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  1. Divergent impacts of explainable AI for dermatological diagnosis on clinicians versus lay people

    Article • Nature Medicine, August 2026, Springer Science + Business Media

    Xuhai Xu

  2. Invisible Impact of Empathy on Behavioral Change: Isolating the Effect of Empathy in Long-term Physical Activity Coaching Chatbot Interactions

    Article • July 2026, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Xuhai Xu

  3. Fine-tuning LLMs for Detecting Negative Self-Referential Language in Smartphone Text among Youth with Depression

    Article • July 2026, Center for Open Science

    Xuhai Xu

  4. ED-MERGE: A Dynamic Multimodal Framework for Early Risk Stratification in the Emergency Department with External Validation

    Article • June 2026, Springer Science + Business Media

    Xuhai Xu

  5. “I Do Not Dare to Try and Ask” Comprehensive Framing of Chinese Older Adults’ Difficulties and Corresponding Mental Barriers in Completing Smartphone Interaction Tasks

    Article • International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, June 2026, Taylor & Francis

    Xuhai Xu

  6. RehabGen: Generative Expert-in-the-Loop Vision-Language Model for Everyday Contextualized Rehabilitation Exercises

    Article • Proceedings of the ACM on Interactive Mobile Wearable and Ubiquitous Technologies, June 2026, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Youjin Sung, Xuhai Xu

  7. A framework for longitudinal health AI agents

    Article • Nature Health, May 2026, Springer Science + Business Media

    Xuhai Xu

  8. Everyday Wearable for Personalized Health and Well-Being

    Article • April 2026, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Xuhai Xu

  9. Recovery is Relational: Digital Support Needs for Patients and Supporters in Eating Disorder Recovery

    Article • April 2026, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Xuhai Xu

  10. More than Decision Support: Exploring Patients' Longitudinal Usage of Large Language Models in Real-World Healthcare-Seeking Journeys

    Article • April 2026, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Xuhai Xu, Nat Benda

  11. Toward Scalable ASL Education: Egocentric Stereo Sensing with LLM Feedback for Error-Aware Learning

    Article • April 2026, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Xuhai Xu

  12. Personalized Dietary Monitoring and Nutritional Analysis using Smart Glasses

    Article • ACM Transactions on Computing for Healthcare, April 2026, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Xuhai Xu, Zhihan Jiang

  13. Digital Interventions for Emotional Awareness and Regulation During the Transition to Parenthood: A Scoping Review

    Article • February 2026, Center for Open Science

    Xuhai Xu

  14. Are older adults using ChatGPT for medical advice? Results from a cross-sectional survey study

    Article • January 2026, openRxiv

    Xuhai Xu, Nat Benda

  15. Design and Evaluation of Generative Agent-based Platform for Human-Assistant Interaction Research: A Tale of 10 User Studies

    Article • Proceedings of the ACM on Interactive Mobile Wearable and Ubiquitous Technologies, December 2025, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Xuhai Xu

  16. ZzzMate: Designing an Empathetic Chatbot for Addressing Self-Conscious Emotions for Sleep Adherence

    Article • International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, November 2025, Taylor & Francis

    Xuhai Xu

  17. Poster: Split-and-Combine Rectification of Ultra-Wide Fisheye Images into Cubemaps

    Article • November 2025, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Xuhai Xu

  18. Digital Interventions for Emotional Awareness and Regulation During the Transition to Parenthood: A Scoping Review

    Article • October 2025, Center for Open Science

    Xuhai Xu

  19. 10$th$ International Workshop on Mental Health and Well-being: From Research to Practice in Mental Healthcare

    Article • October 2025, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Han Zhang, Elizabeth Murnane, Jakob Bardram, helma torkamaan, Xuhai Xu

  20. SignGlass: First-Person View Comprehensive and Generalizable ASL Translation Using Wearable Glass

    Article • September 2025, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Xuhai Xu

