Together alone, Yōkobo, a sensible presence robject for the home of newly retired couples

Deuff, Dominique; Milleville-Pennel, Isabelle; Ocnarescu, Ioana; Garcin, Dora; Aznar, Corentin; Capy, Siméon; Hagane, Shohei; Marin, Pablo Felipe Osorio; Zuniga, Enrique Coronado; Rincon, Liz; Venture, Gentiane

doi:10.1145/3532106.3533485

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“…Yokobo is a non-anthropomorphic, non-vocal robot designed to enhance the connection between couples [58]. It was created through a user-centered and agile methodology inspired by the slow technology principle, earning recognition with the 2021 Kawaii Kansei Design Excellence Award [59] from the Japan Society for Kansei Engineering.…”

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NEP+: A Human-Centered Framework for Inclusive Human-Machine Interaction Development

Coronado,

Yamanobe,

Venture

2023

Sensors

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This article presents the Network Empower and Prototyping Platform (NEP+), a flexible framework purposefully crafted to simplify the process of interactive application development, catering to both technical and non-technical users. The name "NEP+" encapsulates the platform’s dual mission: to empower the network-related capabilities of ZeroMQ and to provide software tools and interfaces for prototyping and integration. NEP+ accomplishes this through a comprehensive quality model and an integrated software ecosystem encompassing middleware, user-friendly graphical interfaces, a command-line tool, and an accessible end-user programming interface. This article primarily focuses on presenting the proposed quality model and software architecture, illustrating how they can empower developers to craft cross-platform, accessible, and user-friendly interfaces for various applications, with a particular emphasis on robotics and the Internet of Things (IoT). Additionally, we provide practical insights into the applicability of NEP+ by briefly presenting real-world user cases where human-centered projects have successfully utilized NEP+ to develop robotics systems. To further emphasize the suitability of NEP+ tools and interfaces for developer use, we conduct a pilot study that delves into usability and workload assessment. The outcomes of this study highlight the user-friendly features of NEP+ tools, along with their ease of adoption and cross-platform capabilities. The novelty of NEP+ fundamentally lies in its holistic approach, acting as a bridge across diverse user groups, fostering inclusivity, and promoting collaboration.

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NEP+: A Human-Centered Framework for Inclusive Human-Machine Interaction Development

Coronado,

Yamanobe,

Venture

2023

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“…Previous research found that minimal robotic movement allows humans to perceive social cues and can cause feelings of surprise or engagement, according to the robot's attributes [11,29]. Inspired by these results, the designers chose to shape Y ōkobo's animations based on human reactions to the ambient conditions [37]. Therefore, the reactions are:…”

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Yōkobo: A Robot to Strengthen Links Amongst Users with Non-Verbal Behaviours

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Yōkobo is a robject; it was designed using the principle of slow technology and it aims to strengthen the bond between members (e.g., a couple). It greets people at the entrance and mirrors their interactions and the environment around them. It was constructed by applying the notions of a human–robot–human interaction. Created by joint work between designers and engineers, the form factor (semi-abstract) and the behaviours (nonverbal) were iteratively formed from the early stage of the design process. Integrated into the smart home, Yōkobo uses expressive motion as a communication medium. Yōkobo was tested in our office to evaluate its technical robustness and motion perception ahead of future long-term experiments with the target population. The results show that Yōkobo can sustain long-term interaction and serve as a welcoming partner.

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“…In many of these applications, researchers explore alternative approaches that propose the use of robots for improving people’s quality of life. A very recent example has been described in [ 10 , 11 ], where a novel type of robot, denoted as “robject”, is designed to strengthen the bond between people and in this way to improve the mental health of potential users. Mental Health is a state of overall psychological well-being [ 12 ].…”

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Hold My Hand: Development of a Force Controller and System Architecture for Joint Walking with a Companion Robot

Coronado

Shinya

Venture

2023

Sensors

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In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the development of robotic systems for improving the quality of life of individuals of all ages. Specifically, humanoid robots offer advantages in terms of friendliness and ease of use in such applications. This article proposes a novel system architecture that enables a commercial humanoid robot, specifically the Pepper robot, to walk side-by-side while holding hands, and communicating by responding to the surrounding environment. To achieve this control, an observer is required to estimate the force applied to the robot. This was accomplished by comparing joint torques calculated from the dynamics model to actual current measurements. Additionally, object recognition was performed using Pepper’s camera to facilitate communication in response to surrounding objects. By integrating these components, the system has demonstrated its capability to achieve its intended purpose.

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Together alone, Yōkobo, a sensible presence robject for the home of newly retired couples

Cited by 9 publications

References 41 publications

NEP+: A Human-Centered Framework for Inclusive Human-Machine Interaction Development

NEP+: A Human-Centered Framework for Inclusive Human-Machine Interaction Development

Yōkobo: A Robot to Strengthen Links Amongst Users with Non-Verbal Behaviours

Hold My Hand: Development of a Force Controller and System Architecture for Joint Walking with a Companion Robot

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