Wood, N., Sharkey, A., Mountain, G. et al. (1 more author) (2015) The paro robot seal as a social mediator for healthy users. In: Proceedings of AISB Convention 2015. 4th International Symposium on New Frontiers in Human-Robot Interaction, 21.04.2015 - 22.04.2015, Canterbury, UK. University of Kent
Abstract
Robots are being designed to provide companionship, but there is some concern that they could lead to a reduction in human contact for vulnerable populations. However, some field data suggests that robots may have a social mediation effect in humanhuman interactions. This study examined social mediation effects in a controlled laboratory setting. In this study 114 unacquainted female volunteers were put in pairs and randomised to interact together with an active Paro, an inactive Paro, or a dinosaur toy robot. Each pair was invited to evaluate and interact with the robot together during a ten minute session. Post-interaction questionnaires measured the quality of dyadic interaction between participants during the session. Our results indicate that the strongest social mediation effect was from the active Paro.
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Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2015 The Author(s). For reuse permissions, please contact the authors. |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Engineering (Sheffield) > Department of Computer Science (Sheffield) The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Science (Sheffield) > Department of Psychology (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 01 Jun 2016 14:14 |
Last Modified: | 06 Jun 2016 12:54 |
Published Version: | https://www.cs.kent.ac.uk/events/2015/AISB2015/pro... |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | University of Kent |
Refereed: | Yes |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:95993 |