Slow Robots for Unobtrusive Posture Correction

Slow Robots for Unobtrusive Posture Correction

概要

Prolonged static and unbalanced sitting postures during computer usage contribute to musculoskeletal discomfort. In this paper, we investigated the use of a very slow moving monitor for unobtrusive posture correction. In a first study, we identified display velocities below the perception threshold and observed how users (without being aware) responded by gradually following the monitor’s motion. From the result, we designed a robotic monitor that moves imperceptible to counterbalance unbalanced sitting postures and induces posture correction. In an evaluation study (n=12), we had participants work for four hours without and with our prototype (8 in total). Results showed that actuation increased the frequency of non-disruptive swift posture corrections and significantly reduced the duration of unbalanced sitting. Most users appreciated the monitor correcting their posture and reported less physical fatigue. With slow robots, we make the first step toward using actuated objects for unobtrusive behavioral changes.

収録
In Proceedings of the 2019 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems

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恩智 英治
恩智 英治
Graduated Student

My research interest is in human-robot interaction design, in particular on how people understand emotions in robots.

李 昇姫
李 昇姫
Associate Professor of Kansei Design

Designing happiness for everyone, borderless use concerning Global Kansei.

Daniel Saakes
Daniel Saakes
Professor at KAIST

Associate professor at the department of industrial design at My Design Lab, KAIST.