A Desktop-Sized Communication Robot: “robovie-mR2”

Abstract

We developed robovie-mR2, a desktop-sized communication robot, in which we incorporated a “Kawaii” design to create a familiar appearance because it is an important acceptance factor for both researchers and users. It can interact with people using multiple sensors, including a camera and microphones, expressive gestures, and an information display. We believe that robovie-mR2 will become a useful robot platform to advance the research of human-robot interaction. We also give examples of human-robot interaction research works that use robovie-mR2.