Advances in large language models (LLMs) have empowered a variety of applications.
However, there is still a significant gap in research when it comes to understanding and …

Mental health disorders are one of the most serious diseases in the world. Most people with
such a disease lack access to adequate care, which highlights the importance of training …

Voice User Interfaces (VUIs) increasingly leverage 'humanness' as a foundational design
metaphor, adopting roles like 'assistants,''teachers,'and 'secretaries' to foster natural …

Embodied conversational agents (ECAs) are increasingly being included in digital health
and wellbeing programs. Whilst initial evaluations of ECAs in this field have been promising …

This dissertation investigates the use of metaphors in Voice User Interfaces (VUIs), with a
focus on expanding beyond traditional human-centric metaphors to include non-human and …

The increasing transition of human-robot interaction (HRI) context from controlled settings to
dynamic, real-world public environments calls for enhanced adaptability in robotic systems …

Embodied conversational agents (ECAs) have significantly enhanced human-machine
interactions and show considerable potential in various industries such as customer service …

In light of the growing and aging population, the need for healthcare services has increased
significantly. Consequently, healthcare professionals face increasing pressures, leading to …