{"title":"Study on new face robot platform for robot-human communication","authors":"K. Kobayashi, H. Akasawa, F. Hara","doi":"10.1109/ROMAN.1999.900347","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ROMAN.1999.900347","url":null,"abstract":"The objective of this study is to investigate the intelligence of communication of the intelligent machine such as a human-friendly robot working in the environment where human and robot coexist. For this purpose, it seems necessary to create a human friendly robot that can communicate with human beings as a test bed and/or platform. Since the face and facial expressions are very crucial for communication, we develop a face robot which has a human-like face and can express facial expressions similar to human being. The important factors of face robot for coexistence and communication with humans are: 1) small and compact, and 2) easy to control. Air cylinders with pressurized air have previously been used for the robot's face, to accomplish these two factors. In this paper we attempt to use SMA (shaped memory alloy) actuators driven by electricity. We present the prototype of the new SMA-actuated face robot and show the typical ability that can be achieved.","PeriodicalId":200240,"journal":{"name":"8th IEEE International Workshop on Robot and Human Interaction. RO-MAN '99 (Cat. No.99TH8483)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1999-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132134452","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Computer-aided creation of visual impression on CG face","authors":"F. Hara, K. Watanabe, H. Ishigaki","doi":"10.1109/ROMAN.1999.900333","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ROMAN.1999.900333","url":null,"abstract":"This paper deals with the selection of morphing elements of face organs such as forehead, eyebrows, eyes, nose, cheek, mouth, lips, jaw, and face contour that characterize the personality impression of our face, and then shows how to draw a typical face which can express human personality defined in the discipline of enneagram. We have found that 59 morphing elements, called here \"impression units\", are the most effective components and their combinations to display each face of 9 personality types defined in the enneagram. Finally, we have developed the computer program to create a facial expression of any of these human personalities on a CG face that may be used for an anthropomorphic computer agent.","PeriodicalId":200240,"journal":{"name":"8th IEEE International Workshop on Robot and Human Interaction. RO-MAN '99 (Cat. No.99TH8483)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1999-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130114498","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S.R. Gomez, J. Carro, E. Moreda, J. Escribano, C. Cerrada
{"title":"A design strategy for low cost experimental telerobotics platforms","authors":"S.R. Gomez, J. Carro, E. Moreda, J. Escribano, C. Cerrada","doi":"10.1109/ROMAN.1999.900352","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ROMAN.1999.900352","url":null,"abstract":"Describes a design strategy for telerobotics platforms based on low cost software and hardware. What is presented here is an approach that develops master slave teleoperation systems that can be improved or simplified until the desired level of performance is reached. This allows us to build either experimental or actual use platforms within low cost rates.","PeriodicalId":200240,"journal":{"name":"8th IEEE International Workshop on Robot and Human Interaction. RO-MAN '99 (Cat. No.99TH8483)","volume":"27 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1999-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134152580","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A 7 DOF pneumatic muscle actuator (pMA) powered exoskeleton","authors":"N. Tsagarakis, D. Caldwell, G. Medrano-Cerda","doi":"10.1109/ROMAN.1999.900361","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ROMAN.1999.900361","url":null,"abstract":"The development of haptic systems for VR and telepresence has been identified as a key feature in the progression from observation of the environment to interaction. Arm masters and exoskeletons have formed an important user interface for the provision of such facilities, with these devices requiring a subtle combination of complex mechanical, electrical and kinematic structures with user requirements of low mass, portability, comfort, flexibility and safety. The actuation system is often identified as a focus of this design blending process. This work considers the design, construction and testing of a light weight comfortable high power 7 degree of freedom force feedback exoskeleton. This is achieved through the use, modeling and control of pneumatic muscle actuators (pMA) that provide lightweight, low cost, flexible, portable, comfortable and inherently safe input/feedback/control operation. Models of operation in a virtual environment are developed and demonstrated, with experimental results to illustrate the effectiveness of the device in replicating contact forces and creating a sensation of virtual presence.","PeriodicalId":200240,"journal":{"name":"8th IEEE International Workshop on Robot and Human Interaction. RO-MAN '99 (Cat. No.99TH8483)","volume":"121 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1999-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133405885","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A development of an automatic learning method for various plastic characteristic using fuzzy clustering and its application","authors":"I. Ishimaru, S. Hata, H. Saito, T. Asano","doi":"10.1109/ROMAN.1999.900331","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ROMAN.1999.900331","url":null,"abstract":"We have proposed a new plastic deformation control method (Ishimaru et al. (1999)) based on work hardening. This method calculates the deformation load in accordance with average plastic characteristic such as n-value and work hardening, but drawback is that the adaptability for each work piece is not satisfactory. These mechanical characteristics of steel bar are a little different in each workpiece. In this case, the adaptability of the control algorithm for the change of the applied product's characteristics is a very important factor. In this paper, a new online learning algorithm utilizing fuzzy clustering is proposed. This new learning algorithm can realize adaptability for the difference of plastic characteristics of each workpiece by deriving and analyzing the abundant data obtained automatically in a mass production line.","PeriodicalId":200240,"journal":{"name":"8th