Human-Technology Interaction Interdisciplinary Approaches and Perspectives

Delves into the evolving landscape of human-technology interaction (HTI), encompassing various facets from design and implementation to psychological impacts and strategic considerations. The book begins with foundational theories in HTI and strategic design, progressing to practical applications and implications across multiple domains such as human-robot interaction, augmented and virtual reality, and the Internet of Things. Subsequent chapters explore the integration of AI and machine learning with human processes, the psychological effects of technology, and user experience design.

The authors address specialized areas including assistive technologies, game design, and the fusion of art, science, and technology and discuss the role of technology in learning and education, and urban sustainability through digital innovations. Concluding with a look at future trends like transhumanism, Human-Technology Interaction - Interdisciplinary Approaches and Perspectives offers a comprehensive analysis of how technologies shape human experiences, behaviours, and societal development.

Introduction.- Part 1: HTI foundations.- Human-technology interaction: Design and implementation of interactive systems.- Strategic design for public purpose: Enriched and expanded practices for human-technology interaction.- Strategic design and organizational perspective.- Part 2: HTI and emerging technologies.- Examining human-robot interactions: Design guidelines for trust and acceptance.- XR experience design and evaluation framework.- Internet of Things (IoT): Studying the integration of everyday objects with the internet and the implications for human lives.- Part 3: Human-centric HTI.- Psychology of technology: Understanding the psychological impacts of technology on human behaviour, cognition, emotions, and well-being.- Navigating the complexity of human-technology interaction: A user experience perspective.- Human-Building Interaction (HBI): An investigation of Immersive Virtual Environment (IVE) as intelligent observation methods.- Part 4: HTI applications.- Technological frontiers in education: Exploring the impact of AI and immersive learning.- Design approaches for assistive & inclusive technology.- Game design: The forefront of human interaction in a technological world.- A global dialogical field: Merging the physical and the digital in a hybrid conferencing tool.- Creative synergies: The interplay of art, science, and technology in contemporary culture.- Part V: HTI and sustainability and future directions.- Sustainability in and through HTI: A case study of the Swedish energy agency's 'design for energy-efficient everyday life’ program.- Future trends and emerging technologies: Speculating on the future of human-technology interaction, from human augmentation to transhumanism.- Conclusion.