Intelligent virtual agents (IVAs) are interactive characters that exhibit human-like qualities and communicate with humans or with each other using natural human modalities such as facial expressions, speech and gesture. They are capable of real-time perception, cognition and action that allows them to participate in dynamic social environments. IVA 2014 is an interdisciplinary annual conference and the main leading scientific forum for presenting research on modeling, developing, and evaluating intelligent virtual agents with a focus on communicative abilities and social behavior. In addition to presentations on theoretical issues, the conference encourages the showcasing of working applications. Researchers from the fields of human-human and human-robot interaction are also encouraged to share work with a relevance to intelligent virtual agents. SPECIAL TOPIC: "Virtual Agents in Healthcare". In 2014, the IVA conference will have a special theme on the use of Virtual Agents in healthcare. This topic will touch on many aspects of Intelligent Virtual Agent theory and application. We will encourage submissions that deal with IVAs and models of health behavior change counseling; health education; physical rehabilitation and exercise training; group counseling; eldercare and companionate agents; and virtual patients.
Design, Modeling and Evaluation of IVAs
Implementation and Applications of IVAs
Special Topic: IVAs in Healthcare
Prospective authors are invited to submit full papers (12 pages), short papers (6 pages), or poster papers (1-2 pages). We also welcome demonstrations (please submit a 2 page description). Upon acceptance, full paper authors will be given an additional two pages (and short paper authors one additional page) to respond to reviewer comments.