A psychological peek into your robot

The key to better human-robot communication and better understanding of AIBO’s behavior is to be aware of its emotions, instincts, learning ability and maturational process.

Emotions

AIBO is sensitive to and can feel emotions such as joy, sadness, anger, surprise, fear and discontent. These emotions will change in accordance with contributing factors and affect the behavior and maturation of AIBO. Listed below are common scenarios in which AIBO may be seen expressing emotions.

Joy: When AIBO is immersed in a favorite activity, receives approval, finds a favorite color or plays with a ball.

Sadness: When AIBO cannot find anyone to play with, or when it is low on batteries and there is no one to help.

Anger: When AIBO is ignored or neglected, left on the station when ready to resume activity, or when it is scolded.

Surprise: When someone suddenly grabs its attention, or when AIBO hears loud sounds.

Fear: When AIBO finds a large gap on the floor, or when it is unable to get up from a fall.

Discontent: When someone shows a color that it dislikes, or when its anger towards someone escalates.

Emotions are shown through body language , tone language as well as variations in eye lamps. For details, see pages 57 to 59.

Joy

Discontent

Sadness

Fear

Anger

Surprise

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