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Jun Rekimoto - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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scalablebody a Telepresence robot that supports face position matching using a vertical actuator
Augmented Human International Conference, 2017Co-Authors: Akira Matsuda, Takashi Miyaki, Jun RekimotoAbstract:Seeing one's partner's face during remote conversation is one of the most important factors for effective communication. When using a Telepresence robot, matching face positions with one's partner is sometimes difficult, because face position varies in different situations (e.g., standing or sitting). However, existing Telepresence robots cannot change their height. Moreover, due to limited camera angle, the conversation partner's face is often partly cut off in the camera view. Therefore, users cannot communicate while seeing each other's faces. To overcome these problems, we designed a Telepresence robot called ScalableBody. ScalableBody has a vertical actuator that allows it to change its height and an omnidirectional camera that provides a wide view. The robot facilitates communication for different contexts using vertical actuation to match the conversation partners' face positions. Furthermore, the operator can see a partner's face in any direction through an omnidirectional camera. This approach can also provide users with the experience of being a different height, as if a giant or a child. In this paper, we describe the vertical actuator mechanism and report our user study on the Telepresence robot.
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jackin space designing a seamless transition between first and third person view for effective Telepresence collaborations
Augmented Human International Conference, 2017Co-Authors: Ryohei Komiyama, Takashi Miyaki, Jun RekimotoAbstract:Traditional Telepresence systems only supported first person view and users had difficulty in recognizing the surrounding situation of their remote workspace. JackIn Space is a Telepresence system that solves this problem by seamlessly integrating first person view with third person view. With a head-mounted first person camera and multiple depth sensors installed in the environment, the surrogate user's first person view smoothly changes to the out-of-body third person view, and the user connected to the surrogate user can virtually look around the environment. The user can also dive into other surrogate users to gain different perspectives. Our evaluation supports that the concept and the function of JackIn Space was quite well accepted and our prototype system provides a more natural viewpoint selection. Overall, JackIn Space supports better remote collaborations.
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jackin head immersive visual Telepresence system with omnidirectional wearable camera
IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, 2017Co-Authors: Shunichi Kasahara, Shohei Nagai, Jun RekimotoAbstract:Sharing one's own immersive experience over the Internet is one of the ultimate goals of Telepresence technology. In this paper, we present JackIn Head, a visual Telepresence system featuring an omnidirectional wearable camera with image motion stabilization. Spherical omnidirectional video footage taken around the head of a local user is stabilized and then broadcast to others, allowing remote users to explore the immersive visual environment independently of the local user's head direction. We describe the system design of JackIn Head and report the evaluation results of real-time image stabilization and alleviation of cybersickness. Then, through an exploratory observation study, we investigate how individuals can remotely interact, communicate with, and assist each other with our system. We report our observation and analysis of inter-personal communication, demonstrating the effectiveness of our system in augmenting remote collaboration.
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jackin head immersive visual Telepresence system with omnidirectional wearable camera for remote collaboration
Virtual Reality Software and Technology, 2015Co-Authors: Shunichi Kasahara, Jun RekimotoAbstract:Remote collaboration to share abilities over the Internet is one of the ultimate goals of Telepresence technology. In this paper, we present JackIn Head, a visual Telepresence system with an omnidirectional wearable camera with image motion stabilization. Spherical omnidirectional video footage taken around the head of a local user is stabilized and then broadcast to others, allowing remote users to explore the scene independently of the local user's head direction. We describe the system design of JackIn Head and report the evaluation results of the system's motion decoupling. Then, through an exploratory observation study, we investigate how individuals can remotely interact, communicate with, and assist each other with our system. We report our observation and analysis of inter-personal communication, demonstrating the effectiveness of our system in augmenting remote collaboration.
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chameleonmask embodied physical and social Telepresence using human surrogates
Human Factors in Computing Systems, 2015Co-Authors: Kana Misawa, Jun RekimotoAbstract:Chameleonmask is a Telepresence system that shows a remote user's face on the other user's face. While most Telepresence systems have been designed to provide a remote user's existence with a teleoperated robot, the system uses a real human as a surrogate for another remote user. To do this, a surrogate user wears a mask-shaped display that shows a remote user's live face, and a voice channel transmits a remote user's voice. A surrogate user mimics a remote user by following the remote user's directions. This design is based on our hypothesis assuming physical and social Telepresence can be embodied by such a surrogate human who imitates the remote user. It also eliminates many difficulties of teleoperated robots wandering in the environment. Our pilot study confirmed that people could regard the masked person as a right person.
