COMPANIONS aim to change the way we think about the relationships of people to computers and the Internet by developing a virtual conversational 'Companion'. This will be an agent or 'presence' that stays with the user for long periods of time, developing a relationship and 'knowing' its owners preferences and wishes. It will communicate with the user primarily by using and understanding speech, but also using other technologies such as RFID sensors.
This demonstration shows a scenario with the implemented preliminary end-to-end functionality.
For more information: http://www.companions-project.org/
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