{"title":"EDDIE - An Emotion-Display with Dynamic Intuitive Expressions","authors":"Stefan Sosnowski, K. Kühnlenz, M. Buss","doi":"10.1109/ROMAN.2006.314450","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ROMAN.2006.314450","url":null,"abstract":"This paper focuses on the development of EDDIE, a flexible low-cost emotion-display with 23 degrees of freedom. Actuators are assigned to particular action units of the facial action coding system (FACS). Emotion states represented by the circumplex model of affect are mapped to individual action units. Thereby, continuous, dynamic, and realistic emotion state transitions are achieved. EDDIE is largely developed and manufactured in a rapid-prototyping process. Miniature off-the-shelf mechatronics are used providing high functionality while extremely low-cost. Evaluations are conducted based on a user-study","PeriodicalId":254129,"journal":{"name":"ROMAN 2006 - The 15th IEEE International Symposium on Robot and Human Interactive Communication","volume":"22 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121409630","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}
Masayuki Kakio, T. Miyashita, N. Mitsunaga, H. Ishiguro, N. Hagita
{"title":"Natural Reflexive Behavior for Wheeled Inverted Pendulum Type Humanoid Robots","authors":"Masayuki Kakio, T. Miyashita, N. Mitsunaga, H. Ishiguro, N. Hagita","doi":"10.1109/ROMAN.2006.314369","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ROMAN.2006.314369","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, we propose natural reflexive behaviors for wheeled inverted pendulum type humanoid robots and show that such behaviors change human impressions of the robot. To achieve human-like communication between humans and robots, the latter need to be recognized by the former as communication partners. We believe that the natural reflexive behaviors of robots play an important role in being human partners. To validate the evidence, we generate four types of reflexive robot behaviors when pushed by someone and conducted preliminary experiments with subjects. We verified that people change their impressions of extroversion, agreeableness, intellect, and neuroticism for the robot by changing the reflexive behaviors","PeriodicalId":254129,"journal":{"name":"ROMAN 2006 - The 15th IEEE International Symposium on Robot and Human Interactive Communication","volume":"111 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116878790","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}
J. F. Maas, Thorsten P. Spexard, J. Fritsch, B. Wrede, G. Sagerer
{"title":"BIRON, what's the topic? A Multi-Modal Topic Tracker for improved Human-Robot Interaction","authors":"J. F. Maas, Thorsten P. Spexard, J. Fritsch, B. Wrede, G. Sagerer","doi":"10.1109/ROMAN.2006.314390","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ROMAN.2006.314390","url":null,"abstract":"Creating robots with extendable social skills and interaction capabilities that suffice their operation in the real world with naive users is a very challenging task. In this paper we present a new approach using topic tracking on multi-modal dialogue to provide a mobile robot with a higher level situation awareness in human-robot interaction. The robot is no longer operating in laboratory surroundings, but in its own real world flat. We describe how our topic tracking approach is implemented in this integrated system, operating on verbal speech input. Different modalities like data from video cameras and laser scans are used as additional cues to a semantic understanding and grouping of user utterances into different topics. Both the amount of topics and the according topic names are created dynamically. Evaluating an offline speech corpus demonstrates the suitability of our approach. It is now possible to ask \"BIRON, what's the topic?\", making the interaction more social","PeriodicalId":254129,"journal":{"name":"ROMAN 2006 - The 15th IEEE International Symposium on Robot and Human Interactive Communication","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115572119","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}
H. Nakai, M. Yamataka, T. Kuga, S. Kuge, Hiroyuki Tadano, Hidenobu Nakanishi, M. Furukawa, H. Ohtsuka
{"title":"Development of Dual-Arm Robot with Multi-Fingered Hands","authors":"H. Nakai, M. Yamataka, T. Kuga, S. Kuge, Hiroyuki Tadano, Hidenobu Nakanishi, M. Furukawa, H. Ohtsuka","doi":"10.1109/ROMAN.2006.314419","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ROMAN.2006.314419","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, we describe the development of a dual-arm robot with multi-fingered hands and demonstrate some behaviors of manipulating objects with its hands. In the former part of the paper, the design of the robot is presented. The hands of the robot have five fingers with a total of eleven degrees of freedom. The hand is designed considering the dexterity and the size suited for human tools and has tactile sensors equipped on the fingertips of thumb, index finger and middle finger. In the latter part of the paper, experimental demonstration of \"chadou\" and \"cleaning up dishes\" behaviors are described. Experimental results show the performance of the robot to manipulate tools of various shapes","PeriodicalId":254129,"journal":{"name":"ROMAN 2006 - The 15th IEEE International Symposium on Robot and Human Interactive Communication","volume":"232 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126633685","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":"Well done, Robot! The importance of praise and presence in human-robot collaboration","authors":"Juliane Reichenbach, C. Bartneck, Julie Carpenter","doi":"10.1109/ROMAN.2006.314399","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ROMAN.2006.314399","url":null,"abstract":"This study reports on an experiment in which participants had to collaborate with either another human or a robot (partner). The robot would either be present in the room or only be represented on the participants' computer screen (presence). Furthermore, the participants' partner would either make 20 % errors or 40 % errors (error rate). We automatically measured the praising and punishing behavior of the participants towards their partners and also asked the participant to estimate their own behavior. The participants unconsciously praised Aibo more than the human partner, but punished it just as much. Robots that adapt to the users' behavior should therefore pay extra attention to the users' praises, compared to their punishments","PeriodicalId":254129,"journal":{"name":"ROMAN 2006 - The 15th IEEE International Symposium on Robot and Human Interactive Communication","volume":"101 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124858676","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}