Tzungcheng Tsai - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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developing a Telepresence robot for interpersonal communication with the elderly in a home environment
Telemedicine Journal and E-health, 2007Co-Authors: Tzungcheng Tsai, Trevor King, Changhuei WuAbstract:“Telepresence” is an interesting field that includes virtual reality implementations with human–system interfaces, communication technologies, and robotics. This paper describes the development of a Telepresence robot called Telepresence Robot for Interpersonal Communication (TRIC) for the purpose of interpersonal communication with the elderly in a home environment. The main aim behind TRIC's development is to allow elderly populations to remain in their home environments, while loved ones and caregivers are able to maintain a higher level of communication and monitoring than via traditional methods. TRIC aims to be a low-cost, lightweight robot, which can be easily implemented in the home environment. Under this goal, decisions on the design elements included are discussed. In particular, the implementation of key autonomous behaviors in TRIC to increase the user's capability of projection of self and operation of the Telepresence robot, in addition to increasing the interactive capability of the partic...
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developing a Telepresence robot for interpersonal communication with the elderly in a home environment
Telemedicine Journal and E-health, 2007Co-Authors: Tzungcheng Tsai, Yehliang Hsu, Trevor KingAbstract:"Telepresence" is an interesting field that includes virtual reality implementations with human-system interfaces, communication technologies, and robotics. This paper describes the development of a Telepresence robot called Telepresence Robot for Interpersonal Communication (TRIC) for the purpose of interpersonal communication with the elderly in a home environment. The main aim behind TRIC's development is to allow elderly populations to remain in their home environments, while loved ones and caregivers are able to maintain a higher level of communication and monitoring than via traditional methods. TRIC aims to be a low-cost, lightweight robot, which can be easily implemented in the home environment. Under this goal, decisions on the design elements included are discussed. In particular, the implementation of key autonomous behaviors in TRIC to increase the user's capability of projection of self and operation of the Telepresence robot, in addition to increasing the interactive capability of the participant as a dialogist are emphasized. The technical development and integration of the modules in TRIC, as well as human factors considerations are then described. Preliminary functional tests show that new users were able to effectively navigate TRIC and easily locate visual targets. Finally the future developments of TRIC, especially the possibility of using TRIC for home tele-health monitoring and tele-homecare visits are discussed.
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developing a Telepresence robot for interpersonal communication with the elderly in a home environment
Telemedicine Journal and E-health, 2007Co-Authors: Tzungcheng Tsai, Trevor King, Changhuei WuAbstract:“Telepresence” is an interesting field that includes virtual reality implementations with human–system interfaces, communication technologies, and robotics. This paper describes the development of ...
Trevor King - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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developing a Telepresence robot for interpersonal communication with the elderly in a home environment
Telemedicine Journal and E-health, 2007Co-Authors: Tzungcheng Tsai, Trevor King, Changhuei WuAbstract:“Telepresence” is an interesting field that includes virtual reality implementations with human–system interfaces, communication technologies, and robotics. This paper describes the development of a Telepresence robot called Telepresence Robot for Interpersonal Communication (TRIC) for the purpose of interpersonal communication with the elderly in a home environment. The main aim behind TRIC's development is to allow elderly populations to remain in their home environments, while loved ones and caregivers are able to maintain a higher level of communication and monitoring than via traditional methods. TRIC aims to be a low-cost, lightweight robot, which can be easily implemented in the home environment. Under this goal, decisions on the design elements included are discussed. In particular, the implementation of key autonomous behaviors in TRIC to increase the user's capability of projection of self and operation of the Telepresence robot, in addition to increasing the interactive capability of the partic...
