Social Animated Mechanical Interlocutor (SAMI) Robot Overview and Documentation
The Social Animated Mechanical Interlocutor (SAMI) robot is made up of several pieces. The physical robot itself, a high-level controlling computer or microcontroller, and the sensor and interaction interface box.
What is SAMI?
SAMI is a stationary social robot, originally designed as a platform for in-situ, long-term research with older adults. The original 3D model design of the SAMI body is based on the Aster robot, which is itself based on the Poppy robot. SAMI has expanded to be