Research Area: Assistive Robotics
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Understanding Dentists’ and Patients’ Perspectives on Dentistry Robots: An Exploratory Study in Dentist-Patient-Robot Interaction
Abstract As dental professionals face strenuous conditions and patients experience dissatisfaction or unsuccessful procedures, dental robots hold the promise to improve precision, speed, and satisfaction in dental care. However, there is a knowledge gap on patients’ and dentists’ expectations of robots in the realm of digital dentistry. As an exploratory study, we contribute an analysis of the implications of robotics in…
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Implementing LLM-Integrated Storytelling Robot
Abstract The prevalence of mental health challenges among college students calls for innovative and accessible support systems. Traditional mental health resources are underutilized due to barriers like financial constraints and discomfort in seeking help. To mitigate these issues, recent research has explored robots for mental health interventions, but their empathy-evoking storytelling capabilities remain underdeveloped. In…
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Design Guidelines for Human-Robot Interaction with Assistive Robot Manipulation Systems
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Reasons People Want Explanations After Unrecoverable Pre-Handover Failures
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The Effects of Proactive Release Behaviors During Human-Robot Handovers
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Investigating Human-Robot Handover Release Behaviors