IEEE International Workshop on Robot and Human Interaction. RO-MAN '99 (Cat. No.99TH8483)","volume":"11 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1999-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130352074","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Haptic interfaces as aids for visually impaired persons","authors":"L. Di Stefano, C. Melchiorri, G. Vassura","doi":"10.1109/ROMAN.1999.900355","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ROMAN.1999.900355","url":null,"abstract":"At the University of Bologna, an interdisciplinary project is active in order to investigate the possibility of implementing and testing a robotic system to help the mobility of visually impaired persons. The adopted solution is based on the conversion of stereo vision images into virtual \"bas-relief\" surfaces, perceivable by the user by means of a suitable (portable) haptic interface. In the paper, details on the adopted solutions and the developed prototypes are given as well as the experimental results obtained so far.","PeriodicalId":200240,"journal":{"name":"8th IEEE International Workshop on Robot and Human Interaction. RO-MAN '99 (Cat. No.99TH8483)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1999-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127399496","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Psychophysical evaluation of simplified haptic perception media","authors":"A. Bicchi, D. De Rossi, E. Scilingo","doi":"10.1109/ROMAN.1999.900358","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ROMAN.1999.900358","url":null,"abstract":"Detection of softness by tactile exploration in humans is based on both kinesthetic and cutaneous perception, and haptic displays should be designed so as to address such multimodal perceptual channel. Unfortunately, accurate detection and replication of cutaneous information in all its details is difficult and costly. In this paper we discuss a simplified model of haptic detection of softness (whereby only information on the rate of spread of the contact area between the finger and the specimen as the contact force increases is transmitted). We provide a thorough set of psychophysical tests, to support the feasibility (in at least some contexts) of a less complicated display of haptic features.","PeriodicalId":200240,"journal":{"name":"8th IEEE International Workshop on Robot and Human Interaction. RO-MAN '99 (Cat. No.99TH8483)","volume":"31 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1999-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123294352","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sokho Chang, Jungtae Kim, Insup Kim, J. Borm, Chongwon Lee, Jong O. Park
{"title":"Time delay analysis in teleoperation system","authors":"Sokho Chang, Jungtae Kim, Insup Kim, J. Borm, Chongwon Lee, Jong O. Park","doi":"10.1109/ROMAN.1999.900320","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ROMAN.1999.900320","url":null,"abstract":"We classify the data class according to their characteristics and endow with corresponding priority. To reduce time delay in teleoperation system, a dynamic scheduling policy is adopted. The dynamic scheduling policy processes high priority classes first, and then services low priority classes. The classes having low priority can be served in later sampling interval. It is important to maintain sampling interval to be consistent for stable operation of robot controller. In this paper, we analyze data traffic in teleoperation system and suggest the algorithm to control it. Through real experiment, we show the validity of this policy.","PeriodicalId":200240,"journal":{"name":"8th IEEE International Workshop on Robot and Human Interaction. RO-MAN '99 (Cat. No.99TH8483)","volume":"89 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1999-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126787846","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Experiments of haptic and tactile display for human telecommunication","authors":"Y. Fujita, S. Hashimoto","doi":"10.1109/ROMAN.1999.900362","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ROMAN.1999.900362","url":null,"abstract":"We propose a new interactive interface that uses force and tactile information for human telecommunication and for human-machine communication in real environment. The proposed system uses a robot arm as an interface terminal device. Two robot arms are connected through a digital communication line and control each other. A force communication is realized when users attach their arms to the robot arms at both sides of the communication line. A teletactile sensing is performed to touch the surface of the distant object using a master-slave control of the robot arm with tactile sensor and display. Some experiments of the proposed haptic and tactile interface were carried out and promising results were obtained.","PeriodicalId":200240,"journal":{"name":"8th IEEE International Workshop on Robot and Human Interaction. RO-MAN '99 (Cat. No.99TH8483)","volume":"39 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1999-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123893842","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Z. Y. Bayraktaroglu, P. Blazevic, V. Pasqui, P. Coiffet
{"title":"Towards a convivial control interface for a snake-like robot","authors":"Z. Y. Bayraktaroglu, P. Blazevic, V. Pasqui, P. Coiffet","doi":"10.1109/ROMAN.1999.900326","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ROMAN.1999.900326","url":null,"abstract":"A number of prior and actual work is available on hyper-redundant and especially snake-like mechanisms, including our project. Since mechanical conception and control of this kind of machines meet difficulties and require a certain research effort, the majority of related works focus on these areas. There is not any specific proposal about \"how to interface such a robot in order to control\". The paper discusses some ideas on a convivial robot-human interface envisaged for testing control algorithms of a snake-like robot. This project consists of a real-time simulation of a snake locomotion type known as lateral undulation in order to develop a prototype. Discussion of the interfacing problem follows a brief overview of snake locomotion and the presentation of our snake model and progression strategy.","PeriodicalId":200240,"journal":{"name":"8th IEEE International Workshop on Robot and Human Interaction. RO-MAN '99 (Cat. No.99TH8483)","volume":"16 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1999-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123776470","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}