Joint visual attention modeling for naturally interacting robotic agents

Abstract—This paper elaborates on mechanisms for establishing visual joint attention for the design of robotic agents that learn through natural interfaces, following a developmental trajectory not unlike infants. We describe first the evolution of cognitive skills in infants and then the adaptation of cognitive development patterns in robotic design. A comprehensive outlook for cognitively inspired robotic design schemes pertaining to joint attention is presented for the last decade, with particular emphasis on practical implementation issues. A novel cognitively inspired joint attention fixation mechanism is defined for robotic agents.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2009
• Where: ISCIS
• Authors: Zeynep Yücel, Albert Ali Salah, Çetin Meriçli, Tekin Meriçli
• Keywords: Information Management, ISCIS 2009, Joint Attention, Robotic Agents, Robotic Design