21 research outputs found
Friend*Chip
No full textLearning in groups have different potential benefits for chil- dren. They have the opportunity to solve problems together, to share experiences and to develop social skills. However, from teachers point of view, creating a safe and inclusive pos- itive environment for children is not an simple task since each child has differences that represent a challenge for imple- menting effectively group dynamics. The focus of this work is the design of a system that motivates children to approach to others and create opportunities of social interaction. The system creates a fun and enjoyable situation that is always supervised by the teacher, who can monitor and change the group dynamics at any moment during the activity
A Study on Facilitating Social Signaling Using Paired Devices with Visual and Haptic Cues
No full text視触覚性の手がかりを用いたペア型デバイスによるソーシャル・シグナル行動の促進に関する研究
No full text筑波大学University of Tsukuba博士（工学）Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering2018【要旨】thesi
Design of a Huggable Social Robot with Affective Expressions Using Projected Images
No full textWe introduce Pepita, a caricatured huggable robot capable of sensing and conveying affective expressions by means of tangible gesture recognition and projected avatars. This study covers the design criteria, implementation and performance evaluation of the different characteristics of the form and function of this robot. The evaluation involves: (1) the exploratory study of the different features of the device, (2) design and performance evaluation of sensors for affective interaction employing touch, and (3) design and implementation of affective feedback using projected avatars. Results showed that the hug detection worked well for the intended application and the affective expressions made with projected avatars were appropriated for this robot. The questionnaires analyzing users’ perception provide us with insights to guide the future designs of similar interfaces
Além do quarto de despejo: bebendo da fonte literária.
No full textWhat is the place of literature in our lives? Does literature contribute to an
understanding of the events that surround us? The purpose of this monography is to
answer those questions that I have found stimulating as a reader, contributing to the
affirmation that literature is real, and intimate to our conflicts. In an age where
differences in judgments grow at the speed of light, to hold a literary life leads us to
walk in a world of possibilities, improving our understanding of ourselves and others.
Based on the literary works of Carolina de Jesus, a peripheric and marginalized
author who writes to have her voice heard in a society that excludes black women
living in slums, as well as the works of authors dealing with the role of education,
women issues and periphery – Antonio Candido, Gloria Anzaldúa, Heloísa Buarque
de Holanda, Paulo Freire, and Sergio Vaz – we will demonstrate that literature has
the power to transform and to develop us as human beings, helping us to take a
stance in our arguments even on context where “difference” is considered
inadequate and is doomed to be excluded.Qual é o lugar da Literatura em nossas vidas? A Literatura contribui para uma
reflexão dos acontecimentos que nos rodeiam? O propósito dessa Monografia é
responder estas questões que me estimularam enquanto leitora, contribuindo para
afirmar o quanto a literatura é real, íntima de nossos conflitos. Em uma época onde
as diferenças em julgamento crescem à velocidade da luz, uma vida literária nos
conduz a caminhar por diversas possibilidades, para a compreensão do próprio eu e
do outro. Com base na literatura de Carolina de Jesus, uma autora periférica e
marginalizada que escreve para ter sua voz presente na sociedade incompatível
com uma mulher negra e favelada, em diálogo com autores que pensam a questão
da educação, da mulher e da periferia - Antonio Candido, Gloria Anzaldúa, Heloísa
Buarque de Holanda, Paulo Freire e Sérgio Vaz – demonstramos que a literatura nos
transforma e desenvolve enquanto humanidade, auxiliando a nos posicionar com
nossos próprios argumentos mesmo no contexto onde o “diferente” é inadequado ou
excluído
Effect of Sensory Feedback on Turn-Taking Using Paired Devices for Children with ASD
No full textMost children can naturally engage in play and by this, develop skills while interacting with their peers and toys. However, children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often show impairments in play skills which result in limited opportunities for interaction with others and the learning of social skills. In this regard, robotic devices/toys that can provide simple and attractive indications are advantageous to engage children with ASD in play activities that require social and interaction skills. This project proposes a new interaction method using paired robotic devices called COLOLO to facilitate a fundamental exchange of intention in communication so-called turn-taking. These tangible devices are designed to sense the user’s manipulation, send a message to the paired device, and display visual cues for assisting children to achieve turn-taking through play. On the sessions with COLOLO there are two devices, one held by the therapist and one by the child, and they take turns to manipulate the toys and change their colors. In this article, two experimental conditions or interaction rules: the “two-sided lighting rule” and the “one-sided lighting rule" were introduced. The two interactions rules differ from each on the way the devices used the visual cues to indicate the turn-holder. The effect of each interaction rule on children’s turn-taking behaviors was investigated through an experimental study with four children with ASD. From the results, we found that with the one-sided lighting rule participants tended to shift their gaze more and to decrease the failed attempts of turn-taking. The discussion covers the possibilities of using paired devices to describe participants’ behaviors related to turn-taking quantitatively
A Study on Facilitating Social Signaling Using Paired Devices with Visual and Haptic Cues
No full textEffect on Social Connectedness and Stress Levels by Using a Huggable Interface in Remote Communication
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