Towards Rapid Development of Conversational Virtual Humans using Web3D Technologies

Mohan Zalake, Alexandre Gomes De Siqueira, Krishna Vaddiparti, Pavlo Antonenko, Felix Hamza-Lup, Benjamin Lok

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Abstract

In this paper, we propose a framework for the rapid development of conversational virtual humans (VHs) via the web. Web3D formats, such as WebGL, have enabled the use of interactive VHs on the web. Web-based conversational VHs are found to have great potential in improving population health. However, the development of web-based VHs needs significant time and effort which can lead health experts to avoid VH technology. In this paper, we present a case study to highlight the challenges that lead to significant time and effort in the development of web-based conversational VHs. Based on our findings, we propose a framework that uses Web3D formats and has the potential to address identified challenges in the rapid development of web-based conversational VH systems.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - Web3D 2020
Subtitle of host publication25th ACM Conference on 3D Web Technology
EditorsStephen N. Spencer
PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery, Inc
ISBN (Electronic)9781450381697
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 9 2020
Event25th ACM Conference on 3D Web Technology, Web3D 2020 - Virtual, Online, Korea, Republic of
Duration: Nov 9 2020Nov 13 2020

Publication series

NameProceedings - Web3D 2020: 25th ACM Conference on 3D Web Technology

Conference

Conference25th ACM Conference on 3D Web Technology, Web3D 2020
Country/TerritoryKorea, Republic of
CityVirtual, Online
Period11/9/2011/13/20

Keywords

  • Conversation
  • Real-time
  • Virtual Human
  • Web3D
  • X3D

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