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A Multimodal End-2-End Approach to Accessible ComputingEmbodied Virtual Agents as a Means to Foster E-Inclusion of Older People

A Multimodal End-2-End Approach to Accessible Computing: Embodied Virtual Agents as a Means to... [How can Embodied Virtual Agents (EVAs, often misleadingly called “avatars”) facilitate access to modern information and communication technologies for older people? Several studies and theoretical considerations point out their strong potential benefits, as well as their pitfalls and limitations. This chapter provides a survey of current studies, technologies, and applications, and shall provide guidance as to when and how to employ an EVA for the benefit of older adults. The reviewed studies encompass robotics, EVAs, and specific questions regarding the e-inclusion of the target user group.] http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png

A Multimodal End-2-End Approach to Accessible ComputingEmbodied Virtual Agents as a Means to Foster E-Inclusion of Older People

Part of the Human–Computer Interaction Series Book Series
Editors: Biswas, Pradipta; Duarte, Carlos; Langdon, Patrick; Almeida, Luis

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Publisher
Springer London
Copyright
© Springer-Verlag London 2015
ISBN
978-1-4471-6707-5
Pages
153 –172
DOI
10.1007/978-1-4471-6708-2_8
Publisher site
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Abstract

[How can Embodied Virtual Agents (EVAs, often misleadingly called “avatars”) facilitate access to modern information and communication technologies for older people? Several studies and theoretical considerations point out their strong potential benefits, as well as their pitfalls and limitations. This chapter provides a survey of current studies, technologies, and applications, and shall provide guidance as to when and how to employ an EVA for the benefit of older adults. The reviewed studies encompass robotics, EVAs, and specific questions regarding the e-inclusion of the target user group.]

Published: Apr 7, 2015

Keywords: Interaction Partner; Sign Language; Technical System; Social Presence; Virtual Agent

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