Affective Learning and Serious Games

As technology and education rapidly converge, this book explores how emotional interaction and game-based systems are transforming the future of learning. By harnessing affective computing and persuasive technologies, we can create intuitive and responsive educational experiences that go beyond traditional methods.

Humans naturally react emotionally to digital artifacts. When robots or systems simulate gestures and expressions, we instinctively interpret them―enabling emotionally aware interactions that enhance communication and understanding. Games also serve as powerful tools for learning. Serious games go beyond entertainment to engage users with real-world issues, making learning immersive and impactful.

This book delves into the cutting-edge fields of Affective Learning and Serious Games, highlighting how emotional cues and immersive technologies such as virtual reality and digital twins can foster culturally sensitive and motivating learning environments. These approaches blend emotion-driven feedback with interactive simulations to enrich educational outcomes across diverse settings.

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Kaoru Sumi, a leading expert in human-agent interaction and affective technologies, shares insights drawn from decades of interdisciplinary research and practice. After earning her Ph.D. from the University of Tokyo, she held research positions at NICT (National Institute of Information and Communications Technology), Osaka University, and Hitotsubashi University, contributing to a range of innovative projects. She is currently a professor at Future University Hakodate in Japan.

A senior member of IEEE and ACM and an active contributor to international conferences and journals, Professor Sumi is dedicated to bridging research and real-world application. Her mission is to design emotionally intelligent systems that support inclusive and effective learning on a global scale.