MACH--My Automated Conversation coacH--is a novel system that provides ubiquitous
access to social skills training. The system includes a virtual agent that reads facial …

INTRODUCTION Neuronal fate decisions must be coordinated across brain regions so that
the proper stoichiometry of distinct afferents and their target neurons is established. Many …

In the Drosophila optic lobes, 800 retinotopically organized columns in the medulla act as
functional units for processing visual information. The medulla contains over 80 types of …

Highlights•The Drosophila visual system is an emerging model for neural circuit
formation.•The visual system is composed of repetitive units that are repeated across …

This article analyses the issues pertaining to the simulation of joint attention with virtual
humans. Gaze represents a powerful communication channel illustrated by the pivotal role …

The ability of neurons to identify correct synaptic partners is fundamental to the proper
assembly and function of neural circuits. Relative to other steps in circuit formation such as …

In the fly optic lobe,∼ 800 highly stereotypical columnar microcircuits are arranged
retinotopically to process visual information. Differences in cellular composition and synaptic …

Facial animation has reached a high level of photorealism. Skin is rendered with grain and
translucency, wrinkles are accurate and dynamic. These recent visual improvements are not …

Background The benefits of combining enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS)
interventions with an outpatient program for total hip/knee arthroplasty (THA/TKA) are …

In this article the role of different categories of postures in the detection, recognition, and
interpretation of emotion in contextually rich scenarios, including ironic items, is investigated …