KiroPi: A life-log robot by installing embodied hardware on a tablet

The issue of the coexistence of people and robots has been gaining increasing attention with the advancements in robotic technology in recent years. In our previous study, we proposed a personal robot — kiroPi — that can wear equipment to fit various conditions and support group communication. In this paper, we detail the development of a prototype of a life-log function for kiroPi by installing embodied hardware on a tablet. Through recording and playback experiments, we confirmed that kiroPi can provide lively communication and a sense of unity among users. The participants of our experiments found kiroPi to be effective in recording life-log as well as characterized playback.