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http://dx.doi.org/10.14400/JDC.2020.18.2.361

User Preference for the Personification of Public Service Robot  

Kim, Ban-Seok (Smart Design Engineering, HongIk University, International Design School for Advanced Studies)
Kim, Seung