A Cognitive Assistant for Visualizing and Analyzing Exoplanets

Jeffrey O. Kephart, Victor C. Dibia, Jason B. Ellis, Biplav Srivastava, Kartik Talamadupula, Mishal Dholakia

Abstract: We demonstrate an embodied cognitive agent that helps scientists visualize and analyze exo-planets and their host stars. The prototype is situated in a room equipped with a large display, microphones, cameras, speakers, and pointing devices. Users communicate with the agent via speech, gestures, and combinations thereof, and it responds by displaying content and generating synthesized speech. Extensive use of context facilitates natural interaction with the agent.