Publications:Impressions of Size-Changing in a Companion Robot
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| Title | Impressions of Size-Changing in a Companion Robot |
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| Author | Martin Cooney and Stefan Karlsson |
| Year | 2015 |
| PublicationType | Conference Paper |
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| HostPublication | PhyCS 2015 – 2nd International Conference on Physiological Computing Systems, Proceedings |
| Conference | 2nd International Conference on Physiological Computing Systems, PhyCS 2015, ESEO, Angers, Loire Valley, France, 11-13 February, 2015 |
| DOI | http://dx.doi.org/10.5220/0005328801180123 |
| Diva url | http://hh.diva-portal.org/smash/record.jsf?searchId=1&pid=diva2:849895 |
| Abstract | Physiological data such as head movements can be used to intuitively control a companion robot to perform useful tasks. We believe that some tasks such as reaching for high objects or getting out of a person’s way could be accomplished via size changes, but such motions should not seem threatening or bothersome. To gain insight into how size changes are perceived, the Think Aloud Method was used to gather typical impressions of a new robotic prototype which can expand in height or width based on a user’s head movements. The results indicate promise for such systems, also highlighting some potential pitfalls. |
