Apple Researchers Unveil Lamp-Like Robot With Expressive Movements [Video]

Apple researchers have unveiled a prototype lamp-like robot that moves 'elegantly' - using movements to express intentions, attention, and emotions.The framework for this design is detailed in a paper entitled, 'ELEGNT: Expressive and Functional Movement Design for Non-Anthropomorphic Robot'. The authors are Yuhan Hu, Peide Huang, Mouli Sivapurapu, and Jian Zhang.---Nonverbal behaviors such as posture, gestures, and gaze are essential for conveying internal states, both consciously and unconsciously, in human interaction. For robots to interact more naturally with humans, robot movement design should likewise integrate expressive qualities—such as intention, attention, and emotions—alongside traditional functional considerations like task fulfillment, spatial constraints, and time efficiency. Continue ReadingSpotlight Deal:Apple Watch SE 2 is Back on Sale for Just $169 [Deal]Share Article:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Reddit, EmailFollow iClarified:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube

Feb 9, 2025 - 19:59

Apple Researchers Unveil Lamp-Like Robot With Expressive Movements [Video]

Apple researchers have unveiled a prototype lamp-like robot that moves 'elegantly' - using movements to express intentions, attention, and emotions.

The framework for this design is detailed in a paper entitled, 'ELEGNT: Expressive and Functional Movement Design for Non-Anthropomorphic Robot'. The authors are Yuhan Hu, Peide Huang, Mouli Sivapurapu, and Jian Zhang.

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Nonverbal behaviors such as posture, gestures, and gaze are essential for conveying internal states, both consciously and unconsciously, in human interaction. For robots to interact more naturally with humans, robot movement design should likewise integrate expressive qualities—such as intention, attention, and emotions—alongside traditional functional considerations like task fulfillment, spatial constraints, and time efficiency.

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