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Abstract
In this pilot study, we explore the kinesics of a non-humanoid pneumatically actuated soft robot developed for social human-robot interaction (HRI). The robot uses motion and gesture to communicate: it can tilt; expand; and perform movements reminiscent of breathing. To explore the robot's kinesics, we hand-coded 8 movement presets intended to represent a specific action, internal state/emotion, or pattern of motion: greeting; avoid; breathless; joyful; alarming; jellyfish; frighten; sigh. We then conducted an online survey where participants (N=59) chose words to describe their perception of each preset behavior. Semantic analysis of word choices indicates that the intended meaning was conveyed to users for most of the presets. Analysis of the general comments with text mining techniques showed that the robot was perceived as resembling an animal-like sea creature or a human body part (lungs, belly, or heart) and as communicating distinct emotional states. The results indicate that it is possible to communicate with a user solely through soft robotic movement, and suggest that soft robotics has applications within the design of affective interfaces and social robotics.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | HCI International 2022 Posters. HCII 2022 : 24th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2022, Proceedings, Part IV |
Editors | Constantine Stephanidis, Margherita Antona, Stavroula Ntoa |
Volume | CCIS (1583) |
Publisher | Springer |
Publication date | 16. Jun 2022 |
Pages | 292-299 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-3-031-06393-0 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-3-031-06394-7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 16. Jun 2022 |
Event | 24th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction: HCI International 2022 - Virtual Duration: 26. Jun 2022 → 1. Jul 2022 Conference number: 24 https://2022.hci.international/index.html |
Conference
Conference | 24th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction |
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Number | 24 |
Location | Virtual |
Period | 26/06/2022 → 01/07/2022 |
Internet address |
Series | Communications in Computer and Information Science |
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ISSN | 1865-0929 |
Keywords
- Emotions
- Human-robot interaction
- Kinesics
- Nonverbal communication
- Soft robotics
- Zoomorphic
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24th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction
Vlachos, E. (Speaker)
26. Jun 2022 → 1. Jul 2022Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations
Related projects
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Soft Robotic Emotions Revealed
Jørgensen, J. (Co-PI) & Vlachos, E. (Co-PI)
01/01/2021 → 31/12/2023
Project: Research
Related prizes
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Best Poster Extended Abstract
Farhadi, U. (Recipient), Klausen, T. A. (Recipient), Jørgensen, J. (Recipient) & Vlachos, E. (Recipient), 26. Jun 2022
Prize: Prizes, scholarships, distinctions