Designed for face-to-face interaction, Furhat Robotics' automatons can take on a variety of virtual faces and personalities. Pitched as a new type of computer interface, Furhat Robotics' robotic busts are not meant as a replacement for people but an answer to the absence of robots. The focus of design drives the robotic busts as they offer a more human-like approach to social robots to offer an experience that is less based on a question-and-answer format and more interactive.
Part of the unique nature of the Furhat Robot offerings lies in its face projection system. The face of the bust is presented as an opaque mask, with a neck and three degrees of freedom. The opaque mask allows various faces to be shown on the bust, while the movement capabilities allow for a natural and smooth head movement.
Face Projection Robots
Furhat Robotics is Creating Robot Busts for Interaction and Conversation
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Faces - Leveraging face projection technology, virtual faces can be displayed on robotic busts for enhanced interaction.
2. Human-like Social Robots - Robotic busts offer a more human-like approach to social robots, creating an interactive experience that goes beyond simple Q&A.
3. Interactive Computer Interfaces - Furhat Robotics' robotic busts act as a new type of computer interface, facilitating face-to-face interaction and conversation.
Industry Implications
1. Robotics - The development of robotic busts with face projection capabilities opens up opportunities for innovation and advancement in the robotics industry.
2. Artificial Intelligence - The integration of virtual faces and human-like interaction in social robots presents new possibilities for artificial intelligence technology.
3. Human-computer Interaction - The use of robotic busts as interactive computer interfaces can drive innovation in the field of human-computer interaction.