Essays about: "Uncanniness"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the word Uncanniness.

  1. 1. ANIMALS IN ANIMATION: DEEPENED ANALYSIS ON ANTHROPOMORPHIZATION AND THE UNCANNY VALLEY : A continuation and improvement upon previous study of realistic 3D animal anthropomorphization triggering the uncanny valley effect

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Gustav Frick; [2023]
    Keywords : Uncanny Valley; Animation; Anthropomorphisation; Virtual Animals; Facial Expressions; Animal Facial Expressions.;

    Abstract : This study investigates the relationship between the uncanny valley effect and perceived facial expressions in anthropomorphized virtual animals. This thesis builds upon previous research by the author in the hopes of addressing previously identified limitations and reinforcing the data of the earlier study. READ MORE

  3. 2. Animals in animation : Anthropomorphised facial expressions and the uncanny valley: does a stylized or realistic 3D animal become uncanny when applying anthropomorphised or realistic facial expressions to it?: Does it change depending on the expression?

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Gustav Frick; Lovisa Malinen; Victoria Ryan; [2022]
    Keywords : Uncanny valley; animation; anthropomorphisation; virtual animals; facial expressions; animal facial expressions;

    Abstract : People have a tendency to apply human characteristics to animals, i.e anthropomorphisation. READ MORE

  4. 3. Towards Automatic Generation of Personality-Adapted Speech and Emotions for a Conversational Companion Robot

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Alessio Galatolo; [2022]
    Keywords : Personality; Emotions; Human-Robot Interaction; Machine Learning; Large Language Models; Text-style transfer; GPT-3; STRAP; Personlighet; Känslor; Människa-robotinteraktion; Maskininlärning; Stora Språkmodeller; Överföring av text; GPT-3; STRAP;

    Abstract : Previous works in Human-Robot Interaction have demonstrated the positive potential benefit of designing highly anthropomorphic robots. This includes physical appearance but also whether they can express emotions, behave in a congruent manner, etc. READ MORE

  5. 4. IN THE PRESENCE OF HUMAN-LIKENESS An Exploratory Study on How Humans Experience Artificial Agents

    University essay from Institutionen för tillämpad informationsteknologi

    Author : Anna Johansson; Elin Örnberg; [2021-09-21]
    Keywords : Human-likeness; Human-robot-interaction; Uncanny valley; Physical presence; Expectations; Emotional reactions; Furhat;

    Abstract : Interactions with artificial agents are increasing in everyday situations, and social agents might become the next generally adopted interface. However, whether these agents should appear human-like or not is debated as it is still uncertain what effects human-like agents have on humans in an interactive setting. READ MORE

  6. 5. Memento Mitten : Re-Collecting Human Hair as a Material

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för design (DE)

    Author : Linnéa Ivarsson; [2020]
    Keywords : Handicraft; Wool; Hair; Design; Art; Nålebinding; Nålbinding; Naalbinding; Hand Carding; Hand Spinning; Mittens; Memento Mori; Death; Mary Douglas; Uncanniness; Dirt; Hair Craft; Hair Crafting;

    Abstract : Memento Mitten is a project about seeing human hair from the perspective of sustainability as a viable alternative material. The project also aims to question our reluctance in Western Europe to use it in projects and innovations. READ MORE