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Cheng-Hao Chang, Taipei YouHua High School, TaiwanSu-Chu Hsu, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan
Shih-Ta Liu, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan
Abstract
To attract children’s attention, this study utilizes anthropomorphic little monsters with traits such as timidity, gluttony, playfulness, and adventurousness. These cute, approachable characters help children project their emotions and imagination onto them. Our research integrates AI, the Internet of Things, and interactive design to develop the AIoT Anthropomorphic Monster Interaction System, planned for implementation at Hsinchu Science Theme Park during Halloween. We designed a “palm monster generator box” that allows children to insert their hands, and the AI program then generates a unique, cute monster based on the shape and posture of the child’s palm. The system projects a nighttime forest scene onto the wall. Children can use a mobile phone with an app to walk in front of the nighttime forest wall and shake the phone to awaken the monster they created, and play and interact with it. They can also take their little monster home through a “scoop-up” action using the mobile phone and share it on social media. Through the development and implementation of this system, we aim to explore the emotional impact of Kawaii Theory on children, specifically verifying whether anthropomorphic monster design enhances joy and engagement. Additionally, we strive to examine whether our interactive design can provide children with a “safe sense of adventure.” Monsters usually symbolize the “unknown,” but when anthropomorphized, this “adventure” becomes “controllable” and “cute,” allowing children to experience adventure and challenges in a safe environment.
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Conference: KAMC2025Stream: Digital Humanities
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To cite this article:
Chang C., Hsu S., & Liu S. (2026) AIoT Anthropomorphic Little Monster ISSN: 2436-0503 – The Kyoto Conference on Arts, Media & Culture 2025: Official Conference Proceedings (pp. 565-573) https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2436-0503.2025.46
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2436-0503.2025.46
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