AN ALPHA-WAVE-BASED MOTION CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A MECHANICAL PET

Abstract:We are developing a control system for a mechanical pet, in which the mechanical pet, judging the user's alpha waves, moves in a way that makes the user feel most comfortable. We constructed a real-time control system for customizing the mechanical pet motions according to the user's measured alpha waves. Compared with the ordinary biofeedback system, in which the user makes an effort to intentionally relax by being informed of the state of his/her alpha waves, our system makes it possible for the user to unintentionally and comfortably relax by watching his/her own particular favorite mechanical pet motions, which are controlled by his/her own alpha waves. The results of experiments valuating the constructed system show the system's effectiveness and necessity.