This Book explores the dynamic relationship between humans and intelligent environments, with a specific emphasis on the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT). This book offers readers a holistic understanding of intelligent environments, encompassing their definition, design, interaction paradigms, the role of AI, and the associated broader philosophical and procedural aspects. It takes a comprehensive HCI perspective in the context of AI research and the creation of intelligent environments, elaborating on the design process, human-centered AI, AI in HCI design and user experience, Ambient Assisted Living and AI for customer services.

It zooms in on designing interactions with the IoT, conversing and teaming with intelligent agents and interacting with robots, and zooms out to discuss the overarching principles that design should aim to adhere to, such as user interface adaptation, design for all, sustainability, cybersecurity, privacy and trust. The book also provides insights into the intricacies of various intelligent environment contexts, ranging from automotive to room-based systems, to entire cities, to urban interfaces and beyond.

This book contains 14 chapters, written by 45 authors. The book includes 80 figures, 36 tables, and 2,378 references for documenting and providing supporting data to the presented and discussed information.