In this paper, we investigate an application of virtual reality and artificial intelligence (AI) as a technological combination that has a potential to improve the learning experience and …
This study reports the results of a laboratory experiment exploring interactions between humans and a conversational agent. Using the ChatScript language, we created a chat bot …
Author Guidelines for 8 Page 1 Tilburg University The power of computer-mediated communication theories in explaining the effect of chatbot introduction on user experience …
Although researchers have explored how humans perceive the intelligence of virtual characters, few studies have focused on the ability of intelligent virtual characters to fix their …
In this paper we investigate the concept of believability and make an attempt to isolate individual characteristics (features) that contribute to making virtual characters believable …
Why do we care if our teammates are not human? This study seeks to uncover whether or not the perception of other players as human or artificial entities can influence player …
3D immersive virtual worlds, such as Second Life, have been the focus of substantial attention from tertiary educators in recent years and the potential for the use of such …
In this paper we show how 3D Virtual Worlds can be utilised for teaching ancient history. Our goal is to build an accurate replica of one of humanity's first cities in a 3D Virtual World and …
Die Soziologie hat die Grenzen der Sozialwelt traditionell eng gesteckt. Es gilt ihr als Gewissheit, dass allein Menschen zu sozialen Akteuren werden können. Aufgrund neuerer …