Virtual Characters in Agent-Augmented Co-Space

Co-Space refers to interactive virtual environment modelled after the real world in terms of look-and-feel, functionalities and services. We have developed a 3D virtual world named Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Co-Space populated with virtual human characters. In order to create realistic virtual humans, we have designed a brain-inspired agent architecture with the properties of goal-directed autonomy, natural interactivity and human-like personification. The demo will show how the virtual characters may enhance the interactivity and playability of the virtual worlds.

Authors

• Yi-Lin Kang
• Budhitama Subagdja Singapore Management University
• Ah-Hwee Tan Singapore Management University
• Yew-Soon Ong Centre for Frontier AI Research, A*STAR & College of Computing and Data Science, NTU
• Chunyan Miao Nanyang Technological University

Keywords

• Virtual characters
• autonomy
• interactivity
• personality