Characters in search of an author:Ai-based virtual storytelling

In this paper, we present the first results obtained with an interactive storytelling prototype. Our main objective is to develop flexible character-based systems, which nevertheless rely on narrative formalisms and representations. Characters&apos

Correlation between Facial Expressions and the Game Experience Questionnaire

Quantitative methods in the domain of player experience evaluation provide continuous and real-time analyses of player experiences. However, current quantitative methods are mostly either too confined within in-game statistics, or require non-typical laboratory play setups to monitor real-life behavior. This paper presents preliminary results on the feasibility of using facial expressions analysis as a natural quantitative method for evaluating player experiences. Correlations were performed between the facial expressions intensities and self-reported Game Experience Questionnaire (GEQ) dimensions of players in two video games

Designing interactive public art installations : new material therefore new challenges

The new materials in public art installations give the birth to interactivity and participation, which in turn, introduces new challenges, not only in the creative design process, but also in how to involve the participants in this process and in evaluating the targeted experience such as such as social connectedness and inclusion. Six design cases are presented, as examples for interactive and participatory forms of these installations. The design techniques and the user experience evaluation methods overlap in these cases and many of these techniques and methods have been found to be useful in our practice

The autonomous mobile robot SENARIO: a sensor-aided intelligent navigation for powered wheelchairs

The SENARIO project is develoing a sensor-aided intelligent navigation system that provides high-level navigational aid to users of powered wheelchairs. The authors discuss new and improved technologies developed within SENARIO concerning task/path planning, sensing and positioning for indoor mobile robots as well as user interface issues. The autonomous mobile robot SENARIO, supports semi- or fully autonomous navigation. In semi-autonomous mode the system accepts typical motion commands through a voice-activated or standard joystick interface and supports robot motion with obstacle/collision avoidance features. Fully autonomous mode is a superset of semi-autonomous mode with the additional ability to execute autonomously high-level go-to-goal commands. At its current stage, the project has succeeded in fully supporting semi-autonomous navigation, while experiments on the fully autonomous mode are very encouragin

Los/as entrenadores/as de fútbol educativo en contextos multiculturales: creencias y modos de atender a la diversidad

Master Oficial Activitat Motriu i Educació, curs 2008-2009. Directora: Teresa Lleixà Arriba