  21. The Homework Wars: Exploring Emotions, Behaviours, and Conflicts in Parent-Child Homework Interactions

    Article • Proceedings of the ACM on Interactive Mobile Wearable and Ubiquitous Technologies, August 2025, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Xuhai Xu

  22. Mindfulness Meditation and Respiration: Accelerometer-based Respiration Rate and Mindfulness Progress Estimation to Enhance App Engagement and Mindfulness Skills

    Article • Proceedings of the ACM on Interactive Mobile Wearable and Ubiquitous Technologies, August 2025, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Xuhai Xu

  23. Vital Insight: Assisting Experts' Context-Driven Sensemaking of Multi-modal Personal Tracking Data Using Visualization and Human-in-the-Loop LLM

    Article • Proceedings of the ACM on Interactive Mobile Wearable and Ubiquitous Technologies, August 2025, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Elizabeth Mynatt, Xuhai Xu

  24. PuffEM: An E-cigarette Sleeve for Estimating User Nicotine Intake

    Article • June 2025, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Xuhai Xu

  25. Scaling a Brief Digital Well-Being Intervention (the Big Joy Project) and Sociodemographic Moderators: Single-Group Pre-Post Study

    Article • Journal of Medical Internet Research, June 2025, JMIR Publications Inc.

    Xuhai Xu

  26. The Odyssey Journey: Top-Tier Medical Resource Seeking for Specialized Disorder in China

    Article • April 2025, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Xuhai Xu

  27. ZzzMate: A Self-Conscious Emotion-Aware Chatbot for Sleep Intervention

    Article • April 2025, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Xuhai Xu

  28. MedAI-SciTS: Enhancing Interdisciplinary Collaboration between AI Researchers and Medical Experts

    Article • April 2025, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Xuhai Xu

  29. What Social Media Use Do People Regret? An Analysis of 34K Smartphone Screenshots with Multimodal LLM

    Article • April 2025, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Xuhai Xu

  30. Promoting Prosociality via Micro-acts of Joy: A Large-Scale Well-Being Intervention Study

    Article • April 2025, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Xuhai Xu

  31. From GPT to DeepSeek: Significant gaps remain in realizing AI in healthcare

    Article • Journal of Biomedical Informatics, March 2025, Elsevier

    Xuhai Xu

  32. Scaling a Brief Digital Well-Being Intervention (the Big Joy Project) and Sociodemographic Moderators: Single-Group Pre-Post Study (Preprint)

    Article • February 2025, JMIR Publications Inc.

    Xuhai Xu

  33. A Survey of Passive Sensing for Workplace Wellbeing and Productivity

    Article • January 2025, Springer Science + Business Media

    Xuhai Xu, Anind Dey

  34. Beyond Detection: Towards Actionable Sensing Research in Clinical Mental Healthcare

    Article • Proceedings of the ACM on Interactive Mobile Wearable and Ubiquitous Technologies, November 2024, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Xuhai Xu, Fei Wang

  35. MindScape Study: Integrating LLM and Behavioral Sensing for Personalized AI-Driven Journaling Experiences

    Article • Proceedings of the ACM on Interactive Mobile Wearable and Ubiquitous Technologies, November 2024, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Xuhai Xu, Subigya Nepal, Mary Czerwinski

  36. Harnessing LLMs for Automated Video Content Analysis: An Exploratory Workflow of Short Videos on Depression

    Article • November 2024, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Jiaying Liu, Xuhai Xu, Shuo Niu

  37. Towards Open-World Gesture Recognition

    Article • October 2024, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Xuhai Xu

  38. 9 th International Workshop on Mental Health and Well-being: New Research Directions

    Article • October 2024, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Han Zhang, Elizabeth Murnane, Xuhai Xu, Jakob Bardram

  39. Evaluating the Privacy Valuation of Personal Data on Smartphones

    Article • Proceedings of the ACM on Interactive Mobile Wearable and Ubiquitous Technologies, August 2024, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Xuhai Xu, Shuning Zhang

  40. GLOBEM: Cross-Dataset Generalization of Longitudinal Human Behavior Modeling

    Article • GetMobile Mobile Computing and Communications, July 2024, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Xuhai Xu

