Today I would like
to introduce You to the article titled:
Adaptation of the humanoid robot to speech disfluency therapy
Abstract:
http://yadda.icm.edu.pl/baztech/element/bwmeta1.element.baztech-5072eebf-a98c-4a0e-89d3-4bf63f4c04e0
full text:
This is an article
written by me, describing an application useful for the people with
the speech disfluency. Mentioned application implemets the Echo
method to the humanoid robot named Nao. In the article you will find
the description of such method, and what's more - the description of
robot's application and movement's visualization. Farther progress of
described application predicts the creation of some form of chatbot,
to allow the automatisation of the therapy, almost entirely without
the participation of third party, such as the therapist.
Please, anwser
questions below:
1) Do you know
anybody with the speech disfluency? If so, do you know what
therapeutic method is using to heal this person?
2) Have you heard
about the Echo method, which was further described in the mentioned
article, and if so - where did you hear about it?
3) What do you think
- will the person with speech disfluency feel more comfortable with
the humanoid robot as a therapist?
4) Do you know any
other application of humanoid robots, especially the once based on an
interaction between such robot and people?
5) In your opinion
- are the research on humanoid robots important and useful, and if so
- on what field should they be continued?
6) Do you think it
is possible that in the future interactions with robots may be the
replacement for interactions among actual people?
1) Do you know anybody with the speech disfluency? If so, do you know what therapeutic method is using to heal this person?
ReplyDeleteNo, I don’t know such person.
2) Have you heard about the Echo method, which was further described in the mentioned article, and if so - where did you hear about it?
I haven’t heard about this method – it’s the first time.
3) What do you think - will the person with speech disfluency feel more comfortable with the humanoid robot as a therapist?
I think that training with robot is more comfortable but I’m full of worries about the effectiveness of such a method. I suppose that a man would be better at it because he is able to read the current needs of a person with the speech disfluency. In addition, he may notice other problems or causes.
4) Do you know any other application of humanoid robots, especially the once based on an interaction between such robot and people?
Yes, I’ve heard about one application of humanoid robot. It is called the carebot – a kind of robot designed to assist the sick and elderly by bringing food or a book or by turning on the lights or the TV. I saw a humanoid robot developed by Aldebaran Robotics which interacts with residents at a care home.
5) In your opinion - are the research on humanoid robots important and useful, and if so - on what field should they be continued?
I find it very important and useful. In my opinion we should explore areas where any kind of robots can help people. After all, the development of technology should be directed at people and serve them. It also applies to humanoid robots.
6) Do you think it is possible that in the future interactions with robots may be the replacement for interactions among actual people?
I am sceptical about this topic. As I wrote above, a man is more perceptive, intelligent and empathetic. I can not imagine replacing full human interaction with robots but it is possible only partly and it is obvious. Even today robots are used for example as autonomous cars or voice-controlled systems.
I have never heard about a Carebot before, but I am glad You mentioned it in Your comment, because it was an opportunity for me to seek more information on that topic. I must say that Carebot looks for me a lot like Rosie, the robot from The Jetson's ;)
Delete1) Do you know anybody with the speech disfluency? If so, do you know what therapeutic method is using to heal this person?
ReplyDeleteI do not know anyone with speechlessness. I do not know what methods it is healing. I know that for people affected by this disease there are treatment centers that treat more or less effectively. All in all, I'm glad that none of my children are and have not been affected by such a disease.
2) Have you heard about the Echo method, which was further described in the mentioned article, and if so - where did you hear about it?
I have not heard about the echo method. As I wrote above - I had no contact with this disease.
3) What do you think - will the person with speech disfluency feel more comfortable with the humanoid robot as a therapist?
In this case, I think that a man like a therapist will perform much better than a humanoid. Why do I think so? A man has something that the robot will not have. You can see it in each of us. In other words, we say, write, walk. It's very hard for us to cut the classifier. I believe that such therapy requires the heat of the other person to have a better effect.
4) Do you know any other application of humanoid robots, especially the once based on an interaction between such robot and people?
I do not know such applications. I have never been interested in such applications. But after reading your article, I think it's interesting.
5) In your opinion - are the research on humanoid robots important and useful, and if so - on what field should they be continued?
