D1.2a SERA Theory Framework

Since social engagement is a complex phenomenon, the creation of long-term appealing robots/agents requires the integration of sound interdisciplinary theoretical foundations. Starting from knowledge from human-human relationships, we present an integrated theoretical framework of prerequisites for human-agent and human-robot-communication. Besides this, a first review of the data collected in iteration 1 helps to identify problems arising from the lack of theory of mind abilities of the system. In this respect we present alternatives for how the interaction could work if the artificial interaction partner had theory grounded abilities that go beyond the actual implementation. Additionally, we suggest to what extent theory can lead data analysis.

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