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Call For Papers and Tutorials focused on <b>virtual agents, physiology and
human-computer interactions</b> at the upcoming Intelligent Virtual Agent
workshop (<a href="http://iva2016.ict.usc.edu/">http://iva2016.ict.usc.edu/</a>)
on Physiologically Aware Virtual Agents (PAVA)<br>
<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.glennrfox.com_PAVA-5FWorkshop&d=DQMFaQ&c=clK7kQUTWtAVEOVIgvi0NU5BOUHhpN0H8p7CSfnc_gI&r=i-RB1KgT_uJMBrsZn-dGOmhr3YxwNyiPrL7QVQYsyTw&m=Rxe4dWLPtrSGVCkbLjxJXhhq79EcVNdI_sxGizolIAU&s=0DbBO8fOvbZdnnfaCw4E3tapqV0k2G2Y5Xyk9T5i66Q&e=">www.glennrfox.com/PAVA_Workshop</a></p><div></div><p></p>
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We would like to invite you to submit papers and/or attend our upcoming
workshop focused on developing the next generation of virtual agents. We
are looking for proposals that explore the following questions: </p><div></div><p></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="gmail-MsoNormal">1. How do physiological states relate to feeling states
in a given situation? What are the physiological states that denote
stress, relaxation, empathy, etc?<div></div></li>
<li class="gmail-MsoNormal">2. How do we address the data processing challenges
within this dynamic closed-loop environment such that the virtual agents’
behavior can be modified in real-time?<div></div></li>
<li class="gmail-MsoNormal">3. Is it possible that PAVAs can exceed human-to-human
communication and emotion recognition capabilities?<div></div></li>
<li class="gmail-MsoNormal">4. What are the ethical boundaries to PAVAs? E.g.,
should Google Maps navigation change your route based on your emotional
state? Could a virtual customer assistant on Time Warner Cable wait until
your heart rate has lowered before providing assistance<div></div></li>
<li class="gmail-MsoNormal">5. We encourage submissions from individuals that who willing/able to demonstrate live-action virtual assistants that involve
physiology in some manner.<div></div></li>
<li class="gmail-MsoNormal">6. More broadly, while the main topic is the
development of PAVAs, other work on physiologically aware/reactive
interfaces or systems is also relevant. If you have a related topic, email
the organizers and we will provide whatever help is needed to decide.<div></div></li>
</ul>
<p>Other topics may indeed be appropriate, so feel free to contact Glenn Fox (<a href="mailto:glennfox@usc.edu">glennfox@usc.edu</a>) if you have further
questions.</p><div></div><p></p>
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Important Dates<br>
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<ul type="disc">
<li class="gmail-MsoNormal">August 5th, 2016: Paper Submission due date(email to request
extension)<div></div></li>
<li class="gmail-MsoNormal">August 26, 2016: Paper Acceptance Notification<div></div></li>
<li class="gmail-MsoNormal">September 20, 2016: Workshop is held at <a href="http://iva2016.ict.usc.edu/">IVA 2016</a> in Los
Angeles<div></div></li>
</ul>
<p class="gmail-MsoNormal">Submission is done via <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__pava.confmaster.net&d=DQMFaQ&c=clK7kQUTWtAVEOVIgvi0NU5BOUHhpN0H8p7CSfnc_gI&r=i-RB1KgT_uJMBrsZn-dGOmhr3YxwNyiPrL7QVQYsyTw&m=Rxe4dWLPtrSGVCkbLjxJXhhq79EcVNdI_sxGizolIAU&s=Fw8KNBbzWXnl73fTDcnUDAdo1FZW-VHz2_aYNFOYsSQ&e=">pava.confmaster.net</a></p><div></div><p></p>
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Tutorials<br>
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We also invite experts in different areas to propose half-day or full-day<br>
tutorials relevant to the theme of Physiologically Aware Virtual Agents</p><div></div><p></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt">Tutorials should demonstrate
some aspect of programming VR characters or interactions or solving some
problems of working in closed loop dynamic interchanges--broadly defined. </p><div></div><p></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt">The responsibilities of
tutorial organizers include:<br>
<br>
1. Setting up a demonstration or concept to be presented at the workshop </p><p class="gmail-MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt">2. Running the demonstration at the workshop. </p><p class="gmail-MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt">3. Serving as a resource for
appropriate collaborations and the building of projects. <br>
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Please submit the following information (up to 3 pages, open format):<br>
* Title of tutorial<br>
* Motivation or background<br>
* Overview of tutorial including topics covered and schedule<br>
* Target audience or prerequisites<br>
* Tutorial speaker(s), including bio sketches / short CVs<br>
* Links and references relevant to the tutorial<br>
* A 150 - 250 word abstract suitable for advertising the tutorial
in HRI<br>
2017</p><div></div><p></p>
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<p class="gmail-MsoNormal">Thank you for your time! And please do contact us with any
questions.</p><div></div><p></p>
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Organizing Committee<br>
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Co-Chairs:</p><div></div><p></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoNormal">Glenn R. Fox, PhD</p><div></div><p></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt">USC Brain and Creativity
Institute</p><div></div><p></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoNormal">Peter Khooshabeh, PhD</p><div></div><p></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoNormal">Army Research Laboratories<br clear="all">
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