Associate Prof. Ir. Dr. Norrima Mokhtar
Department of Electrical Engineering
Malaysia
norrimamokhtar@um.edu.my

Assistance Prof. Ts. Dr. Heshalini Rajagopal Heshalini Rajagopal
MILA University
Malaysia
heshalini@gmail.com

The HMI special session aims to provide a specialized forum for researchers and practitioners to share advancements in the interaction between humans and intelligent systems. The primary goals are:
- Interdisciplinary Dialogue: To bridge the gap between AI, cognitive science, and engineering to create more intuitive and responsive interfaces.
- Innovation in Design: To highlight novel methodologies for developing HMIs that leverage `Collective Intelligence` to improve group decision-making and collaborative work.
- User-Centric Performance: To explore how HMI technologies can enhance operator safety, reduce human error, and improve efficiency in industrial and everyday environments.
- Emerging Tech Integration: To address the challenges and opportunities in integrating Large Language Models (LLMs), Augmented Reality (AR), and Virtual Reality (VR) into modern interface systems.

The scope of the session includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:

1. Core Interface Technologies
- Graphical User Interfaces (GUI): Advanced visualization techniques for complex data.
- Voice and Gesture Control: Natural language processing (NLP) and motion-tracking for hands-free interaction.
- Haptic and Tactile Feedback: Wearable tech and sensory feedback systems for immersive control.
- Brain-Machine Interfaces (BMI): Direct neural communication for assistive tech and high-performance control.
2. Intelligent and Collective HMI
- Collective Consensus Building: Using interfaces to facilitate group decision-making and agreement.
- Human-AI Collaboration: Trust, transparency, and Explainable AI (XAI) in interface design.
- Adaptive and Personalized Interfaces: Systems that learn user preferences and adjust in real-time.
- Human Digital Twins: Modeling human behavior for improved predictive interaction.
3. Industrial and Specialized Applications
- Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0: HMI for SCADA, PLCs, and robotics in automated factories.
- Automotive HMI: In-vehicle infotainment, instrument clusters, and autonomous driving interfaces.
- Health and Wellness: Interfaces for medical devices, remote monitoring, and elderly care (AIoT).
- Safety-Critical Systems: High-reliability design for aviation, energy, and emergency response.
4. Design and Evaluation Methodologies
- Human-Centered Design (HCD): Psychology of human action and error prevention.
- User Experience (UX) and Usability: Testing frameworks and metrics for cognitive load and user satisfaction.
- Ethics and Privacy: Data protection in biometrics and ethical considerations in AI-driven interfaces.
- Cross-Cultural Design: Adapting interfaces for global users and diverse languages.