XR Non-Player Characters (NPCs) as AI-Driven Learning Opportunities
Alternative Title
XR Non-Player Characters (NPCs) as Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Driven Learning Opportunities
Contributor
University of Central Florida. Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning; University of Central Florida. Division of Digital Learning; Teaching and Learning with AI Conference (2023 : Orlando, Fla.)
Location
Key West B
Start Date
25-9-2023 11:45 AM
End Date
25-9-2023 12:00 PM
Publisher
University of Central Florida Libraries
Keywords:
AI-driven learning; Non-Player Characters; Extended reality; Animal behavior; Language education
Subjects
Artificial intelligence--Educational applications; Artificial intelligence--Computer-assisted instruction; Virtual humans (Artificial intelligence); Animal behavior--Computer simulation; Language and languages--Study and teaching--Computer simulation
Description
Language Learning Models have allowed AI to grow more human-like and authoritative across all fields for which expertise can be codified in text. This makes it possible to model and provide access to that expertise via new technological channels. Specifically, Unity intends to provide access to authentic, authoritative, AI-empowered Non-Player Characters (NPCs) available 24/7 as learning aides. Our first such project is an animal behaviorist answering pet-related questions in a simulated dog park; however, we have several extended reality experiences into which we intend to deploy AI NPCs, including a whale spotting tour and a virtual forest.
Language
eng
Type
Presentation
Rights Statement
All Rights Reserved
Audience
Faculty, Students
Recommended Citation
Malmberg, Chris and Montoya, Donovan, "XR Non-Player Characters (NPCs) as AI-Driven Learning Opportunities" (2023). Teaching and Learning with AI Conference Presentations. 27.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/teachwithai/2023/monday/27
XR Non-Player Characters (NPCs) as AI-Driven Learning Opportunities
Key West B
Language Learning Models have allowed AI to grow more human-like and authoritative across all fields for which expertise can be codified in text. This makes it possible to model and provide access to that expertise via new technological channels. Specifically, Unity intends to provide access to authentic, authoritative, AI-empowered Non-Player Characters (NPCs) available 24/7 as learning aides. Our first such project is an animal behaviorist answering pet-related questions in a simulated dog park; however, we have several extended reality experiences into which we intend to deploy AI NPCs, including a whale spotting tour and a virtual forest.