Authors:
Giulio Abbo
1
;
Serena Marchesi
2
;
Kinga Ciupinska
2
;
Agnieszka Wykowska
2
and
Tony Belpaeme
1
Affiliations:
1
IDLab-AIRO, Ghent University, imec, Belgium
;
2
Social Cognition in Human-Robot Interaction (S4HRI), Italian Institute of Technology, Genova, Italy
Keyword(s):
Awareness, Artificial Intelligence, Embodied AI.
Abstract:
This paper explores the concept of awareness in the context of embodied artificial intelligence (AI), aiming to provide a practical definition and understanding of this multifaceted term. Acknowledging the diverse interpretations of awareness in various disciplines, the paper focuses specifically on the application of awareness in embodied AI systems. We introduce six foundational elements as essential building blocks for an aware embodied AI. These elements include access to information, information integration, attention, coherence, ex-plainability, and action. The interconnected and interdependent nature of these building blocks is emphasised, forming a minimal base for constructing AI systems with heightened awareness. The paper aims to spark a dialogue within the research community, inviting diverse perspectives to contribute to the evolving discipline of awareness in embodied AI. The proposed insights provide a starting point for further empirical studies and validations in rea
l-world AI applications.
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