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MiRA - mixed reality agents
Date Issued
2011-04
Date Available
2011-09-29T14:23:49Z
Abstract
In recent years, an increasing number of Mixed Reality (MR) applications have been developed using agent technology—both for the underlying software and as an interface metaphor. However, no unifying field or theory currently exists that can act as a common frame of reference for these varied works. As a result, much duplication of research is evidenced in the literature. This paper seeks to fill this important gap by outlining ‘‘for the first time’’ a formal field of research that has hitherto gone unacknowledged, namely the field of Mixed Reality Agents (MiRAs), which are defined as agents embodied in a Mixed Reality environment. Based on this definition, a taxonomy is offered that classifies MiRAs along three axes: agency, based on the weak and strong notions outlined by Wooldridge and Jennings (1995); corporeal presence, which describes the degree of virtual or physical representation (body) of a MiRA; and interactive capacity, which characterises its ability to sense and act on the virtual and physical environment. Furthermore, this paper offers the first comprehensive survey of the state-of-the-art of MiRA research and places each project within the proposed taxonomy. Finally, common trends and future directions for MiRA research are discussed. By defining Mixed Reality Agents as a formal field, establishing a common taxonomy, and retrospectively placing existing MiRA projects within it, future researchers can effectively position their research within this landscape, thereby avoiding duplication and fostering reuse and interoperability.
Sponsorship
Science Foundation Ireland
Type of Material
Journal Article
Publisher
Elsevier
Journal
International Journal of Human-Computer Studies
Volume
69
Issue
4
Start Page
251
End Page
268
Copyright (Published Version)
2010 Elsevier Ltd.
Subject – LCSH
Mixed reality
Intelligent agents (Computer software)
Web versions
Language
English
Status of Item
Peer reviewed
ISSN
1071-5819
This item is made available under a Creative Commons License
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