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A dynamic model and system-theoretic analysis of affect based on a Piecewise Linear system

  • Institute for Automatic Control Engineering
  • Institute of Mathematical Statistics
  • Technical University of Munich

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Abstract

This work proposes a Piecewise Linear (PL) system to model transitions of affect. Parameters of the model are identified based on a psychological experiment. The PL system describes affective reactions of humans to an external affective stimulus depending on the previous affective state. Results of the statistical analysis support that the previous affective state influences significantly the current affective state. Evaluation of the model shows that it is suitable as mathematical representation for the development of affect over time under the influence of an external stimulus. A following system-theoretic analysis of the model reveals that the PL system shows complex dynamic characteristics. It suggests that internal affective fluctuations exist.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRO-MAN 2009 - 18th IEEE International Symposium on Robot and Human Interactive
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages238-244
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)9781424450817
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes
Event18th IEEE International Symposium on Robot and Human Interactive, RO-MAN 2009 - Toyama, Japan
Duration: 27 Sep 20092 Oct 2009

Publication series

NameProceedings - IEEE International Workshop on Robot and Human Interactive Communication
ISSN (Print)1944-9445
ISSN (Electronic)1944-9437

Conference

Conference18th IEEE International Symposium on Robot and Human Interactive, RO-MAN 2009
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityToyama
Period27/09/092/10/09

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