Description
The ability to perceive and refer to physically present objects is often seen as a key competence for robots to be perceived as social agents capable of engaging in meaningful interaction. However, the role of timing during actions is frequently overlooked. How can we address the interplay between timing and sociality when designing robotic interactions? This question guided a recent study we conducted, examining the impact of time delays in robotic movements during a turn-taking game with a humanoid robot (n=17). Participants showed more hand-tracking behavior with no delay and tended to look away more often during short delays, indicating greater engagement without delays.Surprisingly, no significant difference in engagement was found between no delays and long delays, with more hand-tracking observed during long delays than short ones. This suggests that not all delays disrupt participant engagement. Additionally, participants looked at the robot’s face more when they perceived the interaction as less fluent, likely seeking social cues to interpret the disruption. Interestingly, subjective ratings did not vary across delay conditions, underscoring the importance of behavioral measures, as some effects of interaction disruptions may not be captured by self-report scales.
| Period | 2024 Oct 11 |
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| Event title | Swedish Cognitive Science Society conference |
| Event type | Conference |
| Location | Stockholm, SwedenShow on map |
| Degree of Recognition | National |