  41. From Classification to Clinical Insights

    Article • Proceedings of the ACM on Interactive Mobile Wearable and Ubiquitous Technologies, May 2024, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Xuhai Xu

  42. G-VOILA: Gaze-Facilitated Information Querying in Daily Scenarios

    Article • Proceedings of the ACM on Interactive Mobile Wearable and Ubiquitous Technologies, May 2024, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Yuhan Wang, Xuhai Xu

  43. Talk2Care: An LLM-based Voice Assistant for Communication between Healthcare Providers and Older Adults

    Article • Proceedings of the ACM on Interactive Mobile Wearable and Ubiquitous Technologies, May 2024, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Xuhai Xu, Shao Zhang

  44. InteractOut: Leveraging Interaction Proxies as Input Manipulation Strategies for Reducing Smartphone Overuse

    Article • May 2024, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Xuhai Xu

  45. Rethinking Human-AI Collaboration in Complex Medical Decision Making: A Case Study in Sepsis Diagnosis

    Article • May 2024, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Xuhai Xu, Shao Zhang

  46. Fast-Forward Reality: Authoring Error-Free Context-Aware Policies with Real-Time Unit Tests in Extended Reality

    Article • May 2024, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Xuhai Xu

  47. Time2Stop: Adaptive and Explainable Human-AI Loop for Smartphone Overuse Intervention

    Article • May 2024, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Xuhai Xu, Anind Dey, Zhipeng Li

  48. MindShift: Leveraging Large Language Models for Mental-States-Based Problematic Smartphone Use Intervention

    Article • May 2024, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Xuhai Xu, Yuhan Wang

  49. AdaptiveVoice: Cognitively Adaptive Voice Interface for Driving Assistance

    Article • May 2024, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Jialin Wang, Xuhai Xu

  50. From Text to Self: Users’ Perception of AIMC Tools on Interpersonal Communication and Self

    Article • May 2024, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Xuhai Xu

  51. Contextual AI Journaling: Integrating LLM and Time Series Behavioral Sensing Technology to Promote Self-Reflection and Well-being using the MindScape App

    Article • May 2024, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Xuhai Xu, Mary Czerwinski, Subigya Nepal

  52. Mental-LLM

    Article • Proceedings of the ACM on Interactive Mobile Wearable and Ubiquitous Technologies, March 2024, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Xuhai Xu, Anind Dey

  53. Can AI Relate: Testing Large Language Model Response for Mental Health Support

    Article • January 2024, Association for Computational Linguistics (ACL)

    Xuhai Xu

  54. An Autoethnographic Case Study of Generative Artificial Intelligence's Utility for Accessibility

    Article • October 2023, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Xuhai Xu

  55. A Framework for Designing Fair Ubiquitous Computing Systems

    Article • October 2023, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Han Zhang, Anind Dey, Xuhai Xu

  56. 8th International Workshop on Mental Health and Well-being: Sensing and Intervention

    Article • October 2023, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Dan Adler, Elizabeth Murnane, Han Zhang, Xuhai Xu, Jakob Bardram

  57. SmartASL

    Article • Proceedings of the ACM on Interactive Mobile Wearable and Ubiquitous Technologies, June 2023, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Seokmin Choi, Zhengxiong Li, Xuhai Xu

  58. ConeSpeech: Exploring Directional Speech Interaction for Multi-Person Remote Communication in Virtual Reality

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, May 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Xuhai Xu

  59. UnlockedMaps: A Web-Based Map for Visualizing the Real-Time Accessibility of Urban Rail Transit Stations

    Article • April 2023, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Ather Sharif, Xuhai Xu

  60. UnlockedMaps: A Web-Based Map for Visualizing the Real-Time Accessibility of Urban Rail Transit Stations

    Article • April 2023, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Ather Sharif, Xuhai Xu

  61. XAIR: A Framework of Explainable AI in Augmented Reality

    Article • April 2023, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Mengjie Yu, Xuhai Xu

