Kim, Jun San Shin, Soyeon Kang, Dahyun Lim, Yoon seob Kwak, Sona 2024-01-12T02:45:15Z 2024-01-12T02:45:15Z 2023-11-28 2023-08-29 1944-9445 https://pubs.kist.re.kr/handle/201004/76390 Voice cloning techniques using deep neural networks have been used for frauds, such as false financial transactions or fake news, limiting their widespread application. However, when incorporated with communication robots, voice cloning may increase social connectedness for isolated people. Herein, we suggested the concept of a voice-cloned communication robot (VCR), equipped with acquaintances’ voices to allow people in isolation to feel connected with their acquaintances. We developed a prototype VCR, conducted exploratory qualitative and quantitative studies, and verified its potential effectiveness in enhancing the mental health of isolated people. English IEEE Connecting without Reaching: How Voice-cloned Robot Can Enhance Mental Health of Isolated People During a Pandemic Conference 10.1109/ro-man57019.2023.10309388 1 2023 32nd IEEE International Conference on Robot and Human Interactive Communication (RO-MAN), pp.903 - 907 2023 32nd IEEE International Conference on Robot and Human Interactive Communication (RO-MAN) 903 907 KO Busan, Korea, Republic of 2023-08-28 2023 32nd IEEE International Conference on Robot and Human Interactive Communication (RO-MAN) 001108678600103