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Human-Robot Interaction Study

Comprehensive study on natural language interaction with Pepper humanoid robot, analyzing human behavior patterns and trust factors

Year:2023-2024Type:publicationPublished in:OzCHI 2025 (Accepted)

Project Overview

Challenge

Understanding how humans naturally interact with AI systems through voice and identifying the key factors that build trust with social robots in academic environments.

Solution

Programmed Pepper humanoid robot for natural language interactions and conducted comprehensive field studies at university entrance, analyzing human behavior patterns and emotional responses.

Key Features

Pepper robot programming for natural language interactions
Large-scale field study with 99 participants
16 comprehensive one-hour interviews for deeper insights
Natural language processing and dialogue management
Behavioral pattern analysis and trust factor identification
Real-time interaction recording and analysis
Campus-wide deployment and testing
Multi-modal interaction capabilities

Results & Impact

Successfully analyzed data from 99 participants and 16 detailed interviews to identify key behavioral patterns and trust factors for social robot adoption. Research accepted for publication at OzCHI 2025.

99
Study Participants
16
Deep Interviews
2025
OzCHI Accepted

Technology Stack

AI & ML

ROS (Robot Operating System)
NLP Libraries
Data Analysis
Speech Recognition
Dialogue Systems
Statistical Analysis

Backend

Python
Pepper Robot SDK

System Architecture

Data Processing

Natural language understanding and dialogue management

AI Engine

Robot control systems with speech recognition

User Interface

Physical robot interaction with voice commands

Innovation

Comprehensive study on human-robot trust factors in natural campus environments.

Performance

Large-scale study with 99 participants and 16 detailed interviews for comprehensive insights.

Impact & Results

Project Impact

Successfully analyzed data from 99 participants and 16 detailed interviews to identify key behavioral patterns and trust factors for social robot adoption. Research accepted for publication at OzCHI 2025.

Key Achievements:

Large-scale field study with 99 participants
Identified key trust factors for HRI
Accepted for publication at OzCHI 2025
99
Participants
16
Interviews
OzCHI 2025
Publication

Future Impact

Insights from this study will guide the development of more trustworthy social robots in academic and public environments.

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