Use of Cross-Cultural Avatars in Collaborative Virtual Environments Technology for People with Autism

1. Mohammed Habash, Leeds Metropolitan University, Canada, Leeds Metropolitan University, Canada
2. David Moore, Leeds Metropolitan University, United Kingdom, Leeds Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
3. Collin Pattinson, Leeds Metropolitan University, United Kingdom, Leeds Metropolitan University, United Kingdom

This paper focuses on an investigation of using cross-cultural avatars in Collaborative Virtual Environment technology for people with autism. The ongoing investigation pays special attention to the use of parameterised avatars with different ages, genders, and ethnicities in the representations of emotions. The prima facie case for a context-rich collaborative virtual environment is developed, which argues that avatar representations within this environment offer great potential benefits for people with autism. Results from the empirical studies of people with autism using a simulated system is being carried out and the results are will represented in future paper.

ID

35970

Type

Virtual Brief Paper

Topic

Virtual reality learning environments