Toward Understanding the Effects of Socially Aware Robot Behavior

Oliver Roesler*, Elahe Bagheri, Amir Aly

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Abstract

A key factor for the acceptance of robots as regular partners in humancentered environments is the appropriateness and predictability of their behaviors, which depend partially on the robot behavior’s conformity to social norms. Previous experimental studies have shown that robots that follow social norms and the corresponding interactions are perceived more positively by humans than robots or interactions that do not adhere to social norms. However, the conducted studies only focused on the effects of social norm compliance in specific scenarios. Therefore, this paper aims to guide further research studies by compiling how researchers in relevant research fields think the perception of robots and the corresponding interactions are influenced independently of a specific scenario if a robot’s behavior conforms to social norms. Additionally, this study investigates what characteristics and metrics constitute a good general benchmark to objectively evaluate the behavior of social robots regarding its conformity to social norms according to researchers in relevant research communities. Finally, the paper summarizes how the obtained results can guide future research toward socially aware robot behavior.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)513-552
Number of pages0
JournalInteraction Studies: Social Behaviour and Communication in Biological and Artificial Systems
Volume23
Issue number0
Early online date21 Apr 2023
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 21 Apr 2023

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