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Social & Domestic Robots
152 A: Interactive Media I, Casey Reas
01/13/2009
Cindy Chi
Note: Sometimes a social robot such as AIBO is considered a domestic robot as well. These two categories have become one in many instances, fulfilling both the role of emotional fulfillment as well as doing daily chores.
Misc. Video Links:
Robots a part of our daily life ()
Toyota assistance robots ()
Child robot ()
A robot that learns like a child ()
Overview of diff. robots focus on HUBO ()
Bicycle Riding Robot Murata Boy ()
Social Robots
Definition: “A social robot is an autonomous robot that interacts and communicates with humans or other autonomous physical agents by following social behaviors and rules attached to its role.”
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A social robot without a physical body: Some believe the a true social robot needs a physical body but there are some in development that are purely on your computer screen. Carnegie Mellon’s Social Robots project.
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Kismet:
Humanoid robot developed by MIT.
• Designed to take a part of our daily lives by cooperating & interacting with humans to entertain, do daily chores, and even help with healthcare.
• Engages in expressive face to face interaction.
• Learns from human interaction & instruction.
• if person is too close, Kismet backs off
• if person speaks too fast, Kismet get’s irritated
• MIT still researching & developing interaction of a nuturing caretaker (human) & immature learner (Kismet)
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Videos:
Emotional Kismet ()
MIT’s Videos page ()
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RoboGirlfriend & RoboBoyfriend:
An April Fool’s joke of the perfect boyfriend/girlfriend robot to satisfy all your emotional needs.
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Androids:
Very lifelike humanoid robot.
• Imitates human behavior in facial expressions, shifting positions, head/hand/eye movements, & even breathing movements
• Uses sensors to keep eye contact to whoever it’s speaking to
• Shows facial expressions when touched on face
• Can still be controlled by humans.
• Goal: service the elderly, conversation partners, receptionists, TV anchors, etc.
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Videos:
Simroid the Dental Pain android:
Adult & Little girl android:
Android interviews real person:
Convo with male android (Geminoid):
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My Real Baby:
Lifelike baby doll.
• Developed by iRobot & Hasbro (discontinued)
• Natural response technology: responds to child’s actions w/ realistic emotional responses
• Can change facial expressions: lips, cheeks, forehead (eyebrows)
• Blinks, sucks thumb, drinks from bottle, etc.
• Rambles baby words & noises
• Emotionally responds using Behavior Language Operating System (developed by Rodney Brooks of MIT AI Lab)
• Cries when not fed, rock it to sleep, burp it
• Goal: fun play experience for young children
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Video:
Amateur filmed demo ()
My Real Baby being mad ()
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Kaspar:
Child-sized humanoid robot for possible therapeutic uses.
• Developed by University of Herfordshire
• Helps autistic children by encouraging social interaction.
• Used as a part of the Aurora project which investigates robotic systems as therapeutic/educational interaction systems.
• A mediator for human contact.
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Demo from website ()
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QRIO:
Question for Curiosity
Humanoid entertainment robot.
• Voice/face recognition.
• Able to remember peoples’ likes/dislikes
• World’s first and fastest bipedal robot capable of running.
• Never became commercially available (cancelled devlopement)
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Video:
Beck – “Hell Yes” music video ()
Promo Video ()
QRIO & Kids Promo Video ()
Synchronized Dancing ()
QRIO played with kids ()
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RUBI:
Robot Using Bayesian Inference
• Robotic nursery teacher developed at UCSD.
• 3 ft tall, plump, soft, a head, two arms, 4 wheels for transportation
• Displays facial expressions but cannot physically react back to a hug. Future: develop being able to hug and hold hands with kids.
• Has TV on chest for kids to play with.
• Researching how toddlers respond to robots and teaching methods.
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Asimo:
• Developed by Honda
• Can run (4 mph), side step, balance on one foot, talk, dance, climb stairs, etc.
• Humanlike motions such as waving “hi” or bowing to a crowd and saying “thank you”
• New asimo can yield to people as well as perform small tasks such as carrying a tray & pushing a cart.
• Connects and retrieves info from internet
• Understands/recognize individuals as well as guide them
• Responds to voice commands
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Video:
Commercial ()
Directing an Orchestra ()
Dancing & other demos ()
Demo ()
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Robotic Dogs
AIBO:
Artificial Intelligence Robot
• Designed/manufactured by Sony (1999 – 2006)
• Walk, “see”, and recognize spoken commands
• Autonomous robot: able to learn/mature based on external stimuli
• RoboCup: competition of programmed AIBOs playing soccer
• First versions started out very robotic-like, later designed to be cuter
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Video:
AIBO ERS-220 Bootup & Crawl ()
AIBO Dance @ Club AIBO Nation ()
AIBO Macaron & Latte Promo ()
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i-Cybie:
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Dancing/Demo of behavior ()
Some i-Cybie tricks ()
AIBO vs. i-Cybie ()
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Misc. Domestic Robots:
REEM-A & REEM-B:
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Albert HUBO:
Video Demo ()
Domestic Robots
Definition: Robots used for household chores or entertainment at home. Whereas social robots are humanoid (look and speak like humans), domestic robots that serve no emotional needs are usually machine-like only.
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iRobot Corporation:
“designs and builds robots that make a difference.”
Scooba:
• Robot mop developed by iRobot.
• Full production in 2006 $499.99, $399.99 and $299.99 versions
• Cleans with “Scooba juice” made by Clorox. Prevents rust/skidding.
• Pre-cleans by vacuuming, srubs/squeegees, & drying
• For hardwood, tile, & linoleum floors.
• Avoids carpets, rugs, & stairs
• Can clean 200 sq. ft. per tank
• 850 sq. ft per battery charge
• Available in 40 countries
• Manual:
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Promo video ()
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Roomba:
Robot Vaccum by iRobot.
• 13.4 in. diameter, 3.5 in. tall
• top front center has infrared sensor
• Original Roomba, Pro, and Pro Elite; 2nd generation “Discovery” series
• 2nd/3rd generations can self find their charging homebase
• “clean”, “spot”, or “max” modes
• detects walls, changes angles accordingly
• meant for light dirt
• detects and cleans all types of surfaces including tile, wood, carpet, etc.
• can fit under beds
• iRobot’s Dirt Dog is an industrial version of Roomba able to clean heavy duty messes
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Promo video ()
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Verro:
Pool cleaning robot by iRobot.
• 3 versions: Verro PowerScrub, Verro HydroJet, Verro Above Ground
• Cleans from floor to waterline in 3 hours
• Circulates & cleans the water
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Looj:
Gutter cleaning robot by iRobot.
• Fast, easy, safer way to clean gutters
• Unclogs and lifts debris.
• Comes with wireless remote to control robot.
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Professional Demonstration ()
Real world demo ()
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Dressman:
The ironing robot.
• Developed by Siemens
• Dries (semi damp) and presses shirts.
• Ironing dummy inflates with hot air to get out wrinkles and dry clothes.
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DrIron:
Dryer and Ironing Machine/Robot.
• Deeloped by Fagor
• Extracts humidity from clothes.
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Litter-Robot:
Cleans litter for cats.
• Automatically cleans cat’s litter and puts it into a waste drawer.
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Misc. Domestic Robots:
Serving Robot:
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Kitchen Robot:
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Rosie the Maid from The Jetsons:
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