Robot Speech Generation Using Sensor-Driven Human-Like Responses
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing robots that output speech tend to lose the feeling of being a living being to users over time, especially when they reproduce stereotyped speech prepared in advance.
Innovation Solution
A robot configuration that includes a speech generating unit and a speech output unit, capable of generating and outputting unique speech based on sensor information, such as physical stimuli or environmental conditions, to create a more dynamic and responsive interaction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the robot outputs speech prepared in advance, then the speech output is reliable and consistent, but the user loses the feeling that the robot is a living being over time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by enabling the robot to generate speech dynamically based on sensor information and internal processing rather than reproducing fixed predetermined speech. The speech generation unit creates unique speech outputs that adapt to different situations, maintaining the feeling that the robot is a living being while providing consistent and reliable communication.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the robot generates unique speech based on sensor information, then the feeling of being a living being is enhanced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies self-service by enabling the robot to generate its own unique speech autonomously based on sensor information and internal processing. The speech generation unit operates independently without requiring external speech databases or complex reproduction systems, reducing device complexity while maintaining the ability to enhance the feeling of being a living being through adaptive speech generation.
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AI summary
The present application provides a robot that a user feels more strongly to be a living being. A robot includes a speech generating unit that generates speech and a speech output unit that outputs the generated speech. The robot outputs speech generated by the robot rather than outputting speech prepared in advance. Because of this, speech that is in accordance with sensor information can be generated and output, or speech unique to the robot can be generated and output.