The realization of robot theater: Humanoid robots and theatric performance
Journal
2009 International Conference on Advanced Robotics, ICAR 2009
Date Issued
2009
Author(s)
Abstract
This paper aims to report on the technical development and the realization of the world first robot theatre performance with a cast comprising two biped androids and two twin-wheeled two-armed humanoid robots. Each of the biped androids has a head with human-face, capable of showing multiple facial expressions, and a pair of 7 DOF arms with a multi-jointed hand capable of grabbing objects of various shapes and performing a number of trained talent shows. With a torso and two jointed legs, the android is capable of static walking. Each of two dual wheeled humanoid robots has a pair of 7 DOF arms and multi-jointed hands. These intelligent robots have advanced artificial intelligence including computer vision, voice recognition, and voice synthesis, and are capable of performing a number of entertaining programs on the stage.
Subjects
Facial Expressions
Humanoid robot
Technical development
Voice recognition
Voice synthesis
Computer vision
Robotics
Anthropomorphic robots
Type
conference paper