Emotional Dynamics and Coping Mechanisms to Generate Human-Like Agent Behaviors

Belhaj, Mouna; Kebair, Fahem; Saïd, Lamjed Ben

doi:10.1080/08839514.2017.1378166

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“…To generate humanoids expressions, many researchers have provided diverse solutions. Belhaj, Kebair, and Said [36] had proposed an agent model that included emotions and coping mechanisms. The model emphasized the influence of emotions in the agent decision-making and action-selection processes and generated human-like behaviors for the agent.…”

Section: Challenges and Solutions When Adding Affect To Agentsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Building an Emotionally Responsive Avatar with Dynamic Facial Expressions in Human—Computer Interactions

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Beveridge

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The role of affect has been long studied in human–computer interactions. Unlike previous studies that focused on seven basic emotions, an avatar named Diana was introduced who expresses a higher level of emotional intelligence. To adapt to the users various affects during interaction, Diana simulates emotions with dynamic facial expressions. When two people collaborated to build blocks, their affects were recognized and labeled using the Affdex SDK and a descriptive analysis was provided. When participants turned to collaborate with Diana, their subjective responses were collected and the length of completion was recorded. Three modes of Diana were involved: a flat-faced Diana, a Diana that used mimicry facial expressions, and a Diana that used emotionally responsive facial expressions. Twenty-one responses were collected through a five-point Likert scale questionnaire and the NASA TLX. Results from questionnaires were not statistically different. However, the emotionally responsive Diana obtained more positive responses, and people spent the longest time with the mimicry Diana. In post-study comments, most participants perceived facial expressions on Diana’s face as natural, four mentioned uncomfortable feelings caused by the Uncanny Valley effect.

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Section: Challenges and Solutions When Adding Affect To Agentsmentioning

confidence: 99%