Humans use gestures as a means of non-verbal communication. Often accompanying
speech, these gestures have several purposes but in general, aim to convey an intended …

This paper presents a novel framework for automatic speech-driven gesture generation,
applicable to human-agent interaction including both virtual agents and robots. Specifically …

Communication using manual (hand) gestures is considered a defining property of social
robots, and their physical embodiment and presence, therefore, we see a need for a …

During speech, people spontaneously gesticulate, which plays a key role in conveying
information. Similarly, realistic co-speech gestures are crucial to enable natural and smooth …

Sign Languages (SL) are a form of communication in the visual-gestural modality, and are
full-fledged natural languages. Recent years have witnessed the increase in the use of …