Effective emotional communication can have benefits in social interactions between a user and a robot. By developing a tool that can pivot easily between distinct emotional states in response to user presence or input, we have applied a multi-modal method for implementing affect communication in everyday interactions. Our interactive tool engages with users through three emotional avenues and has the potential for usage as an emotional or social support companion.
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