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Chikamatsu, Mori, and the uncanny valley
1Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
I-Perception
|February 7, 2025
Summary
Japanese thinkers like Chikamatsu and Mori identified the "uncanny valley
Area of Science:
- Robotics and Human-Computer Interaction
- Aesthetics and Philosophy of Art
Background:
- Japanese culture exhibits a fascination with creating human doubles, exemplified by robotics projects.
- Historical and contemporary Japanese thought warns against the "uncanny valley" phenomenon, where imperfectly human replicas evoke negative emotions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the concept of the "uncanny valley" through the lens of Japanese playwright Chikamatsu Monzaemon and robotics professor Mori Masahiro.
- To analyze Chikamatsu's and Mori's theories of realism and their implications for robot design.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of Chikamatsu's theory of realism, divided into four zones: unreal, conceptual realism, surface realism, and the real.
- Analysis of Mori's categorization of robots and humans into four zones: industrial, humanoid, android, and real people.
- Comparative study of their perspectives on audience engagement and human-robot interaction.
Main Results:
- Chikamatsu proposed that conceptual realism, focusing on meaning and emotional resonance, captivates audiences.
- Mori identified humanoid robots as evoking the most affinity without triggering the uncanny valley effect.
- Both thinkers highlight the importance of anthropomorphism in creating robots that are engaging rather than unsettling.
Conclusions:
- Chikamatsu's and Mori's theories offer valuable insights into designing robots that foster positive human-robot relationships.
- Understanding the principles of realism and anthropomorphism can guide the development of robots that delight rather than disturb.
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