Such studies are extremely important. When we ourselves go to the point that robots replace us in every field, it is important not to bring robots to war. Thus, do not bring people to the background. Such research is important.
6) Do you think it is possible that in the future interactions with robots may be the replacement for interactions among actual people?
Such interactions will replace interpersonal interactions. As I wrote for myself, this is why we strive so why it would not happen.
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DeleteI agree with You that such studies are important and that robots may help people with their everyday life. On the other hand, I think that robots may also help people with their work - disabled people may control the robots in the usual places, like for example cafes, and in this case robots are just a tool in the human's had. Such idea was realised in the Japan. It reminds me of the movie called Surrogates, where people were moving outside of their houses only with the help of the robots, which they controlled.
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ReplyDeleteMany thanks for interesting article.
Ad. 1. I know a 14-year old kid. He had no such problem from his birth, but when he was about 5 years old, he had stressful experience and from that moment he started stamming. The only one therapy method used in this case by his parents are meetings with psychologist. But honestly speaking, I cannot see any effects, the kid doesn’t make any progress, unfortunately.
Ad. 2. Unfortunately I haven’t heard about such method before. I have neither everyday, nor professional experience in this respect.
Ad. 3.Definitely, yes. This is a kind of disease people are shame of. It is easier to feel comfortable with a robot, because he won’t judge anybody, he’s always patient, he won’t use the information gained during therapy in improper way.
Ad. 4. I had nothing to do practically with such applications, but I would be very happy to experience this. I hope to have such possibility in the future. I am sure it will happen, because our reality becomes more and more open on such solutions, and medical problems can be solved with such methods sometimes even faster than with traditional ones. As for theory, I was taking part in conference presenting many modern methods and I was impressed observing therapies healing humans’ fears using AI, VR technology. They allow to simulate something to conquer people’s limits. Fantastic.
Ad. 5. In my opinion the research of this kind are very useful and important, but on the condition they’re led towards helping people in needs. So definitely they shall be continued in the direction of healing humans, conducting therapies, especially in the respect of difficult psychological problems, when it is impossible to achieve satisfying results using traditional methods. I guess this is a challenge and a very big chance for us there.
Ad. 6. Actually I think it is possible and this is scenario I am afraid of – it is enough to read a bit about robots’ influence on Japanese culture, where such interactions are everyday practice. I hope this trend will be stopped in our reality and we’ll start appreciate contacts with other humans more than with artificial entities.
BR,
Marta
Thank You for Your answers. Despite of the fact that in the Japan people are isolated from each other and they are mostly escape to the virtual world (as we can see in the example of Hikikomori syndrom), new technologies (as I mentioned also above) let people to open for the outside worls, mainly in case of disabled people.
Delete1) Do you know anybody with the speech disfluency? If so, do you know what therapeutic method is using to heal this person?
ReplyDeleteYes, i know one person that has gone through frenulum surgery and speech therapy
2) Have you heard about the Echo method, which was further described in the mentioned article, and if so - where did you hear about it?
No this is quite new to me
3) What do you think - will the person with speech disfluency feel more comfortable with the humanoid robot as a therapist?
In my opinion this specifically on each person preferences and it is hard to determine this in general way
4) Do you know any other application of humanoid robots, especially the once based on an interaction between such robot and people?
Humanoid design of autonomous robot seem not be ideal for manual work. But for interaction this way of designing such tools as robots could be useful
5) In your opinion - are the research on humanoid robots important and useful, and if so - on what field should they be continued?
This could be really interesting topic but since I am not really into applied robotics ti is hard to speak about possible paths of development.
6) Do you think it is possible that in the future interactions with robots may be the replacement for interactions among actual people?
In distinct future it is possible but GAI is really way ahead of us and we are nowhere near. Robotics will be probably the easier part.
Thank You for Your comment!:)
Delete1) Do you know anybody with the speech disfluency? If so, do you know what therapeutic method is using to heal this person?
ReplyDeleteI know few people with speech disfluency, but I never asked them about their’s personal details like that.
2) Have you heard about the Echo method, which was further described in the mentioned article, and if so - where did you hear about it?
