Schedule

Opening

Welcome and introduction of the workshop organizers, participants, and schedule

Opening Keynote

(45-min talk followed by 15-min Q&A)

Speaker: Yiyue Luo (Assistant Professor at University of Washington), Joining us from Seattle, WA, USA

Title: Intelligent Textiles for Physical Interactions

Abstract:

Humans engage in a wide variety of daily activities by constantly interacting with the environment physically. Recording, modeling, and augmenting such physical interactions are fundamental to understanding human behaviors, promoting health monitoring and delivery, and fostering human-centric intelligent system designs. However, challenges arise from the pervasive and diverse nature of physical interactions: they occur across the human body at extended duration, are subjectively perceived by individuals and involve diverse input-output modalities. Practically deployable integrated interfaces for physical interactions are required to be scalable, seamlessly integrated, robust, and adaptable.

In this talk, I will present three integrated textile-based systems for the recording, modeling, and augmentation of tactile interactions. First, I will introduce digital machine knitted full-sized tactile sensing garments for learning human-environment interactions. Then, I will briefly showcase the recording and modeling of tactile interactions in an ambient sensing scenario via an intelligent carpet. Lastly, I will describe adaptive tactile interactions transfer via digitally embroidered smart gloves. These innovations exemplify the opportunities by the combination of digital fabrication and artificial intelligence, enabling seamless observation of human activities, in-depth analysis of interactions with the surroundings, and strategies to augment our behaviors and intelligent systems.

TOM: A Development Platform For Wearable Intelligent Assistants (Presenter: Nuwan Janaka)

Stepping into AR: Exploring Optimal Positioning for Monocular Head-Worn Displays for Reading on the Go (Presenter: Priyanka Mosur)

Exploring the Potential of Generative AI in Song-Signing (Presenter: Youjin Choi)

Progress of PREFAB: PREference based self-Annotation on a low-Budget (Presenter: JaeYoung Moon)

Preliminary Investigation of Activity Prediction in Nursing Homes using Activity History with Erroneous Time Stamps (Presenter: Ryuichiro Okuda)

Exploring Potential Application Areas of Artificial Intelligence-Infused System for Engagement Recognition: Insights from Special Education Experts (Presenter: Minwoo Seong)

Know Me Inside-Out: Conversational and Quiz-Based System for Reminiscence Therapy for People with Dementia (Presenter: Yeo-Gyeong Noh)

LegSense: Inducing Walking Sensation in Seated VR by Providing Movement Illusion via Electrical Muscle Stimulation (Presenter: Juwon Um)

Adaptive In-Vehicle Virtual Reality for Reducing Motion Sickness: Manipulating Passenger Posture During Driving Events (Presenter: Dohyeon Yeo)

Proposal of a Framework for Enhancing Teleoperation Experience with Biomechanical Simulation-Based Electrical Muscle Stimulation in Virtual Reality (Presenter: Seokhyun Hwang)

Reducing Patient Movement in MRI: A Pilot Study of a Training System (Presenter: Hadas Chassidim)

Intelligent Seat: Tactile Signal-Based 3D Sitting Pose Inference (Presenter: Minwoo Seong)

Closing Keynote

Speakers: Taewook Kim and Jiwon Lee (Sr. Research Scientist / Research Engineer at Korea Culture Technology Institute)

Title: Assistive Technologies to Enhance Cultural Accessibility for Disadvantaged Groups

Abstract:

Cultural accessibility is a crucial aspect of ensuring inclusive participation in societal experiences, yet many disadvantaged groups, including children, the elderly, and people with disabilities, face significant barriers in accessing cultural facilities and activities. These challenges arise from physical, cognitive, and social limitations, which prevent these groups from fully engaging with cultural environments. To address these issues, there is a growing need for assistive technologies that can facilitate better access to cultural resources, thus enhancing social inclusion and quality of life for marginalized populations.

In this presentation, I will introduce various assistive technologies aimed at making cultural experiences more accessible for disadvantaged populations. We will begin by looking at systems that adapt to users' individual needs through dynamic interfaces and tailored support, fostering greater engagement with cultural content. Following this, I will delve into ubiquitous computing technologies that seamlessly embed themselves into cultural venues, offering real-time guidance and improving accessibility for all visitors. Finally, I will share examples of artificial intelligence solutions that personalize cultural interactions, adjusting experiences to suit the unique requirements of each user. These advancements are pivotal in dismantling the barriers to cultural participation, creating an environment where everyone can fully engage with and enjoy cultural spaces.

Acknowledgement:

This research was supported by Culture, Sports, and Tourism R&D Programs through the Korea Creative Content Agency grant funded by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in 2022 and 2023

• Project Name: Development of service robot and contents supporting children's reading activities based on artificial intelligence, Project Number:  RS-2022-KC000831, Contribution Rate: 50%

• Project Name: Development of artificial intelligence-based sign language translation service technology for communication between the hearing impaired and the hearing impaired, Project Number: RS-2023-00303791, Contribution Rate: 50%

Closing