Human Behavior Research

Relational Agents (RAs) are computer constructs designed to interact with humans in a way that promotes the long-term formation of social and emotional bonds.

The online shopping revolution is having a huge impact on retail shops. What new tools should the shop manager use to know how to respond?

For public displays nowadays, we are no longer limited to traditional square and flat designs. More wild and appealing forms like curves, spheres, or columns are now possible as well.

Communication is the key to all relationships. Communicating effectively can determine the success or the failure of a relationship.

The advertising and marketing companies have just received a new addition to their repertoire of the neuromarketing tools – automated coding of facial expressions of basic emotions.

Efficient and effective communication is necessary in doctor-patient as well as nurse-patient consultations.

Automated video tracking is a valuable tool for studies on animal models of autism (ASD). Diagnosis of ASD is based on behavior alone in humans, so naturally, behavior is an important part of human as well as rodent studies.

Human-Computer Interaction research may go a lot further than just evaluating an office worker interacting with a stationary computer or laptop.

Internet and technology usage, including computers, tablets, and mobile phones, has increased exponentially in the past few years.

How do you know if someone with whom you do business is telling the truth? When buying something from a stranger, we are trying to determine if he or she can be trusted, either consciously or unconsciously.