{"title":"Leila Alem","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeila Alem\u003c\/strong\u003e specialises in insightful works within \u003cem\u003eEngineering \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/em\u003e, with a particular emphasis on collaborative systems. Her books explore the dynamics of computer-supported collaboration, offering thoughtful analysis relevant to both practitioners and academics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thorough examinations of how technology enhances teamwork and communication, blending practical frameworks with theoretical perspectives. Alem’s writing invites a deeper understanding of the evolving relationship between humans and digital tools in professional environments.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"computer-supported-collaboration-by-weidong-huang-9781119719762","title":"Computer-Supported Collaboration","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover the latest developments in AR, VR, mobile, and wearable technologies for the remote guidance of physical tasks.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eComputer-Supported Collaboration: Theory and Practice\u003c\/i\u003e, an expert team of researchers delivers the latest instruction in using augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mobile or wearable technology to support remote guidance on physical tasks. The authors offer an overview of the field before moving on to discuss state-of-the-art research developments in everything from shared visual spaces to the use of hand gestures and gaze information for better collaboration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book also describes the hardware devices, software tools, and libraries that can be used to help build remote guidance systems, as well as the industrial systems and applications that have been used in real-world settings. Finally, \u003ci\u003eComputer-Supported Collaboration\u003c\/i\u003e includes a discussion of the current challenges faced by practitioners in the field and likely future directions for new research and development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders will also discover:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA thorough introduction and review of the art of remote guidance research and engineering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eComprehensive explorations of the shared visual space used to support common grounding and the remote guidance of physical tasks, as well as mobility support for local workers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePractical discussions of mobility support of workers and helpers in remote guidance, including systems that support hands-free interaction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIn-depth explorations of communication cues in remote guidance, including systems that support gesturing and sketching on a touch-based display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for researchers and professionals working in human-computer interaction or computer-supported collaborative work, \u003ci\u003eComputer-Supported Collaboration: Theory and Practice\u003c\/i\u003e is also an ideal resource for educators and graduate students teaching or studying in these fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47430319046892,"sku":"9781119719762","price":238.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781119719762.jpg?v=1774559198"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/leila-alem.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}