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25-06-2009, 05:11 PM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1195112/Meet-Kobian--emotional-humanoid-robot-joy-disgust.html
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Meet Kobian - the emotional humanoid robot that can show joy and disgust
By Daily Mail Reporter
Last updated at 8:04 AM on 25th June 2009
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A robot that can display seven different emotions including joy and disgust, has been unveiled at Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan.
The humanoid called Kobian uses its entire body to reflect each different feeling. It has mobile eyebrows, eyelids and a rather startling pair of bright pink lips. It also features a double jointed neck that helps it achieve more expressive postures.
humanoid robot Kobian
The humanoid robot Kobian shows surprise at a recent demonstration at Waseda University, Japan
To show sadness Kobian is programmed to close its eyelids and bend forward as it brings its hand to its forehead.
For joy the robot opens its mouth and eyes wide and raises its arms in the air in a kind of victory salute. For disgust it purses its lips and withdraws one hand in an effeminate manner.
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It was built by researchers led by Professor Atsuo Takanashi from Waseda University and robot manufacturer tmsuk, based in southern Japan.
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Kobian shows sadness by lifting one hand to its brow and withdraws to show disgust
The Kobian robot was first presented to the IEE conference on computer communications in 2008 as a potential carer for the elderly. Initially Kobian's expressions were shown using only the head but researchers added fully body movement after users said they found the robot difficult to interpret.
As well as expressing emotions, Kobian can also walk around, perceive its environment and perform tasks.
Kobian has rubber hands to ape the softness of human hands and the developers now believe the expressive robot could be used in nursing.
Kobian
Humanoid robot Kobian shows happiness with raised arms and eyebrows
Watch Kobian in action...
video and pics on link
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/06/24/article-1195112-05729359000005DC-546_634x372.jpg
Meet Kobian - the emotional humanoid robot that can show joy and disgust
By Daily Mail Reporter
Last updated at 8:04 AM on 25th June 2009
* Comments (8)
* Add to My Stories
A robot that can display seven different emotions including joy and disgust, has been unveiled at Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan.
The humanoid called Kobian uses its entire body to reflect each different feeling. It has mobile eyebrows, eyelids and a rather startling pair of bright pink lips. It also features a double jointed neck that helps it achieve more expressive postures.
humanoid robot Kobian
The humanoid robot Kobian shows surprise at a recent demonstration at Waseda University, Japan
To show sadness Kobian is programmed to close its eyelids and bend forward as it brings its hand to its forehead.
For joy the robot opens its mouth and eyes wide and raises its arms in the air in a kind of victory salute. For disgust it purses its lips and withdraws one hand in an effeminate manner.
More...
* Ancient Egyptians unwrapped: CT scans reveal secrets beneath the bandages of 2,000-year-old mummies
It was built by researchers led by Professor Atsuo Takanashi from Waseda University and robot manufacturer tmsuk, based in southern Japan.
Enlarge sad robot
Enlarge Kobian shows disgust
Kobian shows sadness by lifting one hand to its brow and withdraws to show disgust
The Kobian robot was first presented to the IEE conference on computer communications in 2008 as a potential carer for the elderly. Initially Kobian's expressions were shown using only the head but researchers added fully body movement after users said they found the robot difficult to interpret.
As well as expressing emotions, Kobian can also walk around, perceive its environment and perform tasks.
Kobian has rubber hands to ape the softness of human hands and the developers now believe the expressive robot could be used in nursing.
Kobian
Humanoid robot Kobian shows happiness with raised arms and eyebrows
Watch Kobian in action...