Russian psychologist Ivan Pavlov used a bell to condition his patients; multi-disciplined designer Kevin Grennan uses a robotic armpit. With the study of science and human functions to back his theory up, he has decided to explore the effect that sweat glands have on human productivity and emotions. His own research has proven that certain scents manipulate human emotional reactions.
Augmenting three existing industrial robots, Kevin Grennan preys on feelings of fear, focus and trust. For instance, his bomb disposal robot releases the scent of human fear, therefore enhancing cognitive performance. Kevin Grennan proposes that it be used to encourage people to work more effectively and to differentiate dangerous situations from false alarms.
Kevin Grennan's proposal of using robots to illicit certain reactions continues to close the gap between humans and androids.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Emotion-inducing Robotics
- Developing robots that target specific emotions to enhance productivity and performance.
- Sensory Manipulation
- Exploring the connection between scents and human emotional reactions.
- Human-robot Interaction
- Improving communication and cooperation between humans and robots.
Where This Applies
- Robotics Industry
- Developing more advanced robots that can simulate human emotions for various purposes.
- Consumer Goods Industry
- Creating products that utilize sensory manipulation to enhance user experiences and emotions.
- Security Industry
- Incorporating emotion-inducing robots into security measures to enhance performance and effectiveness.