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developing a Telepresence robot for interpersonal communication with the elderly in a home environment
Telemedicine Journal and E-health, 2007Co-Authors: Tzungcheng Tsai, Yehliang Hsu, Trevor KingAbstract:"Telepresence" is an interesting field that includes virtual reality implementations with human-system interfaces, communication technologies, and robotics. This paper describes the development of a Telepresence robot called Telepresence Robot for Interpersonal Communication (TRIC) for the purpose of interpersonal communication with the elderly in a home environment. The main aim behind TRIC's development is to allow elderly populations to remain in their home environments, while loved ones and caregivers are able to maintain a higher level of communication and monitoring than via traditional methods. TRIC aims to be a low-cost, lightweight robot, which can be easily implemented in the home environment. Under this goal, decisions on the design elements included are discussed. In particular, the implementation of key autonomous behaviors in TRIC to increase the user's capability of projection of self and operation of the Telepresence robot, in addition to increasing the interactive capability of the participant as a dialogist are emphasized. The technical development and integration of the modules in TRIC, as well as human factors considerations are then described. Preliminary functional tests show that new users were able to effectively navigate TRIC and easily locate visual targets. Finally the future developments of TRIC, especially the possibility of using TRIC for home tele-health monitoring and tele-homecare visits are discussed.
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developing a Telepresence robot for interpersonal communication with the elderly in a home environment
Telemedicine Journal and E-health, 2007Co-Authors: Tzungcheng Tsai, Trevor King, Changhuei WuAbstract:“Telepresence” is an interesting field that includes virtual reality implementations with human–system interfaces, communication technologies, and robotics. This paper describes the development of ...
Changhuei Wu - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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developing a Telepresence robot for interpersonal communication with the elderly in a home environment
Telemedicine Journal and E-health, 2007Co-Authors: Tzungcheng Tsai, Trevor King, Changhuei WuAbstract:“Telepresence” is an interesting field that includes virtual reality implementations with human–system interfaces, communication technologies, and robotics. This paper describes the development of a Telepresence robot called Telepresence Robot for Interpersonal Communication (TRIC) for the purpose of interpersonal communication with the elderly in a home environment. The main aim behind TRIC's development is to allow elderly populations to remain in their home environments, while loved ones and caregivers are able to maintain a higher level of communication and monitoring than via traditional methods. TRIC aims to be a low-cost, lightweight robot, which can be easily implemented in the home environment. Under this goal, decisions on the design elements included are discussed. In particular, the implementation of key autonomous behaviors in TRIC to increase the user's capability of projection of self and operation of the Telepresence robot, in addition to increasing the interactive capability of the partic...
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developing a Telepresence robot for interpersonal communication with the elderly in a home environment
Telemedicine Journal and E-health, 2007Co-Authors: Tzungcheng Tsai, Trevor King, Changhuei WuAbstract:“Telepresence” is an interesting field that includes virtual reality implementations with human–system interfaces, communication technologies, and robotics. This paper describes the development of ...
Shunichi Kasahara - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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jackin head immersive visual Telepresence system with omnidirectional wearable camera
IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, 2017Co-Authors: Shunichi Kasahara, Shohei Nagai, Jun RekimotoAbstract:Sharing one's own immersive experience over the Internet is one of the ultimate goals of Telepresence technology. In this paper, we present JackIn Head, a visual Telepresence system featuring an omnidirectional wearable camera with image motion stabilization. Spherical omnidirectional video footage taken around the head of a local user is stabilized and then broadcast to others, allowing remote users to explore the immersive visual environment independently of the local user's head direction. We describe the system design of JackIn Head and report the evaluation results of real-time image stabilization and alleviation of cybersickness. Then, through an exploratory observation study, we investigate how individuals can remotely interact, communicate with, and assist each other with our system. We report our observation and analysis of inter-personal communication, demonstrating the effectiveness of our system in augmenting remote collaboration.
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jackin head immersive visual Telepresence system with omnidirectional wearable camera for remote collaboration
Virtual Reality Software and Technology, 2015Co-Authors: Shunichi Kasahara, Jun RekimotoAbstract:Remote collaboration to share abilities over the Internet is one of the ultimate goals of Telepresence technology. In this paper, we present JackIn Head, a visual Telepresence system with an omnidirectional wearable camera with image motion stabilization. Spherical omnidirectional video footage taken around the head of a local user is stabilized and then broadcast to others, allowing remote users to explore the scene independently of the local user's head direction. We describe the system design of JackIn Head and report the evaluation results of the system's motion decoupling. Then, through an exploratory observation study, we investigate how individuals can remotely interact, communicate with, and assist each other with our system. We report our observation and analysis of inter-personal communication, demonstrating the effectiveness of our system in augmenting remote collaboration.
