Authors:
Lynette van Zijl
and
Wessel Venter
Affiliation:
Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Keyword(s):
Autism, Assistive technologies, Computerised therapy tools, Embodied conversational agent, Virtual environments.
Related
Ontology
Subjects/Areas/Topics:
Artificial Intelligence and Decision Support Systems
;
Computer-Supported Education
;
e-Learning
;
e-Learning Hardware and Software
;
e-Learning Platforms
;
Enterprise Information Systems
;
Information Technologies Supporting Learning
;
Intelligent Tutoring Systems
;
Learning/Teaching Methodologies and Assessment
;
Pedagogy Enhancement with e-Learning
;
Simulation and Modeling
;
Simulation Tools and Platforms
;
Virtual Learning Environments
Abstract:
We discuss the development of an embodied conversational agent with Asperger-like communication skills. The agent was developed for use in educational software in a virtual environment specifically aimed at autism spectrum disorder software. We describe the design and implementation of the agent, and pay particular attention to the interaction between emotion, personality and social context. A 3D demonstration shows the typical output to conform to Asperger-like answers, with corresponding emotional responses.