A Model of Motivation Based on Empathy for AI-Driven Avatars in Virtual Worlds

Author

Rebolledo-Mendez, Genaro ; De Freitas, Sara ; Gaona, Alma Rosa Garcia

Author_Institution

Serious Games Inst., Coventry Univ., Coventry

fYear

2009

fDate

23-24 March 2009

Firstpage

5

Lastpage

11

Abstract

This paper presents a model of motivation based on empathy for artificial intelligence (AI)-driven avatars in virtual worlds. The model is theoretically inspired, based on understanding and sharing other peoplepsilas intentions. The AI architecture presented is aimed at providing an avatar with the capabilities of motivational coaching in learning situations. The model consists of two general modules for understanding and sharing motivation; understanding consists of shaping a model of the world while sharing consists of deciding the best course of action and reaction in the virtual world. The AI architecture and its associated algorithms are presented. Future areas for research are defined, including practical applications of this architecture for serious games and activities in virtual world applications.

Keywords

avatars; computer games; intelligent tutoring systems; AI-driven avatar; artificial intelligence; intelligent tutoring system; motivation model; serious game; virtual world; Application software; Artificial intelligence; Avatars; Computer aided instruction; Computer applications; Educational technology; Game theory; Intelligent systems; Learning; Space technology; empathy; motivation; serious games;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Games and Virtual Worlds for Serious Applications, 2009. VS-GAMES '09. Conference in

Conference_Location

Coventry

Print_ISBN

978-0-7695-3588-3

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/VS-GAMES.2009.33

Filename

5116547