This video provides a demonstration of a person being interviewed by a virtual human. In a recent study, ICT research showed that socially anxious people revealed more information and greater intimate information about themselves when interacting with a virtual human when compared with real human video interaction.
Learn more at http://ict.usc.edu/projects/virtual_humans
DIdnt think about social anxiety problems. Could be good practicing with a virtual person. Or could make it worse. Round up them guinea pigs and find out!
jasonnov118 1 year ago
Seems like a waste of effort using the tech in that specific way. The digital character is just saying things any therapist could say (without the awkward puppet jaw). Whats the point of that? Microsoft Therapist 2011 Professional?
However, I do like how it could be used to recreate memories or recurring situations that can trigger whatever the hell you are there for in the first place.
This will not be for a LONG time. The tech for the visuals is close, but believable AI is not.
jasonnov118 1 year ago