KiroPi: A life-log robot by installing embodied hardware on a tablet

Abstract

The issue of the coexistence of people and robots has been gaining increasing attention with the advancements in robotic technology in recent years. In our previous study, we proposed a personal robot — kiroPi — that can wear equipment to fit various conditions and support group communication. In this paper, we detail the development of a prototype of a life-log function for kiroPi by installing embodied hardware on a tablet. Through recording and playback experiments, we confirmed that kiroPi can provide lively communication and a sense of unity among users. The participants of our experiments found kiroPi to be effective in recording life-log as well as characterized playback.