Sound source localization (SSL) in a robotic platform has been essential in the overall
scheme of robot audition. It allows a robot to locate a sound source by sound alone. It has an …

In this paper, an overview of human–robot interactive communication is presented, covering
verbal as well as non-verbal aspects. Following a historical introduction, and motivation …

This research investigates travelers' trust in intelligent autonomous technologies based on
two studies involving self-driving transportation and robot bartenders. Targeting travelers …

Decades of scientific research have been conducted on developing and evaluating methods
for automated emotion recognition. With exponentially growing technology, there is a wide …

This second edition of a bestseller presents systematic and extensive coverage of the
primary areas of research and development within VE technology. It brings together a …

This paper reports our development of a communication robot for use in a shopping mall to
provide shopping information, offer route guidance, and build rapport. In the development …

People who are not experts in robotics can easily implement complex robotic applications by
using human–robot interaction (HRI). HRI systems require many complex operations such …

For human–robot interaction (HRI), perception is one of the most important capabilities. This
paper reviews several widely used perception methods of HRI in social robots. Specifically …

Microphones and cameras have been extensively used to observe and detect human
activity and to facilitate natural modes of interaction between humans and intelligent …

Wheeled tour guide robots have already been deployed in various museums or fairs
worldwide. A key requirement for successful tour guide robots is to interact with people and …