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JRM Vol.32 No.1 pp. 86-96
doi: 10.20965/jrm.2020.p0086
(2020)

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Effect of Robot’s Play-Biting in Non-Verbal Communication

Kayako Nakagawa*,**, Reo Matsumura*,**, and Masahiro Shiomi**

*Karakuri Products Inc.
2-1-1 Nihonbashi-hongokucho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0021, Japan

**Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute International (ATR)
2-2-2 Hikaridai, Keihanna Science City, Kyoto 619-0288, Japan

Received:
August 20, 2019
Accepted:
November 29, 2019
Published:
February 20, 2020
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Keywords:
human-robot interaction, play-biting, touch, therapy, stress
Abstract

This paper focuses on “play-biting” as a touch communication method used by robots. We investigated an appropriate play-biting behavior and its effect on interaction. The touching action has positive effects in human-robot interactions. However, as biting is a defenseless act, it may cause a negative effect as well. Therefore, we first examine biting manner and the appearance of the robot using a virtual play-biting system in Experiment 1. Next, based on the result of experiment, the play-biting system is implemented in a stuffed animal robot. We verified the impressions created by the robot and its effect on mitigating stress in Experiment 2. Consequently, the play-biting communication gave positive and lively impression, and effect of reducing the physiological index of stress, in comparison to only touching the robot.

Play-biting communication with the robot

Play-biting communication with the robot

Cite this article as:
K. Nakagawa, R. Matsumura, and M. Shiomi, “Effect of Robot’s Play-Biting in Non-Verbal Communication,” J. Robot. Mechatron., Vol.32 No.1, pp. 86-96, 2020.
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