Publication
Title
Mechanical design of the huggable robot probo
Author
Abstract
This paper reports on the mechanical design of the huggable robot Probo. Its intentions include human-robot interaction (HRI), both physical and cognitive, with a special focus on children. Since most of the communication passes through nonverbal cues and since people rely on face-to-face communication, the focus of Probo's communicative skills lies initially on facial expressions. The robot has 20 high-precision motors in its head and body. They are used to actuate the ears, eyebrows, eyelids, eyes, trunk, mouth, and neck. To build safety aspects intrinsically in the robot's hardware, all the motors are linked with flexible components. In case of a collision, the robot will be elastic and safety will be ensured. The mechanics of Probo are covered by protecting plastic shells, foam, and soft fur. This gives Probo's animal-like look and makes the robot huggable.
Language
English
Source (journal)
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HUMANOID ROBOTICS
Publication
2011
DOI
10.1142/S0219843611002563
Volume/pages
8 :3 (2011) , p. 481-511
ISI
000298006000005
Full text (Publisher's DOI)
UAntwerpen
Publication type
Subject
External links
Web of Science
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Last edited 14.11.2023
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