Associated literature
Picard, R.W., (2000). Toward computers that recognize and respond to user emotion. IBM systems journal, 39 (3-4), 705-719.

In the first part of the lecture Willem-Paul Brinkman will tell more about ’emotion’ and using ‘avatars’.

Topics discussed are:

• A general introduction to Emotion>/li>
• Facial expression with avatars
• Non-verbal communication
• Verbal communication in VRET
• The second part of the lecture is about affective ePartners.

Topics are:

• Why do we need affective ePartners?
• Emotions and Cognitive Task Load
• Motivating, educating and gaming
• Also some examples of ePartners will be given in this part of the lecture.

Lectures (requires Flashplayer)

Emotion and avatars

Affective ePartners