Search for dissertations about: "Embodied Conversational Agent"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words Embodied Conversational Agent.

  2. 1. EXPERIENCES OF SPEAKING WITH CONVERSATIONAL AI IN LANGUAGE EDUCATION

    Author : Elin Ericsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Conversational artificial intelligence; Dialogue-based computer-assisted language learning; Educational experience; Embodied conversational agent; Student–conversational-agent interaction framework; Lower-secondary students; Speaking skills; Spoken dialogue system; Teachers;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the application of digital tools in Swedish language education, specifically in relation to speaking skills. It focuses on dialogue- based, computer-assisted language learning, which enables students to practise and develop their speaking skills in a target language. READ MORE

  4. 2. Developing and evaluating co-speech gesture-synthesis models for embodied conversational agents

    Author : Taras Kucherenko; Hedvig Kjellström; Gustav Eje Henter; Iolanda Leite; Jonas Beskow; Stefan Kopp; KTH; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Human-agent interaction; gesture generation; social robotics; conversational agents; non-verbal behavior; deep learning; machine learning; Computer Science; Datalogi;

    Abstract :  A  large part of our communication is non-verbal:   humans use non-verbal behaviors to express various aspects of our state or intent.  Embodied artificial agents, such as virtual avatars or robots, should also use non-verbal behavior for efficient and pleasant interaction. READ MORE

  5. 3. Embodying Politeness in Persuasive Humanoid Agents for Small Group Scenarios

    Author : Sahba Zojaji; Christopher Peters; Tony Belpaeme; KTH; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; politeness; persuasiveness; small free-standing conversational groups; embodiment; embodied conversational agents; humanoid robots; virtual reality; immersiveness; human-agent interaction; social norms; multimodal expressive communication; artighet; övertalningsförmåga; små fristående samtalsgrupper; förkroppsligande; förkroppsligade samtalsagenter; humanoida robotar; virtuell verklighet; uppslukande; interaktion mellan människa och agent; sociala normer; multimodal uttrycksfull kommunikation;

    Abstract : In both physical and virtual environments, small group interactions significantly shape our social experiences. Understanding and replicating situated group interactions with virtual agents or physical robots pose possibilities and challenges. READ MORE

  6. 4. Scalable Methods for Developing Interlocutor-aware Embodied Conversational Agents : Data Collection, Behavior Modeling, and Evaluation Methods

    Author : Patrik Jonell; Jonas Beskow; Joakim Gustafsson; Gustav Eje Henter; Justine Cassell; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; non-verbal behavior generation; interlocutor-aware; data collection; behavior modeling; evaluation methods; Tal- och musikkommunikation; Speech and Music Communication;

    Abstract : This work presents several methods, tools, and experiments that contribute to the development of interlocutor-aware Embodied Conversational Agents (ECAs). Interlocutor-aware ECAs take the interlocutor's behavior into consideration when generating their own non-verbal behaviors. READ MORE

  7. 5. How can I help you? : The delivery of e-government services by means of a digital assistant

    Author : Matthew M. Raoufi; Olov Forsgren; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Informatics; computer and systems science; Digital assistant; E-government; E-services; Embodied Conversational Agent; Accessibility; Informatik; data- och systemvetenskap; Informatics; computer and systems science; Informatik; data- och systemvetenskap; computer and systems sciences; data- och systemvetenskap;

    Abstract : This thesis focuses on the delivery of government services to citizens with a particula r emphasis on enabling those who are at risk of exclusion from the digital society to gain access to it. Following in this direction, one of the frequently addressed issues concerning the accessibility of e-services and information in government websites is found to be the users’ unawareness concerning the location of the desired information or service. READ MORE