SIGDIAL
2010
13 years 2 months ago
2010
This paper proposes a simple framework for building 'virtual networking agents'; programs that can communicate with users and collect information through the internet. T...
IVA
2010
Springer
13 years 2 months ago
2010
Springer
A significant goal in multi-modal virtual agent research is to determine how to vary expressive qualities of a character so that it is perceived in a desired way. The "Big Fiv...
IVA
2010
Springer
13 years 2 months ago
2010
Springer
In order to enhance user involvement in financial services, this paper proposes to combine the idea of adaptive personalisation with intelligent virtual agents. To this end, a comp...
IVA
2010
Springer
13 years 2 months ago
2010
Springer
Abstract. How does a virtual agent’s gesturing behavior influence the user’s perception of communication quality and the agent’s personality? This question was investigated ...
IVA
2010
Springer
13 years 2 months ago
2010
Springer
A smile may communicate different meanings depending on subtle characteristics of the facial expression. In this article, we have studied the morphological and dynamic characteris...
IJCAI
2007
13 years 5 months ago
2007
Although many powerful AI and machine learning techniques exist, it remains difficult to quickly create AI for embodied virtual agents that produces visually lifelike behavior. T...
ACII
2007
Springer
13 years 6 months ago
2007
Springer
Recent research has shown that virtual agent able to express empathic emotions enhances human-machine interaction. In this paper, we present the capabilities that virtual agent sho...
ATAL
2008
Springer
13 years 6 months ago
2008
Springer
Virtual health counseling agents on mobile devices need to be able to interrupt their users when it is time for them to engage in healthy behaviors, such as scheduled medication t...
ATAL
2008
Springer
13 years 6 months ago
2008
Springer
DEIRA is a virtual agent commenting on virtual horse races in real time. DEIRA analyses the state of the race, acts emotionally and comments about the situation in a believable an...
ATAL
2008
Springer
13 years 6 months ago
2008
Springer
Humans continuously assess one another's situational context, modify their own affective state, and then respond based on these outcomes through empathetic expression. Virtua...