Special Issue Information

The advancement of emerging technologies such as Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Extended Reality (XR), Multisensory technology, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) has opened new frontiers in human-computer interaction. These technologies offer unprecedented opportunities to develop innovative solutions in healthcare, education, and other domains. However, there is a lack of understanding of how these technologies can be designed responsibly, ethically, and following accessibility guidelines.

This Special Issue aims to explore how these cutting-edge technologies can be leveraged to create more accessible computing environments through affective and empathetic design processes. We seek contributions that address novel methodologies, innovative applications, and theoretical advancements in co-creation work to foster inclusivity and improve user experiences for diverse populations, including individuals with disabilities.

We invite submissions covering, but not lpimited to, the following topics: 
• Empathetic Computing Frameworks: Theoretical models and frameworks for designing empathetic computing systems.
• Affective Computing Approaches: Technologies and methods to recognize, interpret, and process human emotions.
• Accessibility in Emerging Technologies: Design of novel applications to enhance accessibility through immersive technologies such as AR/VR/XR.
• AI-driven Empathy in Computing: AI-based approaches to understanding and responding to human emotions.
• Co-creation Methods for Accessible Design: Participatory design methodologies for inclusive technology development.
• Human-Technology Interaction: Studies on the impact of emerging technologies on social and emotional experiences.
• Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI): Implementation and adaptation of BCI applications for broader inclusive applications, enhancing accessibility and empathetic computing.
• Accessibility in Multisensory Technologies: Studies of multisensory technologies and understanding their connection or interdependency to accessibility and empathic computing.
• Security, Privacy, Ethical, and Societal Implications: Considerations surrounding security, privacy, bias, and inclusivity in empathetic computing systems, including strategies for safeguarding user data and ensuring responsible innovation.

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