable solutions. Thus, validating wearables for studying information behaviors – with cognitive bias as an

exemplar – provides researchers and developers with practical guidance for integrating wearable technology to passively monitor information behaviors. We address this problem with a bottom-up approach which disassembles the complex scenario, online information seeking, to the simple scenario with fewer confounding variables. We conduct three laboratory user studies to understand the relationship between physiological wearable data and: (i) the tonic information processing activities, and (ii) the information seeking process, and (iii) confirmation bias during information seeking.

10:00-10:30  Keynote talk (30 mins) --- Nuwan Janaka

Title: Empowering Every Step: Towards Proactive Intelligent Wearable Assistants

Abstract: In this talk, Nuwan will discuss his work on developing intelligent wearable assistants capable of understanding users and their environments while providing real-time assistance for everyday tasks. These assistants aim to enhance user performance, minimize errors, and boost productivity. Designing such systems requires a profound understanding of user needs, a commitment to user-centered design, effective utilization of advanced tools (including LLMs and AI), and thorough real-world validation. To achieve this vision, Nuwan’s work involves close collaboration with diverse stakeholders—including end-users, developers, and researchers—and integrates interdisciplinary research across Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Augmented/Mixed Reality (AR/MR), and AI/Robotics.

10:30-11:00  Invited talk (30mins) --- Shengdong Zhao

11:00-11:30  Coffee break (30 mins)

11:30-12:00  Invited talk  (30 mins) ---- Ian Oakley 

12:00-12:30  Group discussion (30 mins) --- Chaired by Haiming Liu