{"product_id":"9781402027291","title":"Human–Computer Interaction Series: Evaluating Embodied Conversational Agents","description":"\u003ch1\u003eHuman–Computer Interaction Series: Evaluating Embodied Conversational Agents\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eRuttkay, Zsófia; Pelachaud, Catherine\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmbodied conversational agents (ECAs) are autonomous software entities with human-like appearance and communication skills. These agents can take on a number of different roles, for example, as an assistant, tutor, information provider, or customer service agent. They may also simply represent or entertain a user.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe precise nature and benefits of different characteristics of ECAs requires careful investigation. Questions range from the function of an eyebrow raise to mechanisms for assessing and improving ECA trustworthiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book will help experts and designers in the specification and development of applications incorporating ECAs. Part 1 provides guidelines for evaluation methodologies and the identification of design and evaluation parameters. Part 2 demonstrates the importance of considering the user's perspective and interaction experience. Part 3 addresses issues in fine-tuning design parameters of ECAs and verifying the perceived effect. Finally, in Part 4 lessons learned from a number of application case studies are presented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is intended for both ECA researchers in academia and industry, and developers and designers interested in applying the technology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2004-09-21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9781402027291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/1-4020-2730-3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 352\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer Netherlands","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45382463520908,"sku":"9781402027291","price":98.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781402027291.jpg?v=1776450717","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781402027291","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}