Human-entrained embodied interaction and communication technology for human-connected IoT design

Abstract

In human face-to-face conversation, embodied rhythms between speech and body motions such as nodding are mutually synchronized not only between talkers but also in a talker. This synchrony called entrainment in communication generates the sharing of embodiment in human interaction, which plays an important role in human interaction and communication. Focusing on the embodied entrainment, a human-entrained embodied interaction and communication technology has been developed by applying the entrainment mechanism of embodied rhythms of nodding and body movements to physical robots and CG characters in verbal communication. In particular, the technology for automatically generating communicative motions and actions from voice is put to practical use in communication robots and toys, media contents, e-learning and game software for a wide range of applications such as education, nursing and entertainment. The sense of unity and sharing of this technology supports the happy feelings and security, and it is the key to human interface that humans connect. From the viewpoint of human interface in the advanced media society and super aged society, the human-entrained embodied interaction and communication technology and the design theory of involvement are introduced as the basis of human connected Internet of Things (IoT) smart technology.

Keywords

• human interface
• human interaction
• embodied interaction
• embodied communication
• entrainment