Socially assistive robots (SARs) are becoming more prevalent in everyday life, emphasizing the need to make them socially acceptable and aligned with users’ expectations. Robots’ appearance impacts behaviors attitudes toward them. Therefore, product designers choose visual qualities give robot a character imply its functionality personality. In this work, we sought investigate effect of cultural differences on Israeli German designers’ perceptions SARs’ roles four different contexts: service...

Socially assistive robots (SARs) aim to provide assistance through social interaction. Previous studies contributed understanding users’ perceptions and preferences regarding existing commercially available SARs. Yet very few SARs’ appearance used designated SAR designs, even fewer evaluated isolated visual qualities (VQs). In this work, we assess the effect of VQs systematically. To achieve this, first conducted market survey deconstructed attributed Then, a reconstruction body structure,...

This study examines whether allowing a certain level of user customization socially assistive robot (SAR) affects users' perception the and improves acceptance. Two hundred thirty-nine respondents participated in an online telepresence-assistive robot. We formed three groups who differed their ability to manipulate SAR design. Results suggested that mass positively acceptance SAR, perceived enjoyment, intention for future use, usefulness.

Relationships are crucial for human existence. People form relationships with other humans, pets, objects, and places. We argue that the nature of human-SAR (Socially assistive robot) relationship changes by context use interaction level. Therefore, must be incorporated into design requirements. Earlier studies identified design-related preference differences among users, depending on their personal characteristics role in specific contexts. To align robotic visual qualities (VQ) users'...

The overall goal of the novel Functionality, Usability, Look-and-Feel, and Evaluation (FULE) user-centered methodology for product design proposed in this paper is to develop usable aesthetic products. Comprising several methods, we devised focuses on designer’s role responsibility. Following first three formative assessment phases that define product’s functionality, usability, look-and-feel, summative evaluation phase not only assesses product, but also provide guidelines its...

A socially assistive robot (SAR) can support children in developmental and well-being aspects. Children's tendency to anthropomorphize pretend play contributes their ability engage with robots establish relationships. The robot's visual aesthetics influences users' initial judgments is essential for creating first impressions, trust, desirability. SAR's appearance may lead the child desired assumptions about its capabilities. Beyond per se, designers must address robots' qualities necessary...

This study examines the effect of a COVID-19 Officer Robot (COR) on passersby compliance and effects its minor design manipulations human–robot interaction. A robotic application was developed to ensure participants entering public building comply with COVID restrictions green pass wearing face mask. The participants’ attitudes toward robot their perception authoritativeness were explored video questionnaires data. Thematic analysis used define unique behaviors related human–COR Direct...

Audrey is a flower-like socially assistive robot (SAR) that aims to support older adults living alone in times of social isolation. aimed to: First, reduce boredom and overcome loneliness by intellectual stimulation games according the user's hobbies, preferences, interests. Second, facilitate staying touch with your loved ones: using video chats active reminders for family members friends interact. Third, promote healthy living- encourage lifestyle early detection stroke or fallings emergency aid.

Social norms should be considered when designing the behavior of social robots. Politeness is a common norm in human-human interactions, which can influence human-robot interaction. We present an exploratory, experimental design for non-verbal aspects politeness robotic manipulator. Polite behaviors were defined using combination lights on robot's body and movements arm, forming four levels politeness: visual-actionable polite, visual actionable no-polite. In between-subject user study with...

Socially assistive robots (SARs) aim to provide assistance through social interaction. Previous studies contributed understanding users` perceptions and preferences regarding existing commercially available SARs. Yet, very few SARs' appearance used designated SAR designs, even fewer evaluated isolated visual qualities (VQ). In this work, we assess the effect of VQs systematically. To achieve this, first conducted market research deconstructed attributed Then, a reconstruction body structure,...

Participatory Design (PD) methods are effective in understanding older adults' perspectives, concerns, and wishes generating ideas for new intelligent aids. The aim of our study was first to map perceptions explore the needs users from socially assistive robots (SARs) then, integrate tools experiences end express their as part a PD process. outcome process is design space model functional, behavioral, visual relationships elicited emotions. This enables explore, map, understand before after...

Socially assistive robots (SARs) are becoming more prevalent in everyday life, emphasizing the need to make them socially acceptable and aligned with users' expectations. Robots' appearance impacts behaviors attitudes towards them. Therefore, product designers choose visual qualities give robot a character imply its functionality personality. In this work, we sought investigate effect of cultural differences on Israeli German designers' perceptions preferences regarding suitable SARs four...

Medical clowns help hospitalized children in reducing pain and anxiety symptoms increase the level of satisfaction children's wards. Unfortunately, there is a shortage medical around world. Furthermore, isolated can not enjoy this service. This study explored concept Robotic Clown (RMC) its role. We used mixed methods elicitation to create design space model for future robotic clowns. investigated needs, perceptions, preferences teenagers using four methods: interviewing learn how they...

Robots' visual qualities (VQs) impact people's perception of their characteristics and affect users' behaviors attitudes toward the robot. Recent years point a growing need for Socially Assistive Robots (SARs) in various contexts functions, interacting with users. Since SAR types have functional differences, user experience must vary by context use, functionality, characteristics, environmental conditions. Still, manufacturers often design deploy same robotic embodiment diverse contexts. We...