FurChat: An Embodied Conversational Agent using LLMs, Combining Open and Closed-Domain Dialogue with Facial Expressions

no code implementations • 29 Aug 2023 • Neeraj Cherakara, Finny Varghese, Sheena Shabana, Nivan Nelson, Abhiram Karukayil, Rohith Kulothungan, Mohammed Afil Farhan, Birthe Nesset, Meriam Moujahid, Tanvi Dinkar, Verena Rieser, Oliver Lemon

We demonstrate an embodied conversational agent that can function as a receptionist and generate a mixture of open and closed-domain dialogue along with facial expressions, by using a large language model (LLM) to develop an engaging conversation.

Language Modelling Large Language Model +1

We are all Individuals: The Role of Robot Personality and Human Traits in Trustworthy Interaction

no code implementations • 28 Jul 2023 • Mei Yii Lim, José David Aguas Lopes, David A. Robb, Bruce W. Wilson, Meriam Moujahid, Emanuele De Pellegrin, Helen Hastie

As robots take on roles in our society, it is important that their appearance, behaviour and personality are appropriate for the job they are given and are perceived favourably by the people with whom they interact.