Interdisciplinary Approaches in Human-Agent Interaction

As the field of human-agent interaction (HAI) matures, it becomes essential to acknowledge and address the differing multidisciplinary approaches that support it to favor a common interdisciplinary understanding, thus adopting a broader methodological and epistemological perspective. The field of HAI recognizes that agents are not merely isolated technologies but embedded within society. Consequently, the advancement of HAI is not only part of an engineering problem but one that must be informed by diverse disciplines such as legal, philosophical, psychological, design, medical, and sociological, among others. The goal of this workshop is to provide a space where participants can explore the diverse methodologies that compose HAI, reflect on diverse research practices-with their strengths and limitations-, and provide a safe environment where participants can disseminate their research in clear and engaging terms, rather than technical, to foster interdisciplinary collaborations.