Communicating emotions

Abstract

Based on different psychological models of emotion, we argue that an intrapersonal account of emotion is not sufficient. Rather, we need interpersonal accounts of emotion that go beyond the assumption that a communicative agent simply displays her internal affective state and takes situational aspects into account. In this paper a computational model for the application of natural emotions in HRI is presented. Having a robot which is able to mimic emotional expressions and also use emotions in a strategic manner will enhance its emotional and social competence.