Yamin Xu: Iris
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- Iris
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Iris is a wearable robot. As an experiment designed to bring on-screen animation closer to physical, real-life animation, Iris is given independent perception and temperament by using facial expres- sion recognition and emotion synthesis. Similar to cartoon an- imation, this temperament is expressed through movement but generated in real-time. By connecting sensors that measure physiological signals of the wearer’s body, the emotion of the Iris is affected by the wearer’s emotions. It can be perceived as an independent individual and also a part of the wearer’s body. This ability to perceive and emote reflects both a certain connection and difference with the wearer, as if showing a split personality. Giving different responses to others, affects interpersonal interactions and relationships. These effects are heightened during Covid-19, when our faces are covered by masks, the Iris performs a special way to augment humans’ expression.
