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HAPTICS
2009
IEEE
14 years 4 months ago
ShiverPad: A device capable of controlling shear force on a bare finger
We discuss the theory, design, and performance of a flat-panel tactile display capable of controlling shear force on a finger. In previous research a TPaD variable friction devi...
Erik C. Chubb, J. Edward Colgate, Michael A. Peshk...
IROS
2009
IEEE
180views Robotics» more  IROS 2009»
14 years 4 months ago
HELIOS system: A team of tracked robots for special urban search and rescue operations
Abstract— Fire brigades and special agencies are often demanded to operate for search and aid of human lives in extremely dangerous scenarios. It is very important to first veri...
Michele Guarnieri, Ryo Kurazume, Hiroshi Masuda, T...
AGS
2009
Springer
14 years 4 months ago
Design of a Decision Maker Agent for a Distributed Role Playing Game - Experience of the SimParc Project
This paper addresses an ongoing experience in the design of an artificial agent taking decisions in a role playing game populated by human agents and by artificial agents. At fi...
Jean-Pierre Briot, Alessandro Sordoni, Eurico Vasc...
AIED
2009
Springer
14 years 4 months ago
Feedback Specificity and the Learning of Intercultural Communication Skills
The role of explicit feedback in learning has been studied from a variety of perspectives and in many contexts. In this paper, we examine the impact of the specificity of feedback ...
Matthew Hays, H. Chad Lane, Daniel Auerbach, Mark ...
ICMI
2009
Springer
147views Biometrics» more  ICMI 2009»
14 years 4 months ago
Multimodal end-of-turn prediction in multi-party meetings
One of many skills required to engage properly in a conversation is to know the appropiate use of the rules of engagement. In order to engage properly in a conversation, a virtual...
Iwan de Kok, Dirk Heylen