Anmoji: A Novel Body-Controlled Massage Robot

Limb motion controlled robots have been developed and applied in many fields that affect every aspect of people's life. This paper presents a wearable massage robot named Anmoji, which is controlled by motions of a user's head, shoulders, and ankles. Anmoji is controlled in real time and able to provide functions including head massage, neck massage, back massage, leg massage, foot massage and multi-functional holder. Anmoji contributes a novel combination between massage and limb controlled robot, enabling a host of assistive interactions with the massage actions.