H. Lund, P. Marti, A. Derakhshan, Richard Beck, Thomas Klitbo, Jacob Nielsen
{"title":"Modular Robotics for Novel Tools in Dementia Treatment","authors":"H. Lund, P. Marti, A. Derakhshan, Richard Beck, Thomas Klitbo, Jacob Nielsen","doi":"10.1109/ROMAN.2006.314475","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ROMAN.2006.314475","url":null,"abstract":"We used inspiration from modular robotics to create novel tools for dementia treatment based on activity analyses together with therapists and elderly in an Italian home care. This paper presents the technological development of such tools. In general, the tools are becoming part of a \"multi-sensory room\", i.e. a space augmented by innovative technologies, that can be configured for different therapeutic activities and needs and that leverages sensory stimulation. The development of the tools is inspired by modular robotics in order to allow for space re-configurability and adaptivity, which should support customized therapeutic interventions, and hopefully involve dementia affected users in the interaction with the solutions","PeriodicalId":254129,"journal":{"name":"ROMAN 2006 - The 15th IEEE International Symposium on Robot and Human Interactive Communication","volume":"30 10 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121076554","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":"Adaptive Guidance for the Elderly Based on User Intent and Physical Impairment","authors":"N. Nejatbakhsh, K. Kosuge","doi":"10.1109/ROMAN.2006.314440","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ROMAN.2006.314440","url":null,"abstract":"A realtime path modification algorithm based on user walking ability and intent is discussed in this paper. This path planning method is being tested by a passive-type mobility aid device called Omni RT Walker-II (ORTW-II) which its motion is exclusively generated by its user, while its controller constrains undesired motion by control of four servo brakes at each wheel assembly. The Potential Canal is an accessible area of the environment in which user-walker motion is constrained. Fall prevention is the first factor which is considered in realtime modification of the potential canal. User intent in modifying the accessible are is being interpreted by a force/moment sensor and is used for realtime modification of the potential canal","PeriodicalId":254129,"journal":{"name":"ROMAN 2006 - The 15th IEEE International Symposium on Robot and Human Interactive Communication","volume":"183 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123149153","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":"Learning High-Level Manipulative Tasks through Imitation","authors":"A. Chella, H. Dindo, Ignazio Infantino","doi":"10.1109/ROMAN.2006.314426","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ROMAN.2006.314426","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents ConSCIS, conceptual space based cognitive imitation system, which tightly links low-level data processing with knowledge representation in the context of robot imitation. Our focus is on the program-level imitation: we are interested in the final effects of actions on objects, and not on the particular kinematic or dynamic properties of the motion. The same architecture is used both to analyze and represent the task to be imitated, and to perform the imitation by generalizing in novel and different circumstances. The implemented experimental scenario is a two dimensional world populated with various objects in which observation/imitation takes place. To validate our approach, we report some results concerned with the problem of teaching a humanoid hand/arm robotic system tasks of assembling different workspace objects","PeriodicalId":254129,"journal":{"name":"ROMAN 2006 - The 15th IEEE International Symposium on Robot and Human Interactive Communication","volume":"4 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134163044","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}
P. Garrec, J. Martins, Fabnce Gravez, Y. Measson, Y. Perrot
{"title":"A New Force-Feedback, Morphologically Inspired Portable Exoskeleton","authors":"P. Garrec, J. Martins, Fabnce Gravez, Y. Measson, Y. Perrot","doi":"10.1109/ROMAN.2006.314478","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ROMAN.2006.314478","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents a new portable exoskeleton design for superior limbs by the CEA-LIST laboratories. The first model described here (4 axis) is designed to apply forces in 3 directions. The first application is foreseen as an assistance device to enable a disabled person to carry an object such as a teapot or water bottle. It is designed as a base for more complete systems. A partial realization of it is presented for the first time. The high potential of the actuators used both in terms of back drivability and force capacity, allows hybrid force-position control laws making it possible to cover a broad range of applications: rehabilitation, assistance, force feedback master arm for telerobotics, sport training, and a virtual reality workbench","PeriodicalId":254129,"journal":{"name":"ROMAN 2006 - The 15th IEEE International Symposium on Robot and Human Interactive Communication","volume":"69 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132806145","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. Koizumi, T. Kanda, M. Shiomi, H. Ishiguro, N. Hagita
{"title":"Preliminary Field Trial for Teleoperated Communication Robots","authors":"S. Koizumi, T. Kanda, M. Shiomi, H. Ishiguro, N. Hagita","doi":"10.1109/ROMAN.2006.314409","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ROMAN.2006.314409","url":null,"abstract":"This paper introduces a \"teleoperated communication robot\" whose unique point is that its language component is performed by an operator to avoid the automatic recognition difficulty of spoken language. On the other hand, conceptually, its nonverbal behavior will be autonomously controlled. One important point is to identify whether ordinary people will accept this type of communication robot. Therefore, we conducted a preliminary field trial at a shopping center, which revealed positive perspectives as well as technical problems to be solved","PeriodicalId":254129,"journal":{"name":"ROMAN 2006 - The 15th IEEE International Symposium on Robot and Human Interactive Communication","volume":"16 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134543407","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}