The impact of user and virtual agent dominance in collaborative work

Our research project aims to explore two interconnected objectives: understanding the impact of dominance in the collaboration between virtual assistants and human operators, and examining how an individual’s level of dominance affects their perception of a virtual assistant’s dominance during initial interactions. To achieve these goals, we will conduct a user study where participants, interacting with a virtual assistant for the first time, will perform tasks designed to foster collaboration. This approach will help us deepen our understanding of the psychological dynamics influencing these interactions and explore ways to leverage these insights to enhance virtual assistants’ design and functionality in collaborative settings.

Faculty Supervisor:

Kangsoo Kim

Student:

Partner:

Pusan National University

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Artificial Intelligence; Information and Communications Technology; Entertainment and Media

University:

University of Calgary

Program: