Bio-Digital Synchrony: A Conceptual Framework for Human-AI Embodied Interactions

Authors: Jonathan Gillies
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Abstract

This project introduces the concept of Bio-Digital Synchrony (BDS), a proposed psychophysiological and phenomenological state that may arise during prolonged, socially responsive interaction with an AI system. The framework integrates autonomic arousal, attentional absorption, and agency attribution into a unified model of human interpretive response to artificial agents. The uploaded PDF outlines the rationale, core components, and implications for future research in human–AI interaction.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Action Observation and Synchronization Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts Social Robot Interaction and HRI

Publication details

Journal / source
OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints)
Publication date
3 January 2026
Document type
Preprint