Abstract
In this paper we propose a general active audition framework for auditory-driven Human-Robot Interaction (HRI). The proposed framework simultaneously processes speech and music on-the-fly, integrates perceptual models for robot audition, and supports verbal and non-verbal interactive communication by means of (pro)active behaviors. To ensure a reliable interaction, on top of the framework a behavior decision mechanism based on active audition policies the robot's actions according to the reliability of the acoustic signals for auditory processing. To validate the framework's application to general auditory-driven HRI, we propose the implementation of an interactive robot dancing system. This system integrates three preprocessing robot audition modules: sound source localization, sound source separation, and ego noise suppression; two modules for auditory perception: live audio beat tracking and automatic speech recognition; and multi-modal behaviors for verbal and non-verbal interaction: music-driven dancing and speech-driven dialoguing. To fully assess the system, we set up experimental and interactive real-world scenarios with highly dynamic acoustic conditions, and defined a set of evaluation criteria. The experimental tests revealed accurate and robust beat tracking and speech recognition, and convincing dance beat-synchrony. The interactive sessions confirmed the fundamental role of the behavior decision mechanism for actively maintaining a robust and natural human-robot interaction.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings - IEEE International Workshop on Robot and Human Interactive Communication |
Pages | 1078-1085 |
Number of pages | 8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 2012 21st IEEE International Symposium on Robot and Human Interactive Communication, RO-MAN 2012 - Paris Duration: 2012 Sep 9 → 2012 Sep 13 |
Other
Other | 2012 21st IEEE International Symposium on Robot and Human Interactive Communication, RO-MAN 2012 |
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City | Paris |
Period | 12/9/9 → 12/9/13 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Software
- Artificial Intelligence
- Human-Computer Interaction