An Advanced Desktop Humanoid Robot for Emotional Support with Flexible Motion and Artificial Intelligence

Abstract

In the modern era, a significant number of individuals, particularly those who live alone due to occupational or educational commitments, encounter challenges of loneliness, during prolonged periods of solitude at their workstations. To address this issue, we present "Fibo," a desktop robot designed to serve as a companionable figure. Fibo is equipped with the capability to detect and respond to indications of a user's various emotions, especially negative emotions. Through a variety of actions and voice interactions, Fibo demonstrates empathetic behaviors and exhibits emotional responsiveness, aiming to mitigate feelings of loneliness and assuage negative emotions. This paper presents our inaugural prototype of Fibo, outlines our future objectives, and delves into the creative rationale behind its diverse motion designs. Furthermore, we explore the prospective interactions afforded by desktop humanoid robots, with the aspiration of contributing innovative insights to the desktop robot community.