TY - GEN
T1 - Symbiotic interaction
T2 - A critical definition and comparison to other human-computer paradigms
AU - Jacucci, Giulio
AU - Spagnolli, Anna
AU - Freeman, Jonathan
AU - Gamberini, Luciano
PY - 2014
Y1 - 2014
N2 - We propose a definition of symbiotic interaction that is informed by current developments in computing. We clearly distinguish this definition from previous ones and from selected paradigms that address the human-computer relationship. The definition is also informed by a variety of human-centered frameworks in human-computer interaction, including embodied interactions, situationist frameworks, and participatory and work-oriented design perspectives. Symbiotic interactions can be achieved by combining computation, sensing technology, and interaction design to realize deep perception, awareness, and understanding between humans and computers. Important aspects to implement are transparency, reciprocity, and collaborative use of resources for both computers and humans. The symbiotic relationship is also characterized by goals and agency independence of humans and computers. The definition sets the premise to discuss in a critical way future research agendas for symbiotic interactions that are sensitive to human-centered values.
AB - We propose a definition of symbiotic interaction that is informed by current developments in computing. We clearly distinguish this definition from previous ones and from selected paradigms that address the human-computer relationship. The definition is also informed by a variety of human-centered frameworks in human-computer interaction, including embodied interactions, situationist frameworks, and participatory and work-oriented design perspectives. Symbiotic interactions can be achieved by combining computation, sensing technology, and interaction design to realize deep perception, awareness, and understanding between humans and computers. Important aspects to implement are transparency, reciprocity, and collaborative use of resources for both computers and humans. The symbiotic relationship is also characterized by goals and agency independence of humans and computers. The definition sets the premise to discuss in a critical way future research agendas for symbiotic interactions that are sensitive to human-centered values.
KW - Affective computing
KW - Embodied interaction
KW - Human-computer interaction frameworks
KW - Human-computer symbiosis
KW - Persuasive technologies
KW - Research agenda
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=84917733431&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1007/978-3-319-13500-7_1
DO - 10.1007/978-3-319-13500-7_1
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:84917733431
SN - 978-3-319-13499-4
T3 - Lecture notes in computer science
SP - 3
EP - 20
BT - Symbiotic Interaction
A2 - Jacucci, Giulio
A2 - Gamberini, Luciano
A2 - Freeman, Jonathan
A2 - Spagnolli, Anna
ER -