AI and Character Driven Immersive Experiences Workshop
Goldsmiths, 17th Dec (Tuesday), 2019
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As part of our Innovate UK project, "AI-Characters for Peaky Blinders VR", the theme of the workshop is about creating engaging character-driven experiences in VR. It will bring together researchers, technologists, and immersive experience developers, where we can share insights from AI, storytelling, and psychology. The event will include expert talks, a panel discussion, demos, and networking opportunities.
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Location
Location
How to get here:
The workshop is going to take place on the ground floor lecture room in Ben Pimlott Building, which is easily accessible from both New Cross and New Cross Gate stations. Please follow the red path on the campus map attached.
Ben Pimlott Building on Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/wy17MSuZtNVUaWMm7
Confirmed Speakers
Confirmed Speakers
Russ Harding Maze Theory
Dr Dave RanyardDRi
Dr Sylvia Pan Goldsmiths Computing
Dr Marco Gillies Goldsmiths Computing
Prof Antonia Hamilton UCL Neuroscience
Prof Jonny Freeman Goldsmiths
Mária Rakušanová HTC VIVE
Cristina Dobre Goldsmiths
Steve JelleyHammerhead VR
Prof Anthony SteedUCL Computer Science
Lee HarrisElectric Skies Ltd.
Dinah LammimanBBC/UCL
Sarah EllisRoyal Shakespeare CompanyProvisional Programme
Provisional Programme
9am registration, coffee and breakfast9:30am - 10:30am Social Interaction: Academia versus IndustryProf Antonia Hamilton (UCL Social Neuroscience): What do we know about social interaction Russ Harding (Maze Theory) and Dave Ranyard (DRi): Creating engaging character-driven user experiences10:30-11:00 Coffee Break11:00 - 12:00 Why and how to create engaging characters: from Realism to AIProf Anthony Steed (UCL Computer Science): Embodiment, Cognitive and Intension Preservation Dr Marco Gillies, Dr Xueni Pan, Cristina Dobre: AI-driven characters in VR 12 - 1:30pm lunch and demo1:30pm - 2:30pm: Character Design in XR (Chaired by Mária Rakušanová) Lee HarrisDinah LammimanSarah Ellis Mária Rakušanová2:30 - 3pm Coffee Break3 - 4pm Immersive experienceSteve Jelly (Hammerhead): Volumetric Capturing - bringing realism to the next levelProf Jonny Freeman (Goldsmiths): Evaluating user experience in immersive media4-5pm: Panel discussion: Future of Character-Driven Immersive ExperiencesChair: Marco GilliesSylvia Pan, Russ Harding, Dave Ranyard, Sarah Ellis, Jonny Freeman5pm reception - wine receptionDemos
Demos
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