Grounded Zoomorphism

Westerlaken, Michelle; Gualeni, Stefano

doi:10.1145/2693787.2693796

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“…With this in mind, based on observations from the video analysis, we derived an ethogram that integrates tail position, direction and angle of wagging in order to account for the tail wagging nuances previously discussed. We used Grounded Theory, which allows the creation of a theoretical framework where none exists [50,54]. During task training interactions, tail wagging was a fairly easy behaviour to observe.…”

Section: Tail Wagging Ethogrammentioning

confidence: 99%

User centered design approaches to measuring canine behavior

Ruge

Cox

Mancini

et al. 2018

Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Animal-Computer Interaction

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Animal Computer Interaction (ACI) aims to design usercentered interactions between animals and technology. In this regard, a major challenge for researchers is accurately assessing and interpreting animal behavior, in part, due to the invasive nature of data collection techniques and to the individuality of behavior. This paper presents a method that uses tail wagging, a communicative behavior in dogs used in animal behavior and welfare studies, as a non-invasive parameter used to measure canine user experience (UX). We present findings from a study based on an observational analysis of three mobility assistance dogs' tail wagging behaviors and canine personality scores. The findings show tail wagging is a communicative indicator, that the manner in which the tail is wagged correlates to personality, and that tail wagging provides a baseline to assess canine UX. A tail wagging ethogram was used as an evaluative tool for measuring canine UX during task training.

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Section: Tail Wagging Ethogrammentioning

confidence: 99%

User centered design approaches to measuring canine behavior

Ruge

Cox

Mancini

et al. 2018

Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Animal-Computer Interaction

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“…However, these findings were based on the human participants' perceptions of the cats' experience, rather than on expert behavioural analysis over an extended period. A similar tablet game was developed by Westerlaken and Gualeni [57] to enable humans and cats to play together via an interface presenting a virtual aquarium where fishes swam around randomly for the cats to catch. The game provided both visual and audio feedback for the cats and the interface allowed the human player to modify some of the game's variables.…”

Section: Playful Digital Technologies For Catsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Designing Multispecies Worlds for Robots, Cats, and Humans

Schneiders,

Benford,

Chamberlain

et al. 2024

Proceedings of the CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems

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We reflect on the design of a multispecies world centred around a bespoke enclosure in which three cats and a robot arm coexist for six hours a day during a twelve-day installation as part of an artist-led project. In this paper, we present the project's design process, encompassing various interconnected components, including the cats, the robot and its autonomous systems, the custom end-effectors and robot attachments, the diverse roles of the humans-in-the-loop, and the custom-designed enclosure. Subsequently, we provide a detailed account of key moments during the deployment and discuss the design implications for future multispecies systems. Specifically, we argue that designing the technology and its interactions is not sufficient, but that it is equally important to consider the design of the 'world' in which the technology operates. Finally, we highlight the necessity of human involvement in areas such as breakdown recovery, animal welfare, and their role as audience. CCS CONCEPTS• Human-centered computing → Human computer interaction (HCI); • General and reference → Design; • Computer systems organization → Robotic autonomy; • Applied computing → Media arts.

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“…Previous work in human-computer interaction have offered interesting instances of digital technologies used in the context of interspecies interactions between humans and non-human animals. This work has acknowledged and curated the human's role and behavior to appeal to the specific animal or species, from a challenging play partner (Noz & An, 2011;Westerlaken & Gualeni, 2014;Yanofsky & Markowitz, 1978), to an empathetic audience (Webber et al, 2017;Kleinberger et al, 2019), a conversational partner (Ko et al, 2018), or a provider of remote petting (Lee et al, 2006). Such approaches have the potential to lead to higher levels of animalhuman interaction, playfulness, and energy expenditure (Claxton, 2011), especially when the animal is provided with increased agency through the digitally mediated interspecies interaction (Kleinberger et al, 2023).…”

Section: Technology In Zoos and Animal Computer Interactionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sonic enrichment at the zoo

Kleinberger

2023

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There is a strong disconnect between humans and other species in our societies. Zoos particularly expose this disconnect by displaying the asymmetry between visitors in search of entertainment, and animals often suffering from a lack of meaningful interactions and natural behaviors. In zoos, many species are unable to mate, raise young, or exhibit engagement behaviors. Enrichment is a way to enhance their quality of life, enabling them to express natural behaviors and reducing stereotypies. Prior work on sound-based enrichment and interactivity suggest that a better understanding of animals’ sensory needs and giving them options to shape their surroundings can yield substantial benefits. However, current zoo management and conservation practices lack tools and frameworks to leverage innovative technology to improve animal well-being and zookeepers’ ability to care for them. Ethical considerations are called for in developing such interventions as human understanding of animals’ worlds is still limited, and assumptions can have detrimental consequences. Based on several interventions, four principles are proposed to guide a more systematic implementation of sonic enrichment in zoos. The goal is to lay the groundwork for the design of the zoos of the future, with a focus on sounds, for the benefit of the animals.

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Grounded Zoomorphism

Cited by 18 publications

References 9 publications

User centered design approaches to measuring canine behavior

User centered design approaches to measuring canine behavior

Designing Multispecies Worlds for Robots, Cats, and Humans

Sonic enrichment at the zoo

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