Attention-Aware Interaction in Augmented Reality
A special issue of Behavioral Sciences (ISSN 2076-328X). This special issue belongs to the section "Cognition".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 700
Special Issue Editor
Interests: the human brain; eye tracking; electroencephalography; attention; brain computer interfaces; AR; intelligence; working memory; machine learning
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The use of Augmented Reality (AR) has increased across various industries and optimizing human–computer interaction in these environments has become crucial. This Special Issue focuses on attention-aware interaction systems in AR, exploring how systems can intelligently adapt to users' cognitive load, attentional focus, and contextual needs.
Attention-aware systems bridge the gap between human cognitive abilities and the demands of complex AR interfaces. By dynamically adjusting content presentation and interaction modalities based on real-time assessments of user attention, these systems enhance usability, reduce cognitive overload, and improve task performance.
The articles in this Special Issue cover theoretical frameworks and practical applications, including gaze-based interaction, adaptive brain–computer interfaces, and context-aware interaction. By integrating insights from psychology, computer science, and design, this collection highlights the interdisciplinary nature of the field.
As AR technology advances, developing systems sensitive to user attention is essential. This Special Issue aims to inspire further research and innovation, paving the way for AR applications that are immersive, interactive, and intuitively aligned with human cognition.
Dr. Lisa-Marie Vortmann
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- attention augmented reality (AR)
- cognitive load
- adaptive interfaces
- eye tracking
- electroencephalography (EEG)
- brain–computer interfaces
- user modeling
- human–computer interaction (HCI)
- gesture-based interaction
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