No that’s the first time I can hear about such method.
3) What do you think - will the person with speech disfluency feel more comfortable with the humanoid robot as a therapist?
I don’t think so. Still talking with a man who has empathy, he has worked with other people with similar problems, it seems to be a better option.
4) Do you know any other application of humanoid robots, especially the once based on an interaction between such robot and people?
Not in therapy, but in restaurants, hotels or simply for entertainment reasons.
5) In your opinion - are the research on humanoid robots important and useful, and if so - on what field should they be continued?
In general, it is definitely worth developing technology in this direction. Ideally, it would be possible to create solutions in the medical sector, especially where wages are low, there are few qualified specialists or simply people who would agree to work in hospices.
6) Do you think it is possible that in the future interactions with robots may be the replacement for interactions among actual people?
I would like it not to happen. I believe that this would remove the search for security, empathy or even trust.
I personally saw how children with the ASD reacted much better while conversation with a robot than with another human, when they thought that there is no other person who control the robot. I think it mainly depends on the sick person and his reaction.
Delete1) Do you know anybody with the speech disfluency? If so, do you know what therapeutic method is using to heal this person?
ReplyDeleteI don't know anyone with speech disfluency, but of course I think that therapy for such people should be developed.
2) Have you heard about the Echo method, which was further described in the mentioned article, and if so - where did you hear about it?
I heard about this method, but only the basic assumptions. It is said that listening to one's own voice with a certain delay helps a person with speech disfluency to speak normally.
3) What do you think - will the person with speech disfluency feel more comfortable with the humanoid robot as a therapist?
I think that this is more universal, because it is also suitable for people who are ashamed of their pronunciation defects.
4) Do you know any other application of humanoid robots, especially the once based on an interaction between such robot and people?
As far as therapeutic applications are concerned, I have not heard. I have only heard about the use of such robots in hotels and restaurants for customer service.
5) In your opinion - are the research on humanoid robots important and useful, and if so - on what field should they be continued?
Of course, it is worth developing these technologies. I think that in the future such robots will be able to help us in even more everyday activities.
6) Do you think it is possible that in the future interactions with robots may be the replacement for interactions among actual people?
Interaction with a robot is unlikely to replace interaction with a living person. As I mentioned, such robots may accompany and help us more often, we may even become attached to them, but there is nothing to indicate that in the near future we will be able to create a "real" artificial intelligence.
It is not hard for me to imagine an interaction with a robot as a replacememt for an interaction with actual human being, especially nowadays, when people sometimes marry the pillow ;) Loneliness becomes a huge problem for today's world.
Delete1. Do you know anybody with the speech disfluency? If so, do you know what therapeutic method is using to heal this person?
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, I don't know anybody with the speech disfluency.
2. Have you heard about the Echo method, which was further described in the mentioned article, and if so - where did you hear about it
Unfortunately, I haven't heard about this method. It’s very interesting method and maybe I will read a little about it.
3. What do you think - will the person with speech disfluency feel more comfortable with the humanoid robot as a therapist?
Maybe yes. It’s depends on person. I think some people will feel more comfortable because they are shy or have problems with communication to another person.
4. Do you know any other application of humanoid robots, especially the ones based on an interaction between such robot and people?
It’s not my field of interest. I don’t know any application or heard about some kind of software.
5. In your opinion - are the research on humanoid robots important and useful, and if so - on what field should they be continued?
I think the research on humanoid robots are very useful. We could used it to help people with eg. authism. People could do some exercises with robots as a therapist and play with it. I think kids will love it.
6. Do you think it is possible that in the future interactions with robots may be the replacement for interactions among actual people?
I think not. It will be an option for people to choose with who they will interact. Maybe in some field of life robots will replace people. That is possible and today we can observe it eg in hotels.
I am glad that you found the time to answer my questions :) For me particularly interesting are robots controlled by people, even more interesting than autonomus robots. It would be peculiar idea to join it with our EEG studies :)
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ReplyDelete1) Do you know anybody with the speech disfluency? If so, do you know what therapeutic method is using to heal this person?
No, I don't know any such person.
2) Have you heard about the Echo method, which was further described in the mentioned article, and if so - where did you hear about it?
