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View article: Bioinspired Stimulus Selection Under Multisensory Overload in Social Robots Using Reinforcement Learning
Bioinspired Stimulus Selection Under Multisensory Overload in Social Robots Using Reinforcement Learning Open
Autonomous social robots aim to reduce human supervision by performing various tasks. To achieve this, they are equipped with multiple perceptual channels to interpret and respond to environmental cues in real time. However, multimodal per…
View article: Sistema de atención bioinspirado para la gestión dinámica de estímulos en un robot mascota
Sistema de atención bioinspirado para la gestión dinámica de estímulos en un robot mascota Open
Los robots mascotas están diseñados para fomentar vínculos afectivos a través del contacto físico, lo que los convierte en plataformas especialmente sensibles a estímulos táctiles y de movimiento. Por tanto, esta riqueza sensorial puede ge…
View article: From Games to Understanding: Semantrix as a Testbed for Advancing Semantics in Human–Computer Interaction with Transformers
From Games to Understanding: Semantrix as a Testbed for Advancing Semantics in Human–Computer Interaction with Transformers Open
Despite rapid progress in natural language processing, current interactive AI systems continue to struggle with interpreting ambiguous, idiomatic, and contextually rich human language, a barrier to natural human–computer interaction. Many …
View article: J-VAR: the northern variable sky in 7 filters -- First Data Release
J-VAR: the northern variable sky in 7 filters -- First Data Release Open
Aims. The analysis of variability of astronomical sources is of extraordinary interest, as it allows the study of astrophysical phenomena in real time. This paper presents the Javalambre Variability Survey (J-VAR) which leverages the narro…
View article: Are Robots More Engaging When They Respond to Joint Attention? Findings from a Turn-Taking Game with a Social Robot
Are Robots More Engaging When They Respond to Joint Attention? Findings from a Turn-Taking Game with a Social Robot Open
Joint attention, the capacity of two or more individuals to focus on a common event simultaneously, is fundamental to human–human interaction, enabling effective communication. When considering the field of social robotics, emulating this …
View article: Señales que hablan: Percepción visual para describir escenas a partir de gestos deícticos en robótica social
Señales que hablan: Percepción visual para describir escenas a partir de gestos deícticos en robótica social Open
La interacción humano-robot busca establecer una comunicación natural combinando elementos verbales y no verbales, siendo especialmente relevante coordinar la atención entre los agentes implicados, un proceso conocido como atención compart…
View article: Evaluating the effects of active social touch and robot expressiveness on user attitudes and behaviour in human–robot interaction
Evaluating the effects of active social touch and robot expressiveness on user attitudes and behaviour in human–robot interaction Open
Touch plays a crucial role in human social interaction and emotional communication. Social touch refers to touching others in social contexts, serving purposes like greetings, affection, persuasion, and emotional regulation. Social robots …
View article: Implementation of a Biologically Inspired Responsive Joint Attention System for a Social Robot
Implementation of a Biologically Inspired Responsive Joint Attention System for a Social Robot Open
The concept of joint attention holds significant importance in human interaction and is pivotal in establishing rapport, understanding, and effective communication. Within social robotics, enhancing user perception and fostering a sense of…
View article: Analyzing the Impact of Responding to Joint Attention on the User Perception of the Robot in Human-Robot Interaction
Analyzing the Impact of Responding to Joint Attention on the User Perception of the Robot in Human-Robot Interaction Open
The concept of joint attention holds significant importance in human interaction and is pivotal in establishing rapport, understanding, and effective communication. Within social robotics, enhancing user perception of the robot and promoti…
View article: The Social Robotics Gamble
The Social Robotics Gamble Open
Will human societies accommodate social robots, given the current development rate? Are we under a novelty effect? Can (and should) social robots compete with intelligent agents (e.g., software robots) for the attention of humans? Will the…
View article: Arquitectura para la monitorización de la frecuencia cardiaca en tiempo real desde un robot social
Arquitectura para la monitorización de la frecuencia cardiaca en tiempo real desde un robot social Open
El cambio demográfico hacia una población de más edad ha aumentado la demanda de vigilancia y asistencia a distancia para las personas mayores, sobre todo las que viven en soledad y podrían sufrir estrés, miedo, depresión y aislamiento. Es…
View article: Personalizing Activity Selection in Assistive Social Robots from Explicit and Implicit User Feedback
Personalizing Activity Selection in Assistive Social Robots from Explicit and Implicit User Feedback Open
Robots in multi-user environments require adaptation to produce personalized interactions. In these scenarios, the user’s feedback leads the robots to learn from experiences and use this knowledge to generate adapted activities to the user…
View article: A bio-inspired exogenous attention-based architecture for social robots
A bio-inspired exogenous attention-based architecture for social robots Open
Social robots are increasingly becoming part of our society. In this sense, such robots' interaction capabilities depend largely on their ability to detect and respond to stimuli in their environment as humans would. This paper describes a…
View article: Applications and analytical approaches using imaging sonar for quantifying behavioural interactions among aquatic organisms and their environment
Applications and analytical approaches using imaging sonar for quantifying behavioural interactions among aquatic organisms and their environment Open
For many aquatic animals, distributional patterns, trophodynamic relationships, and reproductive activity are driven by complex biotic and abiotic ecosystem interactions that influence behaviour. Linking behavioural information to environm…
View article: Active Object Learning for intelligent social robots
Active Object Learning for intelligent social robots Open
The applications of social robots have continued to rise in number over the years: there are now mainly used in nursing homes and hospitals, performing different tasks like assistance, physical and cognitive rehabilitation, and supervision…
View article: Using Large Language Models to Shape Social Robots’ Speech.
