Designing Vyo, a robotic Smart Home assistant: Bridging the gap between device and social agent

Luria, Michal; Hoffman, Guy; Megidish, Benny; Zuckerman, Oren; Park, Sung Min

doi:10.1109/roman.2016.7745234

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“…Preliminary assumptions were also deepened through an exploratory study that involved children and parents (Lupetti et al, 2017). This article presents a focus on the making stage of the project in which morphology, non-verbal behaviours, and interaction schemas were investigated simultaneously, taking as reference the work by Luria et al (2016). These aspects of the robot were investigated through three key actions: sketching, prototyping and documenting.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…However, the design of robots can address various factors, among which three key interrelated aspects: non-verbal behaviours, morphology, and interaction schemas (Luria et al 2016). Luria et al (2016) designed the robot Vyo, a personal assistant for a smart home, through a process characterized by the simultaneous and iterative development of both morphology and non-verbal behaviours, also affecting the interaction schemas. The design process was characterized by various activities, such as sketching, 3D modelling and simulating, low-fidelity rapid prototyping, embodied improvisations with actors, and movement simulations with professional puppeteers.…”

Section: Related Workmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Shybo – Design of a Research Artefact for Human-robot Interaction Studies

Lupetti¹

2017

CITAR Journal

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This article discusses the role of Design Research in the field of Human-Robot Interaction (HRI). Notably, the Research through Design (RtD) approach is proposed as a valuable method to develop HRI research artefacts due to the importance of having a physical artefact, a robot, that enables direct interaction. Moreover, there is a growing interest in HRI for design methodologies as methods for investigation. The article presents an example of a design process, focused on hands-on activities, namely sketching, 3D modelling, prototyping, and documenting. These making practices were applied to the development of Shybo, a small sound-reactive robot for children. Particular attention has been given to the five prototypes that led to the definition of the current solution. Morphological, behavioral, and interaction aspects were investigated throughout the whole process. Each phase of the design process was then documented with the intent of sharing potentially replicable practices and contributing to the understanding of the role that RtD can play in HRI.

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Section: Methodsmentioning

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Section: Related Workmentioning

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Shybo – Design of a Research Artefact for Human-robot Interaction Studies

Lupetti¹

2017

CITAR Journal

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“…The design of robots usually addresses three main aspects, namely morphology, nonverbal behaviours and interaction schemes [27]. Accordingly, the robot's design requirements were defined referring to these three aspects.…”

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Design for Children’s Playful Learning with Robots

Lupetti

Yao

et al. 2017

Future Internet

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Abstract:This article presents an investigation of the implications of designing for children's playful learning with robots. This study was carried out by adopting a Research through Design approach that resulted in the development of a novel low-anthropomorphic robot called Shybo. The article reports the main phases of the project: the preliminary and exploratory research that was carried out to define a list of design requirements; the design of the robot and its supplementary materials for carrying out playful learning experiences; and the evaluation of the project that involved both parents and children. The robot, in fact, was finally tested as part of a two-hour experience that engaged children in activities related to the associations between sounds and colours. The article presents and discusses the results of this evaluation to point out positive aspects of the experience, emerging issues and hints for future works. These are documented to share lessons learned that might be supportive of the general development of children's playful learning and cognitive experiences with robots.

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“…In this regard, Luria et al [20] provide a further description of the aspects addressed through the design process, especially in the case of social robots. They explain that designers are asked to face three interrelated robot's aspects, namely, morphology, nonverbal behaviors, and interaction schemas [20]. Many case studies present detailed descriptions of robot's design processes, in which it is possible to identify some common actions.…”

Section: The Role Of Design Researchmentioning

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“…The first design ideas are usually explored and shared through sketches and 3D models, as shown by Refs. [20][21][22]. Then, a key role is played by the prototyping actions.…”

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Ethic Reflections about Service Robotics, from Human Protection to Enhancement: Case Study on Cultural Heritage

Giuliano¹,

Lupetti²,

Khan³

et al. 2017

Robotics - Legal, Ethical and Socioeconomic Impacts

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In a vision of future implications of human-robot interactions, it is vital to investigate how computer ethics and specifically roboethics could help to enhance human's life. In this chapter, the role of design expertise will be emphasized by setting multiple disciplines into a constructive dialogue. The reflections will take into consideration different themes, such as acceptability and aesthetics, but above all the ability to generate value and meaning in different contexts. These contexts could find a description in the concept of human enhancement, connected through each other with the skills of the design research. The methodology of the design research will find applicability in the case study of Virgil, where a roboethic approach is contextualized into a cultural heritage field. In this field, it is shown how the ethical approach will bring a benefit to local communities, but at large to any social and cultural strategies involved in the stakeholders' network.

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Designing Vyo, a robotic Smart Home assistant: Bridging the gap between device and social agent

Cited by 37 publications

References 31 publications

Shybo – Design of a Research Artefact for Human-robot Interaction Studies

Shybo – Design of a Research Artefact for Human-robot Interaction Studies

Design for Children’s Playful Learning with Robots

Ethic Reflections about Service Robotics, from Human Protection to Enhancement: Case Study on Cultural Heritage

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