The science of how people interact socially with robots is still fairly young. One area of ongoing study is how people figure out the way the robot works -- that is, form a "mental model" of the robot. We are especially ignorant of how this happens over time, starting with...
The science of how people interact socially with robots is still fairly young. One area of ongoing study is how people figure out the way the robot works -- that is, form a "mental model" of the robot. We are especially ignorant of how this happens over time, starting with...
Assistive mobile manipulators have the potential
to one day serve as surrogates and helpers for people with
disabilities, giving them the freedom to perform tasks such as
scratching an itch, picking up a cup, or socializing with their
families. This article introduces a collaborative project with the
goal of putting...