Using Large Language Models to Shape Social Robots’ Speech. Open
Social robots are making their way into our lives in different scenarios in which humans and robots need to communicate. In these scenarios, verbal communication is an essential element of human-robot interaction. However, in most cases, s…
View article: Integración en robot social Mini del juego "Veo, veo"
Integración en robot social Mini del juego "Veo, veo" Open
Este trabajo presenta el desarrollo de una aplicación de entretenimiento integrada en un robot social para jugar al juego clásico Veo, veo. El objetivo es dotar al robot de las capacidades perceptivas necesarias para participar en el juego…
View article: Un prototipo de robot mascota para interacción con ancianos
Un prototipo de robot mascota para interacción con ancianos Open
[Resumen] La robótica social aparece con el objetivo de interactuar con las personas, comprenderlas y apoyarlas con diferentes tareas, entre otras finalidades. En los últimos años, con el aumento de la esperanza de vida, el número de perso…
View article: Implementación del juego pares o nones en un robot social
Implementación del juego pares o nones en un robot social Open
En el presente trabajo se ha desarrollado e implementado el juego pares o nones como una aplicación de entretenimiento en un robot social. Se ha escogido este juego al ser apto para todos los públicos, principalmente niños y personas mayor…
View article: Acceptability of the Social Robot Mini and Attitudes of People with Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Mixed Method Study
Acceptability of the Social Robot Mini and Attitudes of People with Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Mixed Method Study Open
Background: Social robots are considered a promising solution and support in emotional, mental, and physical areas for people with dementia (PwD) and mild cognitive impairments (MCI). Social robots’ effective adoption and outcome may large…
View article: A Systematic Literature Review of Decision-Making and Control Systems for Autonomous and Social Robots
A Systematic Literature Review of Decision-Making and Control Systems for Autonomous and Social Robots Open
In the last years, considerable research has been carried out to develop robots that can improve our quality of life during tedious and challenging tasks. In these contexts, robots operating without human supervision open many possibilitie…
View article: Active learning based on computer vision and human–robot interaction for the user profiling and behavior personalization of an autonomous social robot
Active learning based on computer vision and human–robot interaction for the user profiling and behavior personalization of an autonomous social robot Open
View article: Canting heliostats with computer vision and theoretical imaging
Canting heliostats with computer vision and theoretical imaging Open
View article: Real-time Engagement Detection from Facial Features
Real-time Engagement Detection from Facial Features Open
La atención desempeña un papel fundamental, tanto para los seres humanos como para
\nlos sistemas artificiales, ya que es una habilidad crucial que nos permite interactuar de manera
\nefectiva con nuestro entorno. Desde la infancia hasta l…
View article: A Bio-Inspired Endogenous Attention-Based Architecture for a Social Robot
A Bio-Inspired Endogenous Attention-Based Architecture for a Social Robot Open
A robust perception system is crucial for natural human–robot interaction. An essential capability of these systems is to provide a rich representation of the robot’s environment, typically using multiple sensory sources. Moreover, this in…
View article: An adaptive decision-making system supported on user preference predictions for human–robot interactive communication
An adaptive decision-making system supported on user preference predictions for human–robot interactive communication Open
View article: Applications and Trends in Social Robotics
Applications and Trends in Social Robotics Open
Social robots are intended to coexist with humans and engage in relationships that lead them to a better quality of life [...]
View article: Affect Display Recognition Through Tactile and Visual Stimuli in a Social Robot
Affect Display Recognition Through Tactile and Visual Stimuli in a Social Robot Open
View article: Dynamic semantic ontology generation: a proposal for social robots
Dynamic semantic ontology generation: a proposal for social robots Open
During a human-robot interaction by dialogue/voice, the robot cannot extract semantic meaning from the words used, limiting the intervention itself. Semantic knowledge could be a solution by structuring information according to its meaning…
View article: Definiendo los elementos que constituyen un robot social portable de bajo coste
Definiendo los elementos que constituyen un robot social portable de bajo coste Open
[Resumen] Existen numerosos trabajos y estudios que evalúan la utilización de animales en terapias con personas que presentan problemas de desarrollo cognitivo o de aprendizaje. Estos métodos se utilizan principalmente en sesiones de rehab…