I've only heard about it in your article. I think I sometimes have an echo effect when talking on the phone with loudspeaker, but I wouldn't say it makes speaking easier for me.
3) What do you think - will the person with speech disfluency feel more comfortable with the humanoid robot as a therapist?
This comes down to personal preference. Some 'human touch' can help with motivation for the exercises. But for someone with high ambition and internal motivation, a machine may be preferred.
4) Do you know any other application of humanoid robots, especially the once based on an interaction between such robot and people?
I won't give any references, but I've heard about 'companion robots' - it's like a voice assistant, but slapped on top of an autonomous robot.
5) In your opinion - are the research on humanoid robots important and useful, and if so - on what field should they be continued?
Sci-fi almost always pictures robots as humanoid. However, actual developments of robotics mostly used more practical forms. Probably human and animal forms are more 'friendly', so they could be useful for 'soft' applications like nursing. There is less need for humanoid robots e.g. in Space exploration. The robots from the movie 'Interstellar' were likable enough, despite having a completely abstract box-like form (albeit having great strong AI, including humor abilities).
6) Do you think it is possible that in the future interactions with robots may be the replacement for interactions among actual people?
Probably it already is for many people. But I find all question about anything occurring 'completely' (like in: 'completely replace human interaction') preposterous.
Thanks a lot for Your answers, it was nice to get some feed back from You :)
Delete1) Do you know anybody with the speech disfluency? If so, do you know what therapeutic method is using to heal this person?
ReplyDeleteI do not know anyone with similar problems
2) Have you heard about the Echo method, which was further described in the mentioned article, and if so - where did you hear about it?
Unfortunately - I have not heard of such a method, but it is very interesting to me
3) What do you think - will the person with speech disfluency feel more comfortable with the humanoid robot as a therapist?
It depends, it will be more pleasant for someone to have classes with a person, and someone with a robot. If I had such a problem, I would have been better practicing speech with the robot, because I would not be ashamed in front of him.
4) Do you know any other application of humanoid robots, especially the once based on an interaction between such robot and people?
Unfortunately not, but after reading the answers of my colleagues above, I learned a lot, especially about the "carebot"
5) In your opinion - are the research on humanoid robots important and useful, and if so - on what field should they be continued?
Of course, they are very important, these technologies can greatly help humanity, facilitate the work, as well as monitor people with disabilities.
6) Do you think it is possible that in the future interactions with robots may be the replacement for interactions among actual people?
I think this has already begun. Assistants' robots have already been invented that help a person to find something, and answer his questions. I think a dozen years the presence of a robot will be quite commonplace
Thank You for Your answers! I also after doing this week homewrok seeked more infos about Carebot!:)
DeleteI don't know anyone one with a speech disfluency. When it comes to the therapy it could be more comfortable to interact with a robot it only had to guide a patient in some exercises. However, if it would require a help on the psychological level, a conversation with human would be required.
ReplyDeleteI've seen some applications of humanoid robots for entertainment (programmable toys) and study guide for children.
People raised in recent time may have much different attitude towards "robots", conversational agents like Alexa. I've seen studies on if such devices are perceived by children as intelligent. Older children who attribute intelligence to wast knowledge (in contrary to some general intelligence and ability to hold normal conversations) think that such robots are much smarter than they and are eager to ask them for help like they would ask adults. So I think that in the future robots can mostly satisfy human's needs for interpersonal interactions.
The author of the Echo method said that one of the exercise is the emotinally difficult situation, hence just the robot, even the one that can make the patient feel comfortable, may not be enough.
Delete1)Do you know anybody with the speech disfluency? If so, do you know what therapeutic method is using to heal this person?
ReplyDeleteNo, I do not know anybody who has a problem with the speech disfluency. I read on the Internet that there are several techniques of treating the speech disfluency. Some of them are based on concentrating the speaker on stuttering process for example: Gutzman method, Fernau-Horn method, Van Riper method. On the other side, there are some method which try to distract the attention of stuttering process, for example Liebmann method. Some patients are treated by using the pharmacological treatment or herbs as well.
2)Have you heard about the Echo method, which was further described in the mentioned article, and if so - where did you hear about it?
