Abstract Background Previous studies show that in-person dance training is a beneficial form of physical activity involves mental, social, and dimensions. This exploratory study investigated the benefits 12-week online intervention on mental health outcomes for older women. Methods A convergent parallel mixed-method design was used. Forty-five adults (74.0 ± 5.3 yrs old, 44 women) were recruited through advertisements at rehabilitation centers in North Denmark region. The consisted two...

We present an exploratory study based on dance improvisation to explore embodied interaction between human dancers and a mobile robot. Following extensive iterations with expert dancers, we developed sequence of basic motion algorithms exercises generate three unique, original performances robot performers trained in various styles. novel method for tracking the real time using inputs choreography non-anthropomorphic Although were identical, individual generated vastly different elicited...

Abstract We present results of a quasi-experimental study investigating how user preference might change after direct interaction with two different types robot regarding morphology and affordances: machine-like that interacts through touch, human-like verbally. The was performed in an art exhibition setting, where visitors had the opportunity to interact robots voluntarily, were asked fill out questionnaires before experience. Post interactions, preferred touch “hard” despite initial stated...

The human perception of robots as social depends on many factors, including those that do not necessarily pertain to a robot's cognitive functioning. Experience design (ED) offers useful framework for evaluating when participants interact with products or tools and they regard them actors. This paper describes between-participants experiment conducted at science museum, where visitors were invited play game noughts crosses Baxter robot. goal is foster meaningful interactions promote...

There is growing interest in developing creative applications for robots, specifically robots that provide entertainment, companionship, or motivation. Identifying the hallmarks of human creativity and discerning how these processes might be replicated assisted by remain open questions. Transdisciplinary collaborations between artists engineers can offer insights into foster up new pathways designing interactive systems. This paper presents an exploratory research project centered on drawing...

Movement research and practice in the context of wearable technologies human-computer interaction (HCI) shifts design paradigm to lived body. Human movement is characterized by sense, intention expressiveness. Designing HCI from this standpoint opens up new possibilities make computational devices applications more accessible integrated. This work presents an iterative, collaborative, cross-disciplinary approach using sensor bands open-ended performative exploration exchange with a...

Integrating UX into industry practices is a well-researched topic particularly for software companies. However, little known about how integration and adoption 'works' within the robotics industry. This study identifies behaviours impeding at individual, team, organisational level company developing robots. We carried out one-year long Action Research in large, international during design development of service robot. Based on maturity assessment, we six interventions, where researcher...

Exoskeletons have tremendous potential to assist and enhance human abilities movement, they are projected for use in rehabilitation of patients with neurological, or muscular mobility disorders. Despite the commercial availability exoskeletons ongoing research, there no clear guidelines evaluating factors movement human-exoskeleton interaction (HEI). We present a novel self-assessment tool HEI building on methods from performing arts, art-based therapy, social robotics sports science. The...

We present the findings from a pilot study to evaluate effects of six-week adapted folk-dance intervention on physical and mental health for at-risk adolescents conducted in schools. At-risk are at particular risk sedentary behavior, poor health, lower quality life, likely benefit motivating health-promoting activities such as dance. However, it can be challenging conduct evidence-based interventions with this population. convergent parallel mixed-method design using pre-post measures...

Soft robotics have a set of unique traits, such as excelling at grabbing fragile objects which stem from the highly compliant materials used to produce them. However, very little research has so far focused on interplay different interaction partners in human - soft-robot collaboration. In this paper, we present results our investigation influence two movement patterns willingness random passersby assist soft robot completing task.

This paper describes novel interdisciplinary approaches for the design and training of cyborg technologies, specifically upper body exoskeletons. EXACT: Exoskeletons, Art Choreographic Training is a multi-faceted research effort that uses dance performance experimental trials to study effects movement live on exoskeleton training. The goal combine methods from arts with human robot interaction (HRI) research. rationale using ethnographic (which privilege qualitative analysis through video...

We describe the implementation and evaluation of a public interactive robotic art installation in rehabilitation hospital. The project had two goals; to provide an enjoyable novel artistic experience for hospital community, better understand how human-centred robotics, particularly receptive-focused intervention, might promote wellbeing quality life members communities. By evaluating experiences participants stakeholders, value was assessed. This work contributes relevant insight towards...

Although there are existing frameworks for designing robots within the field of HRI, is not yet a viable, all encompassing framework that bridges gap between academic research, industry development and users in design process. Through two online workshops an individual company assignment, we identified needs, concerns challenges relevant to Robot Design Canvas (RODECA). We present our preliminary work with seven partners scientists from three research institutions. This will inform versatile...