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Liran Zhou^1,2, Zhiquan Feng^1,2, Zeyuan Cai^1,2

¹School of Information Science and Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China.

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|August 15, 2022

Summary

This study introduces an intelligent massage robot positioning algorithm that learns user habits for better accuracy. It enhances user experience by reducing the need for positioning aids and cognitive load.

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Area of Science:

Robotics
Human-Computer Interaction
Artificial Intelligence

Background:

Current massage robot positioning methods lack interactivity and compromise user experience.
A need exists for systematic, accurate, and intelligent positioning algorithms.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a novel massage positioning algorithm with online learning capabilities.
To improve the usability and user experience of daily massage robots.

Main Methods:

Developed an algorithm integrating natural human-machine interaction behavior for autonomous localization.
Incorporated recursive Bayesian ideas for online learning of user massage habits.

Main Results:

The algorithm enables autonomous massage localization and learns user preferences.
Experimental results demonstrate reduced reliance on positioning aids and lower cognitive load for users.
User evaluations confirmed the algorithm's effectiveness in achieving desirable positioning outcomes.

Conclusions:

The integration of human-computer interaction and online learning significantly enhances massage robot positioning.
The proposed algorithm offers a more intuitive and effective user experience for robotic massage devices.