Alice, a social listener. We deployed our BEP model on a 3-D avatar called Alice. Alice uses the model to identify backchanneling opportunities.

Alice, a social listener. We deployed our BEP model on a 3-D avatar called Alice. Alice uses the model to identify backchanneling opportunities.

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Social robots and interactive computer applications have the potential to foster early language development in young children by acting as peer learning companions. However, studies have found that children only trust robots which behave in a natural and interpersonal manner. To help robots come across as engaging and attentive peer learning compan...