Notes:
This text discusses the creation of embodied conversational agents or virtual characters that are able to communicate and interact with users in a natural and intuitive way. The process of creating such a character is complex and currently there is no toolkit available to help with the process, although it is an active area of research. However, there have been several systems built using an information-state approach or commercial or open-source frameworks, such as the Virtual Human Toolkit. The Virtual Human Toolkit is designed to aid researchers in the creation of embodied conversational agents and is becoming increasingly customizable to meet specific needs. The text also mentions the use of virtual confederates, or virtual characters that are designed to behave like real people, in immersive environments and virtual reality training. The text also mentions the release of a new toolkit for cognitive science research, which will be part of the Virtual Human Toolkit. The text also discusses the use of embodied conversational agent avatars in virtual worlds and the importance of embodiment, or the physical presence and appearance of a virtual character, in communication with virtual agents.
References:
See also:
Virtual Human Toolkit 2010 | Virtual Human Toolkit 2011 | Virtual Human Toolkit 2012 | Virtual Human Toolkit 2014 | Virtual Human Toolkit 2015 | Virtual Human Toolkit 2016 | Virtual Human Toolkit 2017 | Virtual Human Toolkit 2018
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