YouTubers vs. VTubers: Persuasiveness of human and virtual presenters in promotional videos

With the recent advances in motion tracking technologies and three-dimensional computer graphics software, communication through avatars has become increasingly popular. Can avatars be sufficiently persuasive, when compared to traditional forms of interpersonal communication? What factors contribute...

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Main Authors: Hiroshi Sakuma, Ao Hori, Minami Murashita, Chisa Kondo, Yoshinori Hijikata
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Computer Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcomp.2023.1043342/full