Generation U18 on the Future of Shosa and Robots: Communication That Connects Hearts

Special workshop for young people under the age of 18 at ATR International Telecommunications Research InstituteU18 Future Robot Ideathon“It was held.

In this event, participants communicate through the latest Android and non-language works.Shosa Future Dialogue After experiencing ‘, Mr. Hiroshi Ishiguro from Osaka University and Mr. Tomo Funayama of ATR robot engineers discussed the theme of “Can Android technology solve social problems?” “How will robots develop in future society?”

The venue where opinions were exchanged from a wide range of perspectives beyond generations was very hot.

Comments from Participants

Here are some of the impressions of young people who participated in the workshop.

“It seems to be easy to communicate through gestures alone, and I felt like the evolution of Nintendo Wii, including the appearance of Android.”

It was a bit scary when I first looked at Android. However, while communicating, the expression is enriched, and if you do the sameChar, you can smile and feel the familiarity of the world. I had a smile at the end.

“I usually don’t have to look at people, so I tried to look at the’s eyes. When I actively communicate from myself, the expression of Android gradually became softer, and it became a gentle feeling that I interact with older children. I think that the other party is a robot, and I was able to enjoy myself.

Prof. Ishiguro may be healed by young people who experienced non-verbal communication with Android. The difference of the reaction by the age is explained because the adult is doing a sharp look.

In addition, the first impression of Android was just an object, but I felt that the distance of my mind was shrinking at once by looking at the amazing expression and reaction when my hands were touched. “I thought that if there is any active action from the Android side, it might be more connected.”

Mr. Funayama suggested the development of the future, “If you ask a handkerchief from the Android side to the end of the experience, the feeling after the experience may change.”

KiQ’s chrysanthemum “It’s better to evolve to deepen the game catchball with Android because people seek reactions in communication.”

After that, various ideas came out about how “Shosa Future 。ue” can be used for society.

Here are some of the most 、 topics.

■ Pro a space where you can casually talk

By making an Machine machine, there was an opinion that the place where you can casually beat everyday troubles and feelings was provided.

By affirming my negative side, I felt em with the idea that it could lead to healing of my heart.

The role of SNS is similar to the role of SNS that is anonymous and can exhale heart, but the U18 generation is digital native, but it is said that it is more physical healing.

■ Use in educational field

Studenting the unstable day of puberty, many opinions were given to junior high school students who had the opportunity to face deeply with their own hearts and s.

In addition, we also suggested that we can use it as an improvement program for people who are worried about their communication skills, as well as internship re、ation programs.

■ Effects on mental health improvement

Androiding the experience of “Shosa Future 。ue”, there were many opinions thatAndroids responded beautifully with sound and light depending on their behavior. In addition, a lot of em、 wasHome to the opinion that this experience could have effect on the improvement of depression.

In addition to the U18-generation, I saw a lot of thoughts from a wide range of generations. Prof. Ishiguro said “Shosa Future 。ue” could be utilized as a robot therapy.

This workshop was a valuable opportunity to explore new possibilities of communication through the work.

More people can join in OctoberOpen House

SHOSA, a robot installation prograph that conveys the heart throughHome and workshops, has evolved SHOSA, one-to-one communication experience, and two visitors communicate with Android.

I would like to share new discoveries with many people in this project that can think and experience future communication together.

It is the size of the richPower of young people and the possibility of forming the future.

We are looking forward to seeing how their ideas change society.