The field of human-centered technologies is rapidly evolving, with a focus on developing innovative solutions that prioritize social good. Recent advancements in areas such as cyber-human social co-operating systems, intelligent systems and robotics, and human-robot collaboration are transforming the way we approach complex social challenges. These technologies have the potential to improve productivity, reduce inequality, and enhance overall well-being. Noteworthy papers in this area include ones that propose novel application architectures for cyber-human social co-operating systems, and those that explore the use of robotic capabilities frameworks for co-designing robotic processes. Additionally, research on productivity social robots for college students and ethically-aware participatory design of such robots is contributing to the development of more effective and responsible technologies. Overall, the field is moving towards a more human-centered and socially responsible approach to technological innovation.
Human-Centered Technologies for Social Good
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Cyber-human social co-operating system: Application design and implementation
Intelligent Systems and Robotics: Revolutionizing Engineering Industries
The Professional Challenges of Industrial Designer in Industry 4.0
An Approach to Joint Hybrid Decision Making between Humans and Artificial Intelligence
Truck drivers and automation: A methodology for identifying and supporting workforce transition in the Australian road freight sector
Transforming Monolithic Foundation Models into Embodied Multi-Agent Architectures for Human-Robot Collaboration
Supporting Productivity Skill Development in College Students through Social Robot Coaching: A Proof-of-Concept
Ethically-Aware Participatory Design of a Productivity Social Robot for College Students
MetaCQ: An etextbook platform with an Open Learner Model to support Metacognition
Robotic capabilities framework: A boundary object and intermediate-level knowledge artifact for co-designing robotic processes
Reframing Human-Robot Interaction Through Extended Reality: Unlocking Safer, Smarter, and More Empathic Interactions with Virtual Robots and Foundation Models
IM HERE: Interaction Model for Human Effort Based Robot Engagement
Adhera: A Human-Centered Health Informatics Solution for Reducing Informal Caregiver Burden through Improved Medication Adherence
Affordances of Digital and Blockchain-based Community Currencies: The Case of Sarafu Network in Kenya
What is Beyond Presence? Dimensionality, Control, and Information Spaces