We present a detailed semantics for linguistic spatial expressions supportive of
computational processing that draws substantially on the principles and tools of ontological …

The aim of our research is to enable spontaneous and efficient spatial reference to objects in
human-robot interaction situations. This paper presents the iterative, empirically based …

Although the analysis and formalisation of the meaning of spatial expressions represents an
extremely active area of research at this time, there remain significant problems in relating …

This book presents groundbreaking robotic experiments on how and why spatial language
evolves. It provides detailed explanations of the origins of spatial conceptualization …

Non-intuitive styles of interaction between humans and mobile robots still constitute a major
barrier to the wider application and acceptance of mobile robot technology. More natural …

This book presents a corpus-based study of verbs used in expressions of fictive motion,
which refers to the cognitive-linguistic phenomenon of describing material objects incapable …

In contrast to most research on spatial reference, the scenario in our human-robot
experiments focuses on identifying rather than localising objects using spatial language …

Spatial expressions in situated communication can be ambiguous, as their meanings vary
depending on the frames of reference (FoR) adopted by speakers and listeners. While …

This chapter explores a semantics-oriented approach to the origins of syntactic structure. It
reports on preliminary experiments whereby speakers introduce hierarchical constructions …

This paper reports on a study analyzing verbal descriptions of route choices collected in the
context of two in situ experiments in the cities of Salzburg and Vienna. In the study 7151 …