MIT scientists have developed a software system to help people improve their conversational and interview skills.
Experts say that social phobias affect about 15 million adults in the United States with public speaking high on the list of such phobias.
In some cases, fears of social situations can be especially acute. For example, individuals with Asperger’s syndrome often have difficulty making eye contact and reacting appropriately to social cues.
But with appropriate training, such difficulties can often be overcome.
MIT researchers developed the software to help people practice their interpersonal skills until they feel more comfortable with situations such as a job interview or a first date.
The software, called MACH (short for My Automated Conversation coacH), uses a computer-generated onscreen face, along with facial, speech and behavior analysis and synthesis software, to simulate face-to-face conversations. It then provides users with feedback on their interactions.
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