Natural Forms of Communication and Adaptive Behaviour in Human-Computer-Interaction

Scientific research over the last two decades imputes a beneficial effect on human-computer interaction by depicting a virtual communication partner onscreen due to the persona effect and the media equation theory. On the other hand, looking back at the historic component of human-computer interactions, the burden of adaptation has always been on humans to understand the machine and to communicate in accordance with its standards. This paper describes natural communication and interaction strategies of humans and computers as well as their importance to scientific research.