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The characteristics and application of anthropomorphic interface: a design spectrum

The characteristics and application of anthropomorphic interface: a design spectrum
The characteristics and application of anthropomorphic interface: a design spectrum
This study discusses several designs of anthropomorphic computing to obtain a greater understanding of the use of anthropomorphism in the design of digital interfaces. It includes the use of avatars, interface agents, hybrid characters, and robots. This extends the links between anthropomorphism and animism in computing applications. As a result, a degree of anthropomorphism is proposed to ease the process of classifying the anthropomorphism when designing human and computer interactions. The use of anthropomorphic characters enables designers to develop more significant interactions between individuals in helping to promote a long-term relationship. In order to strengthen the interactions, a set of anthropomorphic characteristics is proposed to be emphasized in the design development. In addition, the directions for anthropomorphic designs are also discussed.
398-402
Mohd Tuah, Nooralisa
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Wills, Gary
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Ranchhod, Ashok
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Mohd Tuah, Nooralisa
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Wills, Gary
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Ranchhod, Ashok
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Mohd Tuah, Nooralisa, Wills, Gary and Ranchhod, Ashok (2016) The characteristics and application of anthropomorphic interface: a design spectrum. ACHI 2016: The Ninth International Conference on Advances in Computer-Human Interactions, Venice, Italy. 24 - 28 Apr 2016. pp. 398-402 .

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This study discusses several designs of anthropomorphic computing to obtain a greater understanding of the use of anthropomorphism in the design of digital interfaces. It includes the use of avatars, interface agents, hybrid characters, and robots. This extends the links between anthropomorphism and animism in computing applications. As a result, a degree of anthropomorphism is proposed to ease the process of classifying the anthropomorphism when designing human and computer interactions. The use of anthropomorphic characters enables designers to develop more significant interactions between individuals in helping to promote a long-term relationship. In order to strengthen the interactions, a set of anthropomorphic characteristics is proposed to be emphasized in the design development. In addition, the directions for anthropomorphic designs are also discussed.

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Accepted/In Press date: 27 February 2016
e-pub ahead of print date: 24 April 2016
Venue - Dates: ACHI 2016: The Ninth International Conference on Advances in Computer-Human Interactions, Venice, Italy, 2016-04-24 - 2016-04-28
Organisations: Electronic & Software Systems

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Local EPrints ID: 397088
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/397088
PURE UUID: ab140af8-b78b-46b6-bb3d-837ab8c6efe6
ORCID for Nooralisa Mohd Tuah: ORCID iD orcid.org/0000-0001-5718-0768
ORCID for Gary Wills: ORCID iD orcid.org/0000-0001-5771-4088
ORCID for Ashok Ranchhod: ORCID iD orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-8825

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Date deposited: 27 Jun 2016 14:07
Last modified: 15 Mar 2024 02:51

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Author: Nooralisa Mohd Tuah ORCID iD
Author: Gary Wills ORCID iD
Author: Ashok Ranchhod ORCID iD

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