Search for dissertations about: "Annika Silvervarg"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words Annika Silvervarg.

  2. 1. Design and use of ontologies in information-providing dialogue systems

    Author : Annika Flycht-Eriksson (Silvervarg); Arne Jönsson; Lars Degerstedt; Magnus Merkel; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Computer programs; artificiell intelligens; ontology; information-providing dialogue systems; dialogue management; semantic; Computer science; Datavetenskap;

    Abstract : In this thesis, the design and use of ontologies as domain knowledge sources in information-providing dialogue systems are investigated. The research is divided into two parts, theoretical investigations that have resulted in a requirements specifications on the design of ontologies to be used in information-providing dialogue systems, and empirical work on the development of a framework for use of ontologies in information-providing dialogue systems. READ MORE

  4. 2. Domain Knowledge Management in Information-providing Dialogue Systems

    Author : Annika Flycht-Eriksson (Silvervarg); Arne Jönsson; Nils Dahlbäck; Lars Degerstedt; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Dialogue management; computer systems; Domain knowledge manager; Databehandling Tillämpningsprogram Systemprogram; Artificiell Intelligens AI; Computer science; Datavetenskap;

    Abstract : In this thesis a new concept called domain knowledge management for informationproviding dialogue systems is introduced. Domain knowledge management includes issues related to representation and use of domain knowledge as well as access of background information sources, issues that previously have been incorporated in dialogue management. READ MORE

  5. 3. Adding Challenge to a Teachable Agent in a Virtual Learning Environment

    Author : Camilla Kirkegaard; Agneta Gulz; Annika Silvervarg; Björn Johansson; Lena Pareto; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; educational technology; educational software; teachable agents; learning;

    Abstract : The topic of this thesis concerns what happens when challenging behavior is added to a teachable agent in a virtual learning environment. The aim of adding challenging behavior to teachable agents is to encourage students to engage in learning behaviors, improve their motivation and engagement, which may result in a deeper level of comprehension and an improved learning experience. READ MORE

  6. 4. Social Robots as Intentional Agents

    Author : Sam Thellman; Tom Ziemke; Annika Silvervarg; Maartje de Graaf; Jessica Lindblom; Agnieszka Wykowska; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Human-robot interaction; folk psychology; intentionality; Människa-robot-interaktion; vardagspsykolgi; intentionalitet;

    Abstract : Social robots are robots that are intended for social interaction with people. Because of the societal benefits that they are expected to bring, social robots are likely to become more common. READ MORE