How can nonverbal mimicry enhance interaction between humans and virtual humans?
Organization: Tilburg University
Speakers: Kyana van Eijndhoven and Ethel Pruss
Language: English
Duration: 30 minutes
Daytime program
Nonverbal behavior in human-virtual human interaction
Curious about how nonverbal communication, such as mimicry, influences interactions between humans and virtual humans? In this engaging lecture, we will dive into the fascinating world of nonverbal behavior and explore the role of mimicry (the act of mirroring behavior) in human–virtual human interactions.
We will begin with an introduction to the theory of nonverbal communication, examining the mechanisms behind nonverbal mimicry and why this behavior is essential for creating meaningful, empathetic interactions between humans and virtual entities. Discover how subtle behavioral cues, such as mirroring facial expressions and body language, can transform the way we communicate with technology.
During this session, we will also dive into an upcoming experiment planned for fall 2025. In this experiment we will investigate the effects of a mimicking virtual human and an interactive game task designed to study these behaviors in context.
