TY - GEN ID - cogprints2528 UR - http://cogprints.org/2528/ A1 - Varshavskaya, Paulina Y1 - 2002/// N2 - We are exploring the idea that early language acquisition could be better modelled on an artifcial creature by considering the pragmatic aspect of natural language and of its development in human infants. We have implemented a system of vocal behaviors on Kismet in which "words" or concepts are behaviors in a competitive hierarchy. This paper reports on the framework, the vocal system's architecture and algorithms, and some preliminary results from vocal label learning and concept formation. PB - Lund University Cognitive Studies KW - artifical language acquisition KW - pragmatic KW - vocal behaviors KW - Kismet TI - Behavior-Based Early Language Development on a Humanoid Robot SP - 149 AV - public EP - 158 ER -