arxivcs.HCcs.SD2026-07-14
Real-time Generation of Listener Nodding via Prediction of Kinematic Parameters for Avatar Dialogue Systems
Kazushi Kato, Koji Inoue, Taiga Mori, Divesh Lala, Tatsuya Kawahara
In human dialogue, we achieve smooth communication by expressing nonverbal cues such as eye contact, nodding, and facial expressions with precise timing. It is expected for conversational avatars to express these cues appropriately to realize natural and human-like interactions.…