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Gesture and Speech Recognition in Human Computer Interaction
May 20th 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Prof Manolya Kavakli-Thorne, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Aston University
The rapid evolution and adoption of Mixed Reality technology and the integration of AI into
our lives have fundamentally transformed how we interact with computers today. We can
even talk to AI agents to have a conversation using speech and gestures. Technological
developments impact our daily routines and shape the future of human-computer interaction
(HCI). In this talk, we will look at the differences in human information processing in various
cultures and genders, and explore how closely related these are to multi-modal interface
design.
Technology can be perceived as gendered in many ways. Technological change is
shaped and structured according to societal norms and relations, which are in turn
influenced by technological transformations. The design of technology used in different
historical, political and cultural contexts reflect pre-existing gender norms and sometimes
inequalities. By offering different tools and methodologies to address various demographics,
and analysing human information processing, we can evaluate the ways to improve not only
the joint performance of man and machine systems, but also the user acceptance of
technology.
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