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Intelligent virtual agents (IVAs) are animated characters that interact with humans and with each other using natural modalities such as speech and gestures. Creation of successful IVA applications is challenging since development requires integration of a broad range of specialized tools and skills. We present a discussion of the advantages and technical challenges of using the Second Life programming environment as an accessible platform for undergraduates to develop an Intelligent Virtual Agent and the environment that the IVA inhibits.
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Hodges, L.F., Ulinski, A., Bloodworth, T., Hayes, A., Smotherman, J.M., Kerr, B. (2011). Second Life as a Platform for Creating Intelligent Virtual Agents. In: Duffy, V.G. (eds) Digital Human Modeling. ICDHM 2011. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 6777. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-21799-9_33
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