  62. Modeling the Trade-off of Privacy Preservation and Activity Recognition on Low-Resolution Images

    Article • April 2023, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Xuhai Xu

  63. Reviewing and Reflecting on Smart Home Research from the Human-Centered Perspective

    Article • April 2023, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Xuhai Xu

  64. Design and Evaluation of a VR Therapy for Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia: Perspectives from Patients and Stakeholders

    Article • March 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Xuhai Xu

  65. Impact of Online Learning in the Context of COVID-19 on Undergraduates with Disabilities and Mental Health Concerns

    Article • ACM Transactions on Accessible Computing, December 2022, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Han Zhang, Kevin Kuehn, Anind Dey, Xuhai Xu

  66. GLOBEM

    Article • Proceedings of the ACM on Interactive Mobile Wearable and Ubiquitous Technologies, December 2022, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Xuhai Xu

  67. Enhance Everyday Devices to Better Understand and Positively Influence Our Behavior

    Article • October 2022, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Xuhai Xu

  68. ViviPaint: Creating Dynamic Painting with a Thermochromic Toolkit

    Article • Multimodal Technologies and Interaction, July 2022, MDPI AG

    Xuhai Xu

  69. Detecting Physiological Responses Using Multimodal Earbud Sensors

    Article • July 2022, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Xuhai Xu

  70. Ubilung: Multi-Modal Passive-Based Lung Health Assessment

    Article • May 2022, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Xuhai Xu

  71. Enabling Hand Gesture Customization on Wrist-Worn Devices

    Article • April 2022, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Scott Hudson, Xuhai Xu

  72. TypeOut: Leveraging Just-in-Time Self-Affirmation for Smartphone Overuse Reduction

    Article • April 2022, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Anind Dey, Xuhai Xu

  73. ReflecTrack: Enabling 3D Acoustic Position Tracking Using Commodity Dual-Microphone Smartphones

    Article • October 2021, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Xuhai Xu

  74. College from home during COVID-19: A mixed-methods study of heterogeneous experiences

    Article • PLOS One, June 2021, PLOS

    Xuhai Xu

  75. Listen2Cough

    Article • Proceedings of the ACM on Interactive Mobile Wearable and Ubiquitous Technologies, March 2021, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Xuhai Xu

  76. Leveraging Collaborative-Filtering for Personalized Behavior Modeling

    Article • Proceedings of the ACM on Interactive Mobile Wearable and Ubiquitous Technologies, March 2021, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Xuhai Xu

  77. PneuFetch: Supporting Blind and Visually Impaired People to Fetch Nearby Objects via Light Haptic Cues

    Article • April 2020, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Xuhai Xu

  78. EarBuddy: Enabling On-Face Interaction via Wireless Earbuds

    Article • April 2020, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Anind Dey, Xuhai Xu

  79. FrownOnError: Interrupting Responses from Smart Speakers by Facial Expressions

    Article • April 2020, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Xuhai Xu

  80. Understanding User Behavior For Document Recommendation

    Article • April 2020, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Xuhai Xu

  81. Recognizing Unintentional Touch on Interactive Tabletop

    Article • Proceedings of the ACM on Interactive Mobile Wearable and Ubiquitous Technologies, March 2020, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Xuhai Xu

  82. Effects of Past Interactions on User Experience with Recommended Documents

    Article • March 2020, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Xuhai Xu

  83. Leveraging Routine Behavior and Contextually-Filtered Features for Depression Detection among College Students

    Article • Proceedings of the ACM on Interactive Mobile Wearable and Ubiquitous Technologies, September 2019, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Xuhai Xu

  84. Clench Interface

    Article • May 2019, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Anind Dey, Xuhai Xu

  85. Hand range interface

    Article • September 2018, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Xuhai Xu

  86. ForceBoard

    Article • April 2018, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Xuhai Xu

  87. BreathVR

    Article • April 2018, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Xuhai Xu

  88. GalVR

    Article • November 2017, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Xuhai Xu