Abstract
In this paper we present a novel kind of interactive digital-physical puppet that includes emotional expression. By adding emotional expression to puppets, we aim to foster reflexion and learning about emotions in kids. Our model consists of both a physical part and a digital one. The physical part is pretty similar to conventional puppets. We minimize the cost of the digital part of the puppets by reusing the smartphones the parents already have. One smartphone, integrated into the physical part, is used for showing the facial expression of the puppet. A second smartphone is used as a remote control for controlling the puppet's emotional expression. Both smartphones are coupled through a Bluetooth connection. Emotions are modelled in terms of the arousal and valence dimensions and they are visually expressed in a simple way through the mouth curvature, the eye opening and the eyebrow shape. By moving the finger across the remote control screen, the puppeteer controls the emotional expression. Both horizontal and vertical axes of the screen are mapped onto the valence and arousal emotional dimensions respectively.
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