No, I have not heard about the Echo method before. I am surprised in what way this method was invented – the men who stuttered, he noticed that he was able to speak fluently when he was looking into a well.
3)What do you think - will the person with speech disfluency feel more comfortable with the humanoid robot as a therapist?
I think that it can depend on the person with speech disfluency. I suppose that there are people that could feel more comfortable with a humanoid robot. Some people with such dysfunction might feel shy of their dysfunction speaking to other people. A humanoid robot can be a solution of their problem, but nowadays it is not a very common to have a robot therapist as the technology is not developed enough. A hybrid combined approach would be the best solution – using the humanoid robot and the therapist.
4)Do you know any other application of humanoid robots, especially the once based on an interaction between such robot and people?
Yes, the humanoid robots are applied in various applications such as scientific research, personal assistance, entertainment, automotive manufacturing line, education, and greeting guests and visitors. The humanoid robots may be also used in cosmos exploration.
I found the interesting article - https://www.machinedesign.com/motion-control/what-s-future-role-humanoid-robots
5)In your opinion - are the research on humanoid robots important and useful, and if so - on what field should they be continued?
In my opinion the research of humanoid robots is very important and useful for our and future generations. Nowadays, the world is developing very fast, the thongs we could not imagine yesterday, can become possible tomorrow. The humanoid robots might replace some repetitive activity which a human has to perform and so people would have more time for intellectual activities. Robots should help humanity making the life easier for them. I think that we should remember that the inappropriate use the robots can threaten the humans.
6)Do you think it is possible that in the future interactions with robots may be the replacement for interactions among actual people?
I think that it can happen in the future when the robots are used inappropriately as I wrote above. A human needs other people to live. Replacement of intersubject interactions may cause people to act like robots as well.
I must say that this synthetic muscles that You wrote about seems really interesting! I will for sure try to find more information on that topic, thank You!
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ReplyDelete1) Do you know anybody with the speech disfluency? If so, do you know what therapeutic method is using to heal this person?
Once in my life I saw such a distant uncle, we were with them at a party, a long time ago. He also said that he used to stutter and now he speaks fluently. I didn't notice during those few hours then that he had speech problems. Besides, during the preparations for the wedding of my friend I met a guy who I wouldn't suspect of any problems with stuttering either. During the wedding I heard him talking to other guests about stuttering while still in college and now stuttering only minimally when he drinks himself.
2) Have you heard about the Echo method, which was further described in the mentioned article, and if so - where did you hear about it?
The "echo" method has been known since 1957 and its author is prof. dr hab. Bogdan Adamczyk, physicist and stuttering therapist. The author of the method "echo", as a 27-year-old stuttering hard, accidentally noticed that when he spoke chorally with his own echo, the level of his stuttering significantly decreased or even completely disappeared. He made this observation over an open, deep well in his parents' garden. This effect persists when speaking with "memorized echo". It is much more difficult for the speaker to synchronize the sounds of his or her own speech with the echo or reverberation conveyed in the form of optical and tactile stimuli, therefore the effects of the corrective effects of such signals are smaller in comparison with those observed when transmitting the echo or reverberation through the auditory canal.
3) What do you think - will the person with speech disfluency feel more comfortable with the humanoid robot as a therapist?
The field of social robotics and robot ethics is in its infancy. Standards do not yet exist
in this area, although the first work is being carried out, in order to develop them, such as the European document EURON Roboethics Roadmap of 2006 or the Code of Ethics for Robots, which is being developed by South Korea. Further development of humanoid robots is a great opportunity to improve the quality of life of sick people. There is a chance that in a few years time humanoid robots will be widely available on the market, supporting people in their everyday activities.t?
4. Do you know any other application of humanoid robots, especially the once based on an interaction between such robot and people?
Very interesting use of robots in the care of animals.
