In this paper we present an analysis of a set of examples of how verbal and non-verbal behavior of a service robot influence users’ way of positioning themselves during interaction, using concepts from theories of non-verbal behavior. Based on the analysis we propose a design case where a robot utilizes a (naïve) spatial prompting strategy to influence the spatial positioning and communicative ...

For infants, the first problem in learning a word is to map the word to its referent; a second problem is to remember that mapping when the word and/or referent are again encountered. Recent infant studies suggest that spatial location plays a key role in how infants solve both problems. Here we provide a new theoretical model and new empirical evidence on how the body – and its momentary postu...

BACKGROUND Rapid response systems (RRSs) aim to identify and rescue hospitalized patients whose condition is deteriorating before respiratory or cardiac arrest occurs. Previous studies of RRS implementation have shown variable effectiveness, which may be attributable in part to barriers preventing staff from activating the system. OBJECTIVE To proactively identify barriers to calling for urge...

A highly sensitive resonance Rayleigh-scattering (RRS) method for the determination of sildenafil citrate has been developed, based on the fact that sildenafil (Sild) reacted with Evans Blue (EB) to form an ion-association complex in pH 1.1 - 4.6 aqueous solution. This resulted in a significant enhancement of the RRS intensity, and a new spectrum appeared. The wavelength of the maximum RRS was ...

1. BIOLOGICALLY INSPIRED APPROACHES TO PERCEPTION, KNOWLEDGE REPRESENTATION AND ACTION IN ROBOTICS ............................................................................................................................. 2 2. COORDINATED PLANNING, ESTIMATION, AND NAVIGATION FOR AUTONOMOUS MOBILE ROBOTS ............................................................................................

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by persistent airflow limitation consisting of airway obstruction and parenchymal emphysema, with loss of elastic recoil. The forced oscillation technique can detect impairment of lung function by measuring lung impedance during normal tidal breathing. Respiratory resistance (Rrs) in COPD has been well-studie...

in this project guidance and control of underwater robot, including three engines and propeller attached to it, by fuzzy control has been investigated. fuzzy control is done based on human experience and requiered laws. the robot can also be controlled and guided by the user. this robot may be used in sea or swimming pool environment for finding goal point and locate in desired direction. in ad...

This paper proposes a learning model that enables a robot to acquire a body image for parts of its body that are invisible to itself. The model associates spatial perception based on motor experience and motor image with perception based on the activations of touch sensors and tactile image, both of which are supported by visual information. The tactile image can be acquired with the help of th...

The suspended particle size has great impacts on marine biology environments and biogeochemical processes, such as the settling rates of particles sunlight transmission in water. However, spatial–temporal variations sizes coastal waters are rarely reported due to paucity appropriate observations limitations retrieval methods, especially areas with complex optical properties. This study proposed...