• 로봇학회논문지
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.7-13
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• 2010

This paper presents the sound-based emotion estimation method and the growing HRI (human-robot interaction) system for a Mon-E robot. The method of emotion estimation uses the musical element based on the law of harmony and counterpoint. The emotion is estimated from sound using the information of musical elements which include chord, tempo, volume, harmonic and compass. In this paper, the estimated emotions display the standard 12 emotions including Eckman's 6 emotions (anger, disgust, fear, happiness, sadness, surprise) and the opposite 6 emotions (calmness, love, confidence, unhappiness, gladness, comfortableness) of those. The growing HRI system analyzes sensing information, estimated emotion and service log in an edutainment robot. So, it commands the behavior of the robot. The growing HRI system consists of the emotion client and the emotion server. The emotion client estimates the emotion from sound. This client not only transmits the estimated emotion and sensing information to the emotion server but also delivers response coming from the emotion server to the main program of the robot. The emotion server not only updates the rule table of HRI using information transmitted from the emotion client and but also transmits the response of the HRI to the emotion client. The proposed system was applied to a Mon-E robot and can supply friendly HRI service to users.

• 노인간호학회지
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• 제20권sup1호
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• pp.127-136
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• 2018

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the possibility of using intelligent robot based nursing practice as discussed in previous research and also, to propose directions for robot care for elders. Methods: For this study 28 previous researches using robots in health care field were reviewed and related research trends introduced. Results: Robot applications in the healthcare field were mainly for rehabilitation, surgery, interaction, and nursing assistance through robotics. Especially types of robot include pet type robots, humanoid robots, surgical robots, rehabilitation robots, robot suit and entertainment robots with monitors. The research participants were patients with dementia and institutionalized elderly people. It was found that a human-robot interaction was effective from physical, mental, emotional and social aspects. Conclusion: Robots can be used for various purposes such as nursing assistance, patient health promotion and education. It is necessary to reduce the human burden of care work using robots and to introduce robot care programs which can meet the needs of elders. Therefore, korean nurses should make efforts to change their practice to new geriatric nursing through repeated research based on the scientific data.

• 한국HCI학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국HCI학회 2009년도 학술대회
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• pp.406-410
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• 2009

사람과 로봇간 인터페이스 연구가 활발히 진행되어감에 따라 원격으로 로봇을 조종하고 그 로봇을 통해 환경정보를 제공받는 텔레프레전스 시스템에 관심이 증가하고 있다. 로봇이 움직임 따라 자연스러운 텔레프레전스 서비스를 제공하기 위해서는 사용자 행동인식이 매우 중요하다. 이전에 제안되었던 텔레프레전스의 사용자의 이동 인식 시스템은 개발이 어려우며 많은 비용이 요구되고 사용자와 로봇간의 상호작용에 많은 한계를 보여왔다. 본논문에서는 닌텐도의 게임기 WII 의 적외선 리모콘을 이용하여 사용자의 이동 및 시선을 파악하고 그 정보를 바탕으로 원거리의 로봇(Sony 의 AIBO)을 움직여 사용자가 원하는 정보를 HMD를 통해 수신할 수 있는 시스템을 제안한다.

• 한국HCI학회논문지
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.27-32
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• 2008

사람과 로봇간 인터페이스 연구가 활발히 진행되어감에 따라 원격으로 로봇을 조종하고 그 로봇을 통해 환경 정보를 제공받는 텔레프레전스 시스템에 관심이 증가하고 있다. 로봇이 움직임 따라 자연스러운 텔레프레전스 서비스를 제공하기 위해서는 사용자 행동인식이 매우 중요하다. 이전에 제안되었던 텔레프레전스의 사용자의 이동 인식시스템은 개발이 어려우며 많은 비용이 요구되고 사용자와 로봇간의 상호작용에 많은 한계를 보여왔다. 본논문에서는 닌텐도의 게임기 WII의 적외선 리모콘을 이용하여 사용자의 이동 및 시선을 파악하고 그 정보를 바탕으로 원거리의 로봇(Sony의 AIBO)을 움직여 사용자가 원하는 정보를 HMD를 통해 수신할 수 있는 시스템을 제안한다.

