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Socially-Assistive Robot (Sar)

{First Tine user and First Time question] Developing a Socially-Assistive Robot (SAR) to Engage Persons with Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and AD-Related Dementias (ADRD), and their Caregivers. I need a human-like head similar to Alan. Where can I purchase Alan the android head robot platform kit?


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Synthiam
#9  

Osmond, do you have a 3D printer?

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USA
#10  

Osmond,

Feel free to contact me:

contact@getaheadinrobotics.com

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Synthiam
#11  

This would be a great head for you. There’s tons of servos so you can control expressions. I believe something like this is way more useful to your application. Other options without facial expressions will enter uncanny valley.

This option you can add a skin with magnets to the head. A face skin so it looks like a real person. This is the same way that Sophia robot and the others work.

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@osmond1114 - I don't have any more information to share there, that was a video of someone else's robot in order to give you ideas that could help you to build your own robot head.

I guess maybe it's still not clear if you are seeking to buy a commercial product or learn how to make your own robot head?

If you want to learn how to make your own, that is a path were you see what other Do It Yourselfers are doing in the field/domain and come up with your own ideas from there and learn how to put things together and then learn how to put your own spin on it for your own product.

If you want a commercial robot head product ready to go out of the box that you can customize to your field/domain (in this case health care) you'll want to reach out to @fxrtst

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#13  

excellent idea! You could check www.thingiverse.com. There are several different head designs to download, or just for inspiration. If you need any help 3D printing components, I have a few years experience.

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@osmond1114

Are you looking for a place to start? I have built a prototype using simple craft store materials. I can post or email you information. You can start there and further develop the face, and basic movements.

My hope is Will Huff will be selling skins in the future, which will allow added servos for facial expression.

My goal is to eliminate the "Puppet" face, with a more natural look.