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Design of Non-Anthropomorphic Robotic Hands for Anthropomorphic Tasks [PDF]
Volume 6: 35th Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, Parts A and B, 2011 In this paper, we explore the idea of designing non-anthropomorphic multi-fingered robotic hands for tasks that replicate the motion of the human hand. Taking as input data a finite set of rigid-body positions for the five fingertips, we develop a method to perform dimensional synthesis for a kinematic chain with a tree structure, with five branches ...
Simó Serra, Edgar +2 more
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Sounds Sweet: Sound Reduplication in Brand Names Enhances Sweet Taste Expectations
Psychology &Marketing, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The association between brand name sounds and taste perception is an emerging area of interest in marketing research. This study aims to demonstrate the role of sound‐evoked cuteness in the expectation of sweet taste. Across seven studies (including two supplementary studies), our findings revealed that sound reduplication in brand names is ...
Kosuke Motoki +2 more
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Pet Loss and Representations of Death, Attachment, Depression, and Euthanasia [PDF]
, 2017 T Studies that have examined pet loss hypothesize that attachment, representations of death, and the belief in an afterlife for animals may influence owners\u2019 bereavement and depressive outcomes.
De Cataldo, Loriana +3 more
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Dynamic Evolution and Transformative Trends in the Consumer Market: A Technology Paradox Perspective
Psychology &Marketing, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The consumer market is defined by tensions arising from the clash between technological advancement and consumer psychology. Current research lacks a unifying framework to explain these contradictions. Addressing this gap, we introduce a conceptual model based on technology paradox theory, which maps the dynamic process from antecedents ...
Chanaka Jayawardhena +3 more
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Behind, Between, and Beyond Anthropomorphic Models [PDF]
, 2007 The plurality of models of ultimate reality is a central problem for religious philosophy. This essay sketches what is involved in mounting comparative inquiries across the plurality of models.
Wildman, Wesley J.
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Managerial and Decision Economics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Strategists who must identify issues in uncertain environments while being cognitively constrained can increasingly rely on artificial intelligence to manage uncertainty. The potential for AI to be incorporated into strategy processes has led to a debate about the evolving collaborative relationship between strategists and AI.
Thomas Hutzschenreuter +2 more
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Journal of Field Robotics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Personal autonomous vehicles can sense their surrounding environment, plan their route, and drive with little or no involvement of human drivers. Despite the latest technological advancements and the hopeful announcements made by leading entrepreneurs, to date no personal vehicle is approved for road circulation in a “fully” or “semi ...
Xingshuai Dong +13 more
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Veterinary Record, EarlyView.Abstract Background Despite the availability of several equine pain assessment tools, their use in equine veterinary practice appears limited compared to small animal practice. This study explores potential barriers to equine pain assessment, as reported by staff at a single UK equine teaching hospital.
Olivia Curry +4 more
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, 2018 As robots become increasingly prevalent in almost all areas of society, the factors affecting humans trust in those robots becomes increasingly important.
Lohan, Katrin, Yaseen, Abdelrahman
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Evaluation of an anthropomorphic user interface in a travel reservation context and affordances [PDF]
, 2011 This paper describes an experiment and its results concerning research that has been going on for a number ofyears in the area of anthropomorphic user interface feedback.
Gee, A, Holt, PO, Murano, P
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