• 한국정밀공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정밀공학회 2002년도 춘계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.338-341
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• 2002

A human-friendly interactive system, based on the harmonious symbiotic coexistence of humans and robots, is explored. Based on this interactive technology paradigm, a robotic cane is designed to help blind or visually impaired travelers to navigate safely and quickly among obstacles and other hazards faced by blind pedestrians. We outline a set of the hardware solutions and working methodologies that can be used for successfully implementing and extending the interactive technology to complex environments, robots, and humans. The issues discussed include the interaction of human and robot, design issue of robotic cane, hardware requirements for efficient human-robot interaction.

• 로봇학회논문지
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• 제1권2호
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• pp.188-196
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• 2006

During the communication and interaction with a human using motions or gestures, a humanoid robot needs not only to look like a human but also to behave like a human to make sure the meanings of the motions or gestures. Among various human-like behaviors, arm motions of the humanoid robot are essential for the communication with people through motions. In this work, a mathematical representation for characterizing human arm motions is first proposed. The human arm motions are characterized by the elbow elevation angle which is determined using the position and orientation of human hands. That representation is mathematically obtained using an approximation tool, Response Surface Method (RSM). Then a method to generate human-like arm motions in real time using the proposed representation is presented. The proposed method was evaluated to generate human-like arm motions when the humanoid robot was asked to move its arms from a point to another point including the rotation of its hand. The example motion was performed using the KIST humanoid robot, MAHRU.

• Transactions on Control, Automation and Systems Engineering
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.56-61
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• 2002

In this paper we describe an approach to coordinating the motion of a human with a mobile robot moving in a populated, continuously changing. natural environment. Our test application is a wheelchair accompanying a person through the concourse of a railway station moving side by side with the person. Our approach is based on a method for motion planning amongst moving obstacles known as Velocity Obstacle approach. We extend this method by a method for tracking a virtual target which allows us to vary the robot's heading and velocity with the locomotion of the accompanied person and the state of the surrounding environment.

• IEIE Transactions on Smart Processing and Computing
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• 제1권3호
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• pp.192-200
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• 2012

In order for humans and robots to interact in daily life, robots need to understand human speech and link it to their actions. This paper proposes a hierarchical behavior model for robot action control using natural language commands. The model, which consists of episodes, primitive actions and atomic functions, uses a sentential cognitive system that includes multiple modules for perception, action, reasoning and memory. Human speech commands are translated to sentences with a natural language processor that are syntactically parsed. A semantic parsing procedure was applied to human speech by analyzing the verbs and phrases of the sentences and linking them to the cognitive information. The cognitive system performed according to the hierarchical behavior model, which consists of episodes, primitive actions and atomic functions, which are implemented in the system. In the experiments, a possible episode, "Water the pot," was tested and its feasibility was evaluated.

• 전자통신동향분석
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• 제39권3호
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• pp.25-35
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• 2024

As artificial intelligence advances, major countries are actively promoting the use of intelligent robots to improve industrial productivity and enhance the quality of life. As robots become more capable of interacting with humans, they are being increasingly integrated into the human realm. Accordingly, major countries are actively implementing policies to lead intelligent robot technology and secure market leadership. We examine the status of policies related to intelligent robots in five countries: United States, China, Japan, Germany, and South Korea. These countries apply 1) government-led intelligent robot policies, 2) investments to secure core robot technologies and promote the convergence of artificial intelligence and robots, 3) programs for research and development on intelligent robots, 4) strengthened human-centered human-robot interaction and collaboration, and 5) ethics, stability, and reliability in the development and use of robot technologies. For Korea to compete with major countries and promote the intelligent robot industry, high-risk, high-performance innovation projects should be prioritized.

• 한국지능시스템학회논문지
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• 제14권5호
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• pp.635-641
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• 2004

A human-friendly interactive system that is based on the harmonious symbiotic coexistence of human and robots is explored. Based on interactive technology paradigm, a robotic cane is proposed for blind or visually impaired travelers to navigate safely and quickly through obstacles and other hazards faced by blind pedestrians. Robotic aids, such as robotic canes, require cooperation between human and robots. Various methods for implementing the appropriate cooperative recognition, planning, and acting, have been investigated. The issues discussed include the interaction of human and robot, design issues of an interactive robotic cane, and behavior arbitration methodologies for navigation planning.