Socially Interactive Robotic Platforms as Sign Language Tutors

摘要: This paper investigates the role of interaction and communication kinesics in human–robot interaction. study is part a novel research project on sign language (SL) tutoring through games with humanoid robots. The main goal to motivate children problems understand imitate signs implemented by robot using basic upper torso gestures sound. We present an empirical exploratory investigating effect nonverbal consisting hand movements, body face expressed robot, having comprehended word, participants will give relevant feedback SL. way participant both passive observer active imitator throughout learning process different phases game. A five-fingered R3 platform three-fingered Nao H-25 are employed within games. Vision-, sound-, touch- motion-based cues used for multimodal between child therapist/parent study. presents preliminary results proposed game tested adult participants. aim evaluate SL ability from compare platforms this setup.