Am I a Social Buddy? A Literature Review on Socially Appealing Design and Implementation Methods for Social Robots
摘要
This paper reviews socially appealing design and implementation methods for social robots published between 2020 and 2024, focusing on three critical traits: human-like communication, emotional intelligence, and personality. Analyzing 29 recent empirical studies, we highlight key trends in human-robot interaction (HRI). Recent advancements in natural language processing (NLP) and multimodal interaction, such as Large Language Models (LLMs) and context-aware frameworks, have significantly improved robots’ ability to handle complex conversations and interact effectively in multi-party settings. Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) have enhanced robots’ expressiveness by generating non-verbal cues like co-speech gestures. Advances in emotion recognition, including multimodal data fusion and physiological sensors, have led to more responsive and emotionally intelligent robots with pleasant personalities. These developments indicate a shift towards robots that not only offer functional assistance but also emotional support, enhancing overall user satisfaction and engagement.