Researchers from the Rochester Institute of Technology trained a robot in Tai Chi techniques. This
Taijisuan consists of choreographic movements,meditation and proper breathing. Various movements require active memory and visuospatial processing from practitioners in order to memorize patterned gestures. Movement stimulates blood flow to the brain, the researchers explain. In addition, in the elderly, breathing exercises and meditation practices have been shown to have a positive effect on longevity, memory retention, and other brain functions.
Using robots as a leadergroups is an actively developing area, however, until now, most research has been focused on laboratory tests. To get away from the limitations of the experimental environment, the researchers plan to get their robot to "work" at a local community center.
People will relax and their reactions will be morenatural when using new technologies. Technologies should be easily controlled by a non-specialist - we took this into account in the design of the interface. We want our robot to be controlled by a leader or social worker in a community center because technology is designed to serve people.
Zhi Zheng, assistant professor at the Rochester Institute of Technology College of Engineering and study co-author
Researchers believe that observations inneutral environments will help to better understand how humans communicate with robots and how technology can be further used to work with people with cognitive impairments such as autism spectrum disorders.
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Cover image: Scott Hamilton, RIT