Scientists discovered that young quail chicks, which interacted with autonomous mobile robots, improved their spatial abilities in later life - at least until a certain point in time. The results of experiments with chicks and robots show not only the potential impact of robots on animal development, but also the factors that play an important role in this development. All six groups of chicks arrived with the robot one hour a day for the next 10 days. During this time, the mobile robot could move around the cage from time to time at random intervals, often followed by the chicks. In the control group, the robot remained stationary at all times
Do You know that the author of the Echo method accidentally noticed that when he spoke in a chorus with his own echos, the level of his stuttering significantly decreased or even completely disappeared? He made this observation over an open, deep well in the parents' garden. This effect persists when speaking with 'remembered echo'.
Delete1) Do you know anybody with the speech disfluency? If so, do you know what therapeutic method is using to heal this person?
ReplyDeleteYes, I Know people with speech disorder.
Basically, they are treated with standard therapy, which also includes the Echo method.
2)Have you heard about the Echo method, which was further described in the mentioned article, and if so - where did you hear about it?
Yes, I heard about this method mostly from people that are using it because of their disorder.
3)What do you think - will the person with speech disfluency feel more comfortable with the humanoid robot as a therapist?
It is hard to answer, and I think that its depends on the person. Some Patients might feel anxiety in present of therapist and they are most likely to choose a robot, because of its lack of judgment. On the other hand, some people just prefer conversation with a real person.
4)Do you know any other application of humanoid robots, especially the once based on an interaction between such robot and people?
Yes, for example all the AI assistants that are checking our schedule, wake us up, or just answer our basic questions
5)In your opinion - are the research on humanoid robots important and useful, and if so - on what field should they be continued?
In my opinion, research on humanoid robots and IA systems are one of the biggest achievements of humanity and We, as the species should invest in it in every possible way. Humanoids should be able to help us in many ways for example at shops, constructions sites or medic care.
6) Do you think it is possible that in the future interactions with robots may be the replacement for interactions among actual people?
No. I think that human to human interactions can't be fully replaced with human to humanoid interactions.
The author of the Echo method said that one of the exercise is the emotinally difficult situation, hence just the robot, even the one that can make the patient feel comfortable, may not be enough.
Delete1) Do you know anybody with the speech disfluency? If so, do you know what therapeutic method is using to heal this person?
ReplyDeleteI watch one Youtube channel, where I can see the results of speech impediment therapy. The host started with very poor diction, and after tips from some commenters decided to take part in therapy with speech specialist. Results are quite good.
2) Have you heard about the Echo method, which was further described in the mentioned article, and if so - where did you hear about it?
All I know about speech therapies is "they do some kind of exercises" - nothing more.
3) What do you think - will the person with speech disfluency feel more comfortable with the humanoid robot as a therapist?
That depends, but I think sometimes when speech disfluency is correlated with general shyness it might be much more effective to train with machine. Also, as mentioned in the paper, persons with ASD also benefit more from such therapy.
4) Do you know any other application of humanoid robots, especially the once based on an interaction between such robot and people?
The only other application I've heard of is not to be mentioned in polite company.
5) In your opinion - are the research on humanoid robots important and useful, and if so - on what field should they be continued?
I don't think that being humanoid is such important. It might hint humans there is much deeper understanding of the world in the machine than it is in fact. It is safer to stick to the form imposed by the function, and do not give any false promises.
6) Do you think it is possible that in the future interactions with robots may be the replacement for interactions among actual people?
Maybe in some therapeutic contexts yes, but thats it I think. For a moment I considered operating of humans and robots together in some harsh environment, but then - humanoid form is not that important, and the level of harshness must be just right, so we can survive there at all while not being moo much more versatile than humanoid machines.
I am glad that You found some time to answer my questions, thank You for Your comment! :)
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ReplyDeletethank you for an interesting subject. According to your questions:
1) Do you know anybody with the speech disfluency? If so, do you know what therapeutic method is using to heal this person?
Yes, I know one person with such issue, however, he had done an amazing job with the therapist and the stuttering is now unnoticeable.
2) Have you heard about the Echo method, which was further described in the mentioned article, and if so - where did you hear about it?
I've heard of the Delayed Auditory Feedback, however, I did not know that it is being used for the therapy!
3) What do you think - will the person with speech disfluency feel more comfortable with the humanoid robot as a therapist?
It's hard for me to say, really, but you've mentioned in the article that it has been proven in the case of aphasia, so that could be a good route.
