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HCI
2009
13 years 3 months ago
2009
In this paper we propose the method of multimodal corpus analysis to collect enough empirical data for modeling the behavior of embodied conversational agents. This is a prerequisi...
IVA
2009
Springer
13 years 10 months ago
2009
Springer
We describe the design and evaluation of an agent that uses the fillers um and uh in its speech. We describe an empirical study of human-human dialogue, analyzing gaze behavior dur...
WSC
2008
13 years 7 months ago
2008
With increased levels of global trade, foreign policy making, foreign travel, and distance collaboration using the Internet, the issue of culture takes center stage. One needs to ...
HCI
2009
13 years 3 months ago
2009
Abstract. We present a new approach to the design, development and evaluation of embodied conversational agents (ECAs) that allows them to index identity through culturally and soc...
CE
2007
13 years 5 months ago
2007
Lifelike, interactive digital characters, serving as mentors and role-playing actors, have been shown to significantly improve learner motivation and retention. However, the cost...