Our paper “Are you smart?”: Children’s Understanding of “Smart” Technologies was accepted for IDC 2024! We presented the paper last week at IDC 2024 in Delft Netherlands. We found that children expect smart technologies to have advanced intelligence, human-like characteristics, immersive experiences, and serve multiple purposes. Furthermore, children thought smart devices should be difficult and complex to make. We also observed negative interactions with current smart devices, such as physical device limitations. The insights gained from this study can inform the design and development of future smart technology devices, ensuring they are engaging and aligned with children’s needs and preferences.

Check out the paper here!