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Introducing M: A Modular, Modifiable Social Robot
Victor Nikhil Antony, Zhili Gong, Yoonjae Kim +1
We present M, an open-source, low-cost social robot platform designed to reduce platform friction that slows social robotics research by making robots easier to reproduce, modify,…
ELLA: Generative AI-Powered Social Robots for Early Language Development at Home
Victor Nikhil Antony, Shiye Cao, Shuning Wang +1
Early language development shapes children's later literacy and learning, yet many families have limited access to scalable, high-quality support at home. Recent advances in genera…
Plant-Inspired Robot Design Metaphors for Ambient HRI
Victor Nikhil Antony, Adithya R N, Sarah Derrick +3
Plants offer a paradoxical model for interaction: they are ambient, low-demand presences that nonetheless shape atmosphere, routines, and relationships through temporal rhythms and…
Lantern: A Minimalist Robotic Object Platform
Victor Nikhil Antony, Zhili Gong, Guanchen Li +2
Robotic objects are simple actuated systems that subtly blend into human environments. We design and introduce Lantern, a minimalist robotic object platform to enable building simp…
Xpress: A System For Dynamic, Context-Aware Robot Facial Expressions using Language Models
Victor Nikhil Antony, Maia Stiber, Chien-Ming Huang
Facial expressions are vital in human communication and significantly influence outcomes in human-robot interaction (HRI), such as likeability, trust, and companionship. However, c…
The Design of On-Body Robots for Older Adults
Victor Nikhil Antony, Clara Jeon, Jiasheng Li +4
Wearable technology has significantly improved the quality of life for older adults, and the emergence of on-body, movable robots presents new opportunities to further enhance well…
Interruption Handling for Conversational Robots
Shiye Cao, Jiwon Moon, Amama Mahmood +4
Interruptions, a fundamental component of human communication, can enhance the dynamism and effectiveness of conversations, but only when effectively managed by all parties involve…
Voice Assistants for Health Self-Management: Designing for and with Older Adults
Amama Mahmood, Shiye Cao, Maia Stiber +2
Supporting older adults in health self-management is crucial for promoting independent aging, particularly given the growing strain on healthcare systems. While voice assistants (V…
Social Robots for Sleep Health: A Scoping Review
Victor Nikhil Antony, Mengchi Li, Shu-Han Lin +2
Poor sleep health is an increasingly concerning public healthcare crisis, especially when coupled with a dwindling number of health professionals qualified to combat it. However, t…
Designing Social Robots that Engage Older Adults in Exercise: A Case Study
Victor Nikhil Antony, Chien-Ming Huang
We present and evaluate a prototype social robot to encourage daily exercise among older adults in a home setting. Our prototype system, designed to lead users through exercise ses…