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Approaching Humans For Help: A Study Of Human-Robot Proxemics, Eric Rose
Approaching Humans For Help: A Study Of Human-Robot Proxemics, Eric Rose
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In order for a robot to be effective when interacting with a person, it is important for the robot to choose the correct person. Consider an example where a robot is trying to perform a task but it isn’t capable of doing a subtask, like going up a flight of stairs. In this case, the robot would need to ask a person for help with the elevator, in a socially appropriate way. We have conducted an experiment to determine who would be the best candidate to approach in a situation like this. Should the robot choose to approach someone who …