An embodied conversational agent with autistic behaviour

Date
2012-03
Authors
Venter, Wessel Johannes
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Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University
Abstract
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In this thesis we describe the creation of an embodied conversational agent which exhibits the behavioural traits of a child who has Asperger Syndrome. The agent is rule-based, rather than arti cially intelligent, for which we give justi cation. We then describe the design and implementation of the agent, and pay particular attention to the interaction between emotion, personality and social context. A 3D demonstration program shows the typical output to conform to Asperger-like answers, with corresponding emotional responses.
AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: In hierdie tesis beskryf ons die ontwerp en implementasie van 'n gestaltegespreksagent wat die gedrag van 'n kind met Asperger se sindroom uitbeeld. Ons regverdig die besluit dat die agent reël-gebaseerd is, eerder as 'n ware skynintelligensie implementasie. Volgende beskryf ons die wisselwerking tussen emosies, persoonlikheid en sosiale konteks en hoe dit inskakel by die ontwerp en implementasie van die agent. 'n 3D demonstrasieprogram toon tipiese ooreenstemmende Asperger-agtige antwoorde op vrae, met gepaardgaande emosionele reaksies.
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Thesis (MSc)--Stellenbosch University, 2012.
Keywords
Embodied conversational agent, Intelligent agents (Computer software), Natural language processing, Dissertations -- Computer science, Theses -- Computer science, Dissertations -- Mathematics, Theses -- Mathematics, Asperger's syndrome -- Simulation methods
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