Almost human? A comparative case study on the social media presence of virtual influencers
J Arsenyan, A Mirowska - International Journal of Human-Computer Studies, 2021 - Elsevier
As virtual agents become prevalent in many domains, virtual influencers have gone live on
social media platforms, integrating human networks and interacting with users. Building on …
social media platforms, integrating human networks and interacting with users. Building on …
A “soul” emerges when AI, AR, and anime converge: a case study on users of the new anime-stylized hologram social robot “Hupo”
J Leo-Liu, B Wu-Ouyang - New Media & Society, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
By converging 3A—artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR), and anime culture, a
new type of non-naturalistic and stylized anthropomorphism has been exercised on the …
new type of non-naturalistic and stylized anthropomorphism has been exercised on the …
Towards a Personality AI for Robots: Potential Colony Capacity of a Goal-Shaped Generative Personality Model When Used for Expressing Personalities via Non …
L Luo, K Ogawa, G Peebles, H Ishiguro - Frontiers in Robotics and AI, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Engineering robot personalities is a challenge of multiple folds. Every robot that interacts
with humans is an individual physical presence that may require their own personality. Thus …
with humans is an individual physical presence that may require their own personality. Thus …
The role of anthropomorphism and racial homophily of virtual influencers in encouraging low‐versus high‐cost pro‐environmental behaviors
Virtual influencers have great potential to shape the audience's perception and motivate
behavioral change. Drawing upon anthropomorphism theory and social identity theory, this …
behavioral change. Drawing upon anthropomorphism theory and social identity theory, this …
Exploring User Requirements and Expectations of Daily Used Wearable Telexistence Robotic Systems
The integration of Internet of Things (IoT) and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies has been
extensively explored in the context of telepresence and telexistence systems. However, a …
extensively explored in the context of telepresence and telexistence systems. However, a …
From Anime To Reality: Embodying An Anime Character As A Humanoid Robot
Otaku is a Japanese term commonly associated with fans of Japanese animation, comics or
video games. Otaku culture has grown to be a global phenomenon with various hobbies and …
video games. Otaku culture has grown to be a global phenomenon with various hobbies and …
Feasibility Study on Parameter Adjustment for a Humanoid Using LLM Tailoring Physical Care
The increasing demand for care of the elderly, coupled with the shortage of caregivers,
necessitates the introduction of robotic assistants capable of performing care tasks both …
necessitates the introduction of robotic assistants capable of performing care tasks both …
Generating Humanoid Robot Motions based on a Procedural Animation IK Rig Method
Many researchers have explored using humanoid robots to perform various tasks within
living environments. Although well-designed motions are essential for providing friendly …
living environments. Although well-designed motions are essential for providing friendly …