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- Social telepresence robots, primarily designed for adults, are being evaluated for their effectiveness in social and learning activities specifically for children.
- The study involved 28 child participants who engaged in a lesson about robots, followed by personalization activities with telerobots and a creative design project.
- Initial findings from this research aim to enhance the design of telepresence robots to better support the identities and educational experiences of remote children in inclusive settings.
Article Abstract
Social telepresence robots (i.e., telerobots) are used for social and learning experiences by children. However, most (if not all) commercially available telerobot bodies were designed for adults in corporate or healthcare settings. Due to an adult-focused market, telerobot design has typically not considered important factors such as age and physical aspect in the design of robot bodies. To better understand how peer interactants can facilitate the identities of remote children through personalization of robot bodies, we conducted an exploratory study to evaluate collaborative robot personalization. In this study, child participants (N=28) attended an interactive lesson on robots in our society. After the lesson, participants interacted with two telerobots for personalization activities and a robot fashion show. Finally, participants completed an artwork activity on robot design. Initial findings from this study will inform our continued work on telepresence robots for virtual inclusion and improved educational experiences of remote children and their peers.
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