Exploring the metaverse as a catalyst for human-AI collaboration

Wittmann M, Xie R (2023)

Publication Language: English

Publication Type: Conference contribution, Conference Contribution

Publication year: 2023

Pages Range: 19 - 26

Conference Proceedings Title: Proceedings of the 2nd Interdisciplinary Conference on Gamification and Innovation

Event location: Wuppertal

DOI: 10.25926/BUW/0-211

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) holds significant potential for transforming human value creation. One specific area where AI is having an impact is collaborative robots, which are increasingly being utilized in industry to support human workers. However, harnessing the full potential of AI is hindered by human factors, including resistance to change, low trust in AI, and a lack of effective approaches for human-AI collaboration. Simultaneously, the metaverse offers unexplored possibilities to support human-AI teaming. Therefore, we believe that it may serve as a catalyst for overcoming current barriers and improving human-AI cooperation. We propose using perspective switching in immersive virtual games to induce empathy and reduce existing biases between humans and intelligent machines. Thus, next to a prototype, we present the setup and initial results of an experiment that strives to investigate the suitability of perspective switching to boost trust toward AI-powered robots.

Authors with CRIS profile

Maximilian Wittmann Assistant Professorship of Information Systems (Gamification) - endowed by adidas Runjie Xie Assistant Professorship of Information Systems (Gamification) - endowed by adidas

Additional Organisation(s)

Assistant Professorship of Information Systems (Gamification) - endowed by adidas

How to cite

APA:

Wittmann, M., & Xie, R. (2023). Exploring the metaverse as a catalyst for human-AI collaboration. In Manuel Löwer, Tim Katzwinkel und David Kessing (Eds.), Proceedings of the 2nd Interdisciplinary Conference on Gamification and Innovation (pp. 19 - 26). Wuppertal, DE.

MLA:

Wittmann, Maximilian, and Runjie Xie. "Exploring the metaverse as a catalyst for human-AI collaboration." Proceedings of the StartPlay 2023, Wuppertal Ed. Manuel Löwer, Tim Katzwinkel und David Kessing, 2023. 19 - 26.

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