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Non-human Looking Robot Arms Induce Illusion of Embodiment
Abstract : We examine whether non-human looking humanoid robot arms can be perceived as part of one’s own body. In two subsequent experiments, participants experi- enced high levels of embodiment of a robotic arm that had a blue end effector with no fingers (Experiment 1) and of a robotic arm that ended with a gripper (Experiment 2) when it was stroked synchronously with the real arm. Levels of embodiment were significantly higher than the correspond- ing asynchronous condition and similar to those reported for a human-looking arm. Additionally, we found that visuo- movement synchronization also induced embodiment of the robot arm and that embodiment was even partially main- tained when the robot hand was covered with a blue plastic cover. We conclude that humans are able to experience a strong sense of embodiment towards non-human looking robot arms. The results have important implications for the domains related to robotic embodiment.
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https://hal-lirmm.ccsd.cnrs.fr/lirmm-01925587
Contributor : Isabelle Gouat <>
Submitted on : Friday, November 16, 2018 - 6:48:18 PM
Last modification on : Thursday, March 18, 2021 - 7:26:04 PM
Long-term archiving on: : Sunday, February 17, 2019 - 3:40:14 PM
Contributor : Isabelle Gouat <>
Submitted on : Friday, November 16, 2018 - 6:48:18 PM
Last modification on : Thursday, March 18, 2021 - 7:26:04 PM
Long-term archiving on: : Sunday, February 17, 2019 - 3:40:14 PM