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- Frid, Emma, et al.
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Perception of Mechanical Sounds Inherent to Expressive Gestures of a NAO Robot - Implications for Movement Sonification of Humanoids
- 2018
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Ingår i: Proceedings of the 15th Sound and Music Computing Conference. - Limassol, Cyprus. - 9789963697304
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- In this paper we present a pilot study carried out within the project SONAO. The SONAO project aims to compen- sate for limitations in robot communicative channels with an increased clarity of Non-Verbal Communication (NVC) through expressive gestures and non-verbal sounds. More specifically, the purpose of the project is to use move- ment sonification of expressive robot gestures to improve Human-Robot Interaction (HRI). The pilot study described in this paper focuses on mechanical robot sounds, i.e. sounds that have not been specifically designed for HRI but are inherent to robot movement. Results indicated a low correspondence between perceptual ratings of mechanical robot sounds and emotions communicated through ges- tures. In general, the mechanical sounds themselves ap- peared not to carry much emotional information compared to video stimuli of expressive gestures. However, some mechanical sounds did communicate certain emotions, e.g. frustration. In general, the sounds appeared to commu- nicate arousal more effectively than valence. We discuss potential issues and possibilities for the sonification of ex- pressive robot gestures and the role of mechanical sounds in such a context. Emphasis is put on the need to mask or alter sounds inherent to robot movement, using for exam- ple blended sonification.
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- Serafin, S., et al.
(författare)
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NordicSMC : A nordic university hub on sound and music computing
- 2018
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Ingår i: Proceedings of the 15th Sound and Music Computing Conference. - : Sound and music Computing network. - 9789963697304 ; , s. 124-128
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Sound and music computing (SMC) is still an emerging field in many institutions, and the challenge is often to gain critical mass for developing study programs and undertake more ambitious research projects. We report on how a long-term collaboration between small and medium-sized SMC groups have led to an ambitious undertaking in the form of the Nordic Sound and Music Computing Network (NordicSMC), funded by the Nordic Research Council and institutions from all of the five Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden). The constellation is unique in that it covers the field of sound and music from the "soft" to the "hard," including the arts and humanities, the social and natural sciences, and engineering. This paper describes the goals, activities, and expected results of the network, with the aim of inspiring the creation of other joint efforts within the SMC community.
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