This paper explores the use of fast, simple computer vision techniques to add compelling visual capabilities to social user interfaces. Social interfaces involve the user in natur...
In this paper, we discuss scripting tools that aim at facilitating the design of web-based interactions with animated characters capable of affective communication. Specifically, ...
Helmut Prendinger, Sylvain Descamps, Mitsuru Ishiz...
We present COHIBIT, an edutainment exhibit for theme parks in an ambient intelligence environment. It combines ultimate robustness and simplicity with creativity and fun. The visit...
Alassane Ndiaye, Patrick Gebhard, Michael Kipp, Ma...
This special issue describes a number of applications that utilize lifelike characters that teach indirectly, by playing some role in a social interaction with a user. The design ...
This paper investigates the manner in which decisionmaking is influenced by the impressions given by lifelike agents in negotiation situations. These impressions comprise an agent...