Robots that tell stories

Program Code: 1885

Objectives:

Storytelling is the art of narrating stories. Computer generated stories are common in virtual world. However, the research in this area relies to a large extent to scripted stories or stories with fixed themes. A robot that interacts with human should not use a fixed storyboard or fixed themes. The interaction requires from the robot to adapt in a changing environment. This project aims at equipping a robot with the ability of telling stories on the fly. These stories will be auto-generated by the Robot based on the situations it will encounter in the environment.

Description of Work:

Developing an understanding of basic linguistics and the principles of natural language processing

Developing an understanding of Chomsky Hierarchy and formal grammar

Develop methodologies for representing and evolving stories

Testing the methodology and scoring it against human-generated stories.

Contact:

Prof Hussein Abbass h.abbass@adfa.edu.au