Verification of Effect of Robotic Therapy by AIBO® Using Biological Signals (Effect of Motion Control on Salivary Amylase and Heart Rate)

Abstract

In this study, the authors examined the effects of human stress relief using a four-legged dog type robot, aibo® (hereinafter referred to as aibo) by measuring (1) heart rate by a smart watch and (2) changes in biological signals such as the amount of amylase contained in saliva. In addition, the authors tried to develop the action control for aibo to improve the stress relief effect. Although the appropriate experimental time for contact between aibo and examinee was identified, it was found that the individual value obtained from the biological signal differed greatly from person to person. Therefore, in the future, it is necessary to make examinee well-rested before the measurement, and to search for a more effective stressor.