Affective Translation: Material and Virtual Embodiments of Kinetic Textile Robots

Comparative study of emotional engagement with textile soft robots and their augmented-reality (AR) twins. Using four nature-inspired robotic sculptures in a between-subjects setup, we compare affective responses (e.g., calmness, curiosity, discomfort) across physical and virtual modalities to inform the design of emotionally legible hybrid human–robot–AR systems.

Date 2025​

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Keywords: Human-centered computing, Human–robot interaction

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Team: Berfin Ataman, Rodrigo Gallardo, Qilmeg Doucatz