A research group at Osaka University has developed a dynamic facial expression technology for androids, enabling real-time complex expressions that reflect their internal moods.
This new technology uses 'waveform movements' for expressive capabilities, solving the limitations posed by traditional 'patchwork methods' used in animating robot expressions.
Even highly realistic androids can evoke unease in observers when their facial expressions lack emotional consistency, emphasizing the importance of authentic emotional communication in robotics.
The new synthesis method allows for smoother transitions in facial expressions, improving the perception of androids and fostering a more humanlike interaction.
#androids #facial-expressions #emotional-communication #robotics-technology #human-robot-interaction
Collection
[
|
...
]