Interpretable, Inclusive, and Immersive Interaction for Ubiquitous AI-infused Physical Systems

As ubiquitous computers permeate our daily lives, we increasingly encounter AI-infused physical systems, where physical entities are augmented with sensing, understanding, and actuating capabilities. While they have the potential to impact our physical reality, their proactive nature also poses unique challenges for users. Interpreting the reasoning behind the systems' behavior can be difficult due to the interplay between computations and physical exertion. Ensuring inclusive interactions is also a key issue, as the interactions and interfaces may not inherently accommodate users with diverse abilities, backgrounds, or preferences. Achieving immersive interactions that blend digital and physical contexts requires understanding human behavior in dynamic environments. To address these interconnected challenges, we propose a workshop for interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers and practitioners from ubiquitous computing, HCI, AI, robotics, design, and accessibility domains. This workshop explores novel approaches, methods, design guides, and case studies around these issues.