Collins, E.C., Prescott, T.J., Mitchinson, B. et al. (1 more author) (2015) MIRO: A Versatile Biomimetic Edutainment Robot. In: Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Advances in Computer Entertainment Technology. ACE '15 The 12th International Conference on Advances in Computer Entertainment Technology
Abstract
Here we present MIRO, a companion robot designed to engage users in science and robotics via edutainment. MIRO is a robot that is biomimetic in aesthetics, morphology, behaviour, and control architecture. In this paper, we review how these design choices affect its suitability for a companionship role. In particular, we consider how MIRO's emulation of familiar mammalian body language as one component of a broader biomimetic expressive system provides effective communication of emotional state and intent. We go on to discuss how these features contribute to MIRO's potential in other domains such as healthcare, education, and research.
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Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2015 ACM New York, NY, USA. This is an author produced version uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | Companion robot; biomimetics; edutainment; healthcare |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Science (Sheffield) > Department of Psychology (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 15 Dec 2016 14:17 |
Last Modified: | 21 Mar 2018 00:48 |
Status: | Published |
Identification Number: | 10.1145/2832932.2832978 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:107019 |