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An empirical framework for human-robot proxemics
The work described in this paper was conducted within the EU Integrated Projects COGNIRON ("The Cognitive Robot Companion") and LIREC (LIving with Robots and intEractive Companions) and was funded by the European Commission under contract numbers FP6- 002020 and FP7-215554.An empirical framework for Human-Robot (HR) proxemics is proposed which shows how the measurement and control of interpersonal distances between a human and a robot can be potentially used by the robot to interpret, predict and manipulate proxemic behaviour for Human-Robot Interactions (HRIs). The proxemic framework provides for incorporation of inter-factor effects, and can be extended to incorporate new factors, updated values and results. The framework is critically discussed and future work proposed
Defining, measuring, and modeling passenger's in-vehicle experience and acceptance of automated vehicles
Automated vehicle acceptance (AVA) has been measured mostly subjectively by
questionnaires and interviews, with a main focus on drivers inside automated
vehicles (AVs). To ensure that AVs are widely accepted by the public, ensuring
the acceptance by both drivers and passengers is key. The in-vehicle experience
of passengers will determine the extent to which AVs will be accepted by
passengers. A comprehensive understanding of potential assessment methods to
measure the passenger experience in AVs is needed to improve the in-vehicle
experience of passengers and thereby the acceptance. The present work provides
an overview of assessment methods that were used to measure a driver's
behavior, and cognitive and emotional states during (automated) driving. The
results of the review have shown that these assessment methods can be
classified by type of data-collection method (e.g., questionnaires, interviews,
direct input devices, sensors), object of their measurement (i.e., perception,
behavior, state), time of measurement, and degree of objectivity of the data
collected. A conceptual model synthesizes the results of the literature review,
formulating relationships between the factors constituting the in-vehicle
experience and AVA acceptance. It is theorized that the in-vehicle experience
influences the intention to use, with intention to use serving as predictor of
actual use. The model also formulates relationships between actual use and
well-being. A combined approach of using both subjective and objective
assessment methods is needed to provide more accurate estimates for AVA, and
advance the uptake and use of AVs.Comment: 22 pages, 1 figur
Robot social-aware navigation framework to accompany people walking side-by-side
The final publication is available at link.springer.comWe present a novel robot social-aware navigation framework to walk side-by-side with people in crowded urban areas in a safety and natural way. The new system includes the following key issues: to propose a new robot social-aware navigation model to accompany a person; to extend the Social Force Model,Peer ReviewedPostprint (author's final draft