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Built based on the just-in-time adaptive intervention (JITAI) design concept, the conversational system will adapt to contexts of individual users and therefore provide the right types of support at right timings taking account personal preferences and contextual status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We will design and develop multimodal interventions (combining text, image, music, etc.) for target users, as well as the optimal deliver strategies on conservational interactions between the intelligent system and human users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The project will fit under the umbrella of KIA social theme \u2018Health & Care\u2019. This innovation enables families and caregivers to leverage advanced AI technology for improved support, offering societal and economic benefits by enhancing care quality and easing the burden on caregivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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1 Jul 2025 -30 Jun 2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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