4) Do you know any other application of humanoid robots, especially the one based on an interaction between such robot and people?
Sure, for example https://techcrunch.com/2017/08/18/this-3d-printed-robotic-arm-is-built-for-sign-language/
5) In your opinion - are the research on humanoid robots important and useful, and if so - on what field should they be continued?
I think that healthcare and telemedicine is the good field for the humanoid robotics. Especially, when we take under consideration ageing of society.
6) Do you think it is possible that in the future interactions with robots may be the replacement for interactions among actual people?
I strongly believe in that. Event on the example of my friends, who can spend whole day talking to their Alexa device.
It is great to hear that You know a person, that were almost completely cured from the stuttering! :)
DeleteAlso I must add that I found the article You mentioned in Your comment (about 3d printed robotic arm) extremely interesting!
Delete1) Do you know anybody with the speech disfluency? If so, do you know what therapeutic method is using to heal this person?
ReplyDeleteFortunetelly not or maybe I know, but this persone is already healed.
2) Have you heard about the Echo method, which was further described in the mentioned article, and if so - where did you hear about it?
Sorry, but no.
3) What do you think - will the person with speech disfluency feel more comfortable with the humanoid robot as a therapist?
It really depends on patient. Some of them would prefer human therapist to feel support, but some of them can be shy for human therapist and they will esier speak with humanoid.
4) Do you know any other application of humanoid robots, especially the once based on an interaction between such robot and people?
No, I only saw such humanoids in the movies and in newspaper.
5) In your opinion - are the research on humanoid robots important and useful, and if so - on what field should they be continued?
Probably yes, especially for interactions with childrens and elder peoples, for the rest I think coice interface should be enought.
6) Do you think it is possible that in the future interactions with robots may be the replacement for interactions among actual people?
In case of live interactions maybe for some people, but generally we used to speak with some small black boxes we named smartphones or cell phones, so maybe we are living in the world, where live interactions are not needed?
Thank You a lot for You answers! :)
Delete1. I knew one such person, but I do not know if she used any therapeutic method.
ReplyDelete2. I have come across this method for the first time, the only thing I have heard about is the normal practice of correct pronunciation.
3. I think it depends on the patient. Some people may be shy and feel over-rated in contact with a human therapist. In their case, such people should feel better working with a humanoid robot. You mentioned in the article that such a therapy option helps more people.
4. I've heard about prototypes of humanoid robots that are supposed to take care of the elderly. I also heard about a cafe in Japan, where waiters are just such robots.
5. Yes. In my opinion, they should be continued in relation to the help of elderly people, tourists, babysitters. An interesting development path would be to create a robotic guide that will guide and tell us about the region and recommended restaurants and monuments. In addition, he could speak in our native language and translate our conversations with people living in the country we visit.
6. I think it's happening. People now spend more time on internet or telephone conversations than meeting face to face. In my opinion, this is not much different from talking to a robot.
I agree with You that it depends on the person - which method of therapy is best and which can be more effective.
Delete1) Do you know anybody with the speech disfluency? If so, do you know what therapeutic method is using to heal this person?
ReplyDeletePeople who have problems with fluent pronunciation (stammering) are encouraged to sing. This is one of the methods used in helping with speaking. Children and the elderly should use a speech therapist who recommends, for example, conversations in front of the mirror, breathing exercises. An example of such a person may be one of the Golce brothers.
2) Have you heard about the Echo method, which was further described in the mentioned article, and if so - where did you hear about it?
Unfortunately, no, I have not heard about this method.
3) What do you think - will the person with speech disfluency feel more comfortable with the humanoid robot as a therapist?
I believe that the person talking with a humanoid robot is open and does not worry so much about the therapy. Stress can contribute to even greater problems not just with pronunciation. The person may start to stutter, shaking hands etc.
4) Do you know any other application of humanoid robots, especially the once based on an interaction between such robot and people?
In Dubai, there is a robot that is a humanoid policeman. China has its own robot that has passed the exam for a doctor. These are examples of robots known to me that interact with people.
5) In your opinion - are the research on humanoid robots important and useful, and if so - on what field should they be continued?
I believe research on humanoid robots is important and useful. First of all, we should use robots in the field of medicine, and in the execution of dangerous professions.
