Friday, May 16, 2008

The Benefits of Interactive Online Characters

They are out there and are pricey, but according to Stanford University, their research about interactive characters suggests substantial opportunities for them to enhance online experiences. Automated characters take advantage of social responses that are natural reactions to interactive media. They can be perceived as realistic and well- liked social partners in conversations that simulate real-world interactions. Read more on this study, click on this Title....

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Good article. I'm in the process of mapping out a blog series on avatars. This will come in handy.

Have a great weekend.