University of Oviedo

An Emotional Engine for Behavior Simulators

The Emotional Engine provides a sophisticated framework for behavior simulators by integrating speech recognition, body language analysis, and the Unity3D platform to facilitate dynamic interactions with virtual characters.

• The Emotional Engine utilizes a modular architecture based on situation graphs and text-based language sets to create configurable, responsive virtual agents for serious games and conflict-avoidance training.
• Character behavior is managed by the 'Soul' class and 'Soul Equalizer,' which use a probability-based matrix to dynamically adjust emotional states.
• The system incorporates behavioral inertia to ensure realistic emotional transitions and prevent abrupt, immersion-breaking shifts in character interaction.