Gaze-Informed Proactive AI Assistance for Children’s Picture Exploration

Created: 2026-07-02 | Tags: generative-aik-12student-experienceaffective-computingadaptive-learning

Zekun Wu, Man Su, Huiyong Li, Tomohiro Nagashima, Anna Maria Feit — submitted 1 Jul 2026 📄 Full text (arXiv)

Ollie, a gaze-informed AI assistant for children's picture exploration, uses eye-tracking to trigger LLM narrative descriptions; within-subject experiment shows gaze-informed assistance keeps children's attention longer and guides exploration effectively.

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Connections to AI in Education

This paper contributes to the growing body of research on AI applications in educational settings, specifically in the domains of llm-in-education, intelligent-tutoring-systems, and equity. The findings have implications for how educators design learning experiences that leverage AI while maintaining appropriate pedagogical oversight.

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APA: Zekun Wu, Man Su, Huiyong Li, Tomohiro Nagashima, Anna Maria Feit (2026). Gaze-Informed Proactive AI Assistance for Children’s Picture Exploration. arXiv:2607.00445. submitted 1 Jul 2026