The next step of digital development is the metaverse, which has the potential to drastically
alter how people use technology and expand the range of services available beyond …

Biocybernetic loops encompass users' state detection and system adaptation based on
physiological signals. Current adaptive systems limit the adaptation to task features such as …

We investigate opportunities and challenges of running virtual reality (VR) studies remotely.
Today, many consumers own head-mounted displays (HMDs), allowing them to participate …

Visualizing biosignals can be important for social Virtual Reality (VR), where avatar non-
verbal cues are missing. While several biosignal representations exist, designing effective …

Immersive interactive technologies such as virtual reality (VR) have the potential to foster
well-being. While VR applications have been successfully used to evoke positive emotions …

In this paper, we investigate the impact of avatar personalization on perceived emotions.
Avatar embodiment is a crucial aspect of collaborative and social virtual reality (VR) …

The avatar is a digital character that represents a person in a virtual environment, such as
the metaverse. It is widely used in games and is also becoming a reality in other domains …

This study investigated whether the coughing behaviors of virtual agents encourage
infection avoidance behavior, ie, distancing behaviors. We hypothesized that the changes in …

While the topic of investigating user experience with immersive services, such as Social
Virtual Reality (VR), is starting to gain traction in the research community, the unique case of …

Interpersonal touch is an essential component of human non-verbal communication,
facilitating social affiliation and bonding. With the widespread use of digital interfaces and …