Abstract
Interactive artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly emerged as a key field within both the human-computer interaction (HCI) and AI communities, driven by the growth of human-centered and responsible AI over the past few years. Unlike traditional AI approaches that prioritize algorithms, interactive AI emphasizes real-time manipulation, human-centered design, and transparency control in data and algorithms, with the overarching goal of enhancing human benefit. Simultaneously, AI-driven and embodied robotic systems are becoming increasingly integrated into daily life – homes, workplaces, public spaces, and healthcare – where human interaction is central to their success and acceptance. This makes it crucial to design robotic systems that are not only technically capable, but also understandable, trustworthy, and responsive to people’s needs, capabilities, and values. In light of this, we present the third edition of this InterAI workshop 1 – Interactive AI for Human-Centered Robotics – to the CHI community, aiming to gain deeper insights of this emerging area through a half-day, in-person event. Our objective is to explore the current research landscape, identify challenges, and articulate future research directions for integrating interactive AI into human-centered robotic systems.