Human-Like Embodied AI Interviewer: Employing Android ERICA in Real International Conference

Zi Haur Pang, Yahui Fu, Divesh Lala, Mikey Elmers, Koji Inoue, Tatsuya Kawahara

Abstract: This paper introduces the human-like embodied AI interviewer which integrates android robots equipped with advanced conversational capabilities, including attentive listening, conversational repairs, and user fluency adaptation. Moreover, it can analyze and present results post-interview. We conducted a real-world case study at SIGDIAL 2024 with 42 participants, of whom 69% reported positive experiences. This study demonstrated the system’s effectiveness in conducting interviews just like a human and marked the first employment of such a system at an international conference. The demonstration video is available at https://youtu.be/jCuw9g99KuE.