Akanksha Prakash
ABSTRACT
Robots are being designed to assist older adults in their homes. However, we lack a clear understanding of the aspects of robot appearance older adults pay attention to and consider important for accepting a robot in their homes. The goal of this study was to systematically assess older adults' reactions to a specific robot's appearance in the context of home use. Independent living older adults interacted with the PR2 and were interviewed about its appearance. In general, there was expectation for a small sized robot that fits with the home and is easy to control. There was variability for desired human-likeness, although some human-like characteristics might be acceptable to most.
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Cross Ref
- Prakash, A. and Rogers, W. A. 2013. Younger and older adults' attitudes toward robot faces: Effects of task and humanoid appearance. In Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 57th Annual Meeting (San Diego, CA, Sep. 30 - Oct. 04, 2013). Santa Monica, CA, 114--118.Google Scholar
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- Older adults' reactions to a robot's appearance in the context of home use
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