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Masahiro Shiomi1, Xiqian Zheng1,2, Takashi Minato1,3
1Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute International, Kyoto, Japan.
Frontiers in Robotics and AI
|November 1, 2021
Summary
Robots expressing complex emotions like heartwarming or horror through touch were evaluated. Timing touches before a video
Area of Science:
- Robotics
- Human-Robot Interaction
- Affective Computing
Background:
- Robots expressing emotions via touch enhance human interaction.
- Previous research focused on basic emotions, neglecting complex ones like horror.
- Existing models lacked experimental validation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To implement and evaluate a robot model expressing complex emotions (heartwarming, horror) through touch.
- To investigate the effectiveness of modeled touch behaviors in human-robot interaction.
- To assess perceived emotions and empathy elicited by robot touch.
Main Methods:
- Developed a robot model for expressing complex emotions via touch.
- Conducted an experiment where participants watched video stimuli with the robot.
- Participants evaluated perceived emotions and empathy based on robot's touch timing.
Main Results:
- Robot touch timing significantly impacted perceived emotions and empathy.
- Touches delivered before the video climax received higher evaluations.
- This effect was consistent for both heartwarming and horror video stimuli.
Conclusions:
- Robot touch timing is crucial for effectively conveying complex emotions.
- The developed model demonstrates potential for enhancing human-robot emotional communication.
- Further research can refine touch strategies for nuanced emotional expression in robots.
