Date of Submission
4-2021
Type of Work
Dissertation
Keywords
Artificial human; behaviour realiser; cloud game engine; dialogue system; digital human; synthetic human; virtual being; virtual human; virtual reality
Audience
General (G) - suitable for everyone
Abstract
This dissertation presents a generalised model for virtual humans, locates dialogue systems within that structure, and provides a roadmap for mass market distribution of virtual humans. It explains how conversational artificial intelligence can be integrated within virtual reality. The methodology included both systematic study of the scholarly literature and the popular press, from which I identify three major historical virtual human systems, and virtual human development in three contemporary virtual human systems. From these six virtual human systems, a generalised model of virtual humans was abstracted, the dialogue system was located in that structure, and a plausible pathway to broad consumer adoption of virtual humans is presented. This dissertation aggregates past work on virtual humans, contributes my reflections on developing virtual humans, and proposes a vision for the future relying on virtual humans throughout society.
Recommended Citation
Endicott, M.L. (2021). Virtual Human Sysytems: A Generalised Model [Masters dissertation, SAE University College]. Creo.