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Nishiwaki, Yusaku; Furukawa, Masugi; Yoshikawa, Soshi; Karatas, Nihan; Okada, Michio

doi:10.1145/3029798.3036654

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“…Having a childlike appearance and behavior would enable androids to lower such expectations of their intelligence and might also make people feel protective toward them [32]. If the appearance or behavior of a robot is immature, people might adapt to the robot and assist it [33]. For example, humans often make exaggerated gestures or talk slowly if the other party is a child.…”

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Development of ‘ibuki’ an electrically actuated childlike android with mobility and its potential in the future society

Nakata

Yagi

et al. 2021

Robotica

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In this paper, we present an electrically driven childlike android named ibuki equipped with a wheeled mobility unit that enables it to move in a real environment. Since the unit includes a vertical oscillation mechanism, the android can replicate the movements of the human center of mass and can express human-like upper-body movements even when moving by wheels. Moreover, providing 46 degrees of freedom enables it to perform various human-like physical expressions. The development of ibuki, as well as the implementation and testing of several functions, is described. Finally, we discuss the potential advantages and future research direction of a childlike mobile android.

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Development of ‘ibuki’ an electrically actuated childlike android with mobility and its potential in the future society

Nakata

Yagi

et al. 2021

Robotica

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Cuteness in avatar design: a cross-cultural study on the influence of baby schema features and other visual characteristics

Lieber-Milo,

Amichai-Hamburger,

Yonezawa

et al. 2024

AI & Soc

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The concept of cuteness, which can evoke positive emotions in people, is an essential aspect to consider in artificial intelligence design. This study aimed to investigate whether the use of baby schema designed avatars in computer-mediated communication elicits higher positive attitudes than neutral avatars and whether the ethnicity of the cute avatars influences individuals' perceived level of cuteness. 485 participants from Israel and Japan viewed six avatar images, including three baby schema avatars of different visual characteristics and ethnicities (Caucasian, Asian, and Black) and three neutral avatars. Participants rated their attitudes on each avatar, and the results revealed that the baby schema designed avatars were rated cuter, more likable, approachable, and pleasant than the neutral mature avatars. Cultural differences were also evident, as the Caucasian baby schema avatar was rated cuter among Japanese participants, while the Asian and Black baby schema avatars were rated cuter among Israeli respondents. The study findings suggest that cute avatar design can serve as a powerful tool for promoting positive interactions in computer-mediated communication, especially in cultures that highly value cuteness, such as Japan. However, the subjective nature of cuteness is evident as attitudes toward cuteness varied significantly across cultures and individuals. This research highlights the significance of cultural diversity and emphasizes the importance of considering cuteness as a crucial aspect of artificial intelligence design, particularly when creating avatars intended to elicit positive emotions from users. Therefore, designers should be mindful of potential cultural and individual differences in the perception of cuteness while developing avatars for various applications.

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Evaluation of Shape-Changing Tensegrity Structure Robot for Physical Human-Robot Interaction

Yagi

Kang

et al. 2019

2019 IEEE International Conference on Advanced Robotics and Its Social Impacts (ARSO)

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Cited by 4 publications

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Development of ‘ibuki’ an electrically actuated childlike android with mobility and its potential in the future society

Development of ‘ibuki’ an electrically actuated childlike android with mobility and its potential in the future society

Cuteness in avatar design: a cross-cultural study on the influence of baby schema features and other visual characteristics

Evaluation of Shape-Changing Tensegrity Structure Robot for Physical Human-Robot Interaction

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