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Gabriel Skantze is a Professor at the Department of Speech, Music and Hearing at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. He specializes in Speech Communication Technology, with a focus on Conversational Systems. His research delves into human communication, aiming to develop computational models that enable computers and robots to engage in face-to-face conversations with humans. This research encompasses both verbal and non-verbal aspects of communication, such as gaze and prosody, exploring key phenomena like turn-taking, feedback, joint attention, and language learning. Skantze co-founded Furhat Robotics, where he works as a part-time Chief Scientist, contributing to the development of social robots that play a critical role in future technology applications. He holds a PhD in Speech Communication from KTH and has held various academic positions, including Assistant Professor and Associate Professor. His interdisciplinary approach integrates language technology, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, reflecting a commitment to advancing the field of human-robot interaction.
KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden
Lead the research in Speech Communication Technology and supervise graduate students.
Furhat Robotics • Sweden
Work part-time contributing to the development of conversational robots.
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