6) Do you think it is possible that in the future interactions with robots may be the replacement for interactions among actual people?
Looking at what is happening now, I think that we already deal with such robots. The examples I have given may be indicative of the development of the branch of medicine. In addition, technological progress will not miss any of us.
You got me really interested in that Dubai policeman which is actually a robot! Though I think he doesn't look like Robocop ;)
Delete1) Do you know anybody with the speech disfluency? If so, do you know what therapeutic method is using to heal this person?
ReplyDeleteYes, I know one person with speech disfluency. When I spend with him long time I starting speech disfluency similar to him despite that I have never had speech disfluency. He don't talk never about therapy (I'm not sure if he had any).
2) Have you heard about the Echo method, which was further described in the mentioned article, and if so - where did you hear about it?
Only from your article. I wasn't interested in this before so I'm not up to date.
3) What do you think - will the person with speech disfluency feel more comfortable with the humanoid robot as a therapist?
I'm not sure...maybe but only if we compare bad therapist and robot. Good therapist should have many other features, including the most important-understanding fot that person. Then speech disgluency person will have bigger motivation to hard work and achieve more. The robot, of course it's good idea, but like "additional" app.
4) Do you know any other application of humanoid robots, especially the once based on an interaction between such robot and people?
I heard about Japanese receptionist.
5) In your opinion - are the research on humanoid robots important and useful, and if so - on what field should they be continued?
As I said before I'm not up to date. I know that in the nearest future humanoid robots will start be more and more usefull, but I have mixed feelings. Ffrom one hand we could automate so many things, but from other some of them shouldn't been replaced. E.g. teacher.
They will be really usefull to HELP in medicine (doctor help).
6) Do you think it is possible that in the future interactions with robots may be the replacement for interactions among actual people?
I have hope that no...we will see.
Thank for Your comment, I am glad You took some time to answer my questions :)
Delete1) Do you know anybody with the speech disfluency? If so, do you know what therapeutic method is using to heal this person?
ReplyDeleteNo I dont know such person. I think the best therapeuthic method is to exercise with other people.
2) Have you heard about the Echo method, which was further described in the mentioned article, and if so - where did you hear about it?
No I havent heard about this method before.
3) What do you think - will the person with speech disfluency feel more comfortable with the humanoid robot as a therapist?
Ithink it depend on the person. Some people mey be shamed to speak with other people if they have some disfluency then the robott would be better. On the other side if the therapist is able to create friendly amosphere where patient would feel comfortable then such therapy would be more beneficial.
4) Do you know any other application of humanoid robots, especially the once based on an interaction between such robot and people?
I know that in Japan they have many ideas of humanoidal robots but no examples comes to m minf now.
5) In your opinion - are the research on humanoid robots important and useful, and if so - on what field should they be continued?
Yes they are useful. I think the are some secotrs where it is difficult to find a good employee or even any employee. Then th erobots may be hired.
6) Do you think it is possible that in the future interactions with robots may be the replacement for interactions among actual people?
I think the robot would never replace the real intereactions among people but may be helpful in other ways. It may enrich this interatcion for example teaching good manners etc.
1) Do you know anybody with the speech disfluency? If so, do you know what therapeutic method is using to heal this person?
ReplyDeleteNo, not really.
2) Have you heard about the Echo method, which was further described in the mentioned article, and if so - where did you hear about it?
No, I haven't, but I find it, as well as the article, extremely interesting.
3) What do you think - will the person with speech disfluency feel more comfortable with the humanoid robot as a therapist?
I guess, it will be comfortable from the time consuming perspective, but I think this method will lack the "human empathy" aspect and this is also very important when it comes to patient recovery process.
4) Do you know any other application of humanoid robots, especially the once based on an interaction between such robot and people?
No, unfortunately not.
5) In your opinion - are the research on humanoid robots important and useful, and if so - on what field should they be continued?
Yes, of course. From my point of view, the researchers should explore all kinds of fields where the humanoid robots may be found useful and helpful.
6) Do you think it is possible that in the future interactions with robots may be the replacement for interactions among actual people?
I hope not. It's nice to talk to a real person from time to time.