Design Tool for a Humanoid Robot's Motion

We propose a method by which a humanoid robot learns motion through an intuitive interface with a human. Using the proposed design tool, anyone can easily control and teach robot motion. Our intuitive interface uses images of the robot. Users handle the robot image with a computer mouse, and save each segment of motion to the memory device of the robot. Then, each segment of motion makes a sequential motion pattern. With this method, users can teach motion to the humanoid robot in any way they wish. This is a first step in developing a complete learning system for humanoid robots. If the interface method is changed to a more direct method (e.g., voice-based), the proposed system is particularly advantageous.