Background Conversational agents, also known as chatbots, are computer programs
designed to simulate human text or verbal conversations. They are increasingly used in a …

Background This systematic review aimed to evaluate AI chatbot characteristics, functions,
and core conversational capacities and investigate whether AI chatbot interventions were …

Food is not only fundamental to our existence, its consumption, handling or even the mere
sight of its also brings us immense joy. Over the years, technology has played a crucial part …

Chatbots are computer programs aiming to replicate human conversational abilities through
voice exchanges, textual dialogues, or both. They are becoming increasingly pervasive in …

Background Conversational agents (CAs), also known as chatbots, are computer programs
that simulate human conversations by using predetermined rule-based responses or …

Health coaching can be an effective intervention to support self-management of chronic
conditions like diabetes, but there are not enough coaching practitioners to reach the …

Abstract Background Conversational agents (CAs) or chatbots are increasingly used for
depression, anxiety, and wellbeing management. CAs are considered acceptable and …

There has been recent criticism from researchers towards simple replication of traditional
role models in the design of virtual agents and robots, and a call for new forms of interaction …

Low socioeconomic status (SES) and inadequate nutrition during pregnancy are linked to
health disparities and adverse outcomes, including an increased risk of preterm birth, low …

In this work we develop a fully data driven conversational agent capable of carrying out
motivational coaching sessions in Spanish, French, Norwegian, and English. Unlike the …