XWiki - Foundation.Technology.Humanoid Robot

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For this project on dementia, we chose to make us of a semi-humanoid robot namely [[Pepper>>https://www.softbankrobotics.com/emea/en/pepper]].

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Pepper is a robot that allows easy communication robot/user, thanks to its ability kit that includes:

* Voice

* Tablet

* Cameras

* Humanoid form

Moreover, using [[Choregraphe>>http://doc.aldebaran.com/2-4/software/choregraphe/choregraphe_overview.html]], Pepper is highly parameterizable, it is relatively easy to expand the functionalities by programming new blocks, and prototypes can also be done quickly. This is very valuable as we expanded every week our prototype to include new features based on the content from the lecture.

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Pepper is enhanced in human-machine interaction with its tablet and multiple sensors as can be seen on the image below.

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We made full use of this feature in pepper. In assumption, we planned to make it possible for the HCP to modify the calendar/reminder

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features with touching the tablet. Besides, to enable Pepper moving around to take care of the PwDs with the help of sensors. Also, it's better to let Pepper communicate with the PwDs both by dictating and showing images, for the decline of recognition ability of PwDs.

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For the actual implemented version, we have enabled Pepper to show images about the current activity when interacting with the PwDs, which can not only

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improve the efficiency of communication between them, but also makes PwDs feel more cared.

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For more information on our use of Pepper to help people with dementia, please check the [[Robotic Partner >>https://xwiki.ewi.tudelft.nl/xwiki/wiki/sce2022group04/view/Foundation/Human%20Factors/Robotic%20Partner/]] section.

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[[image:Pepper-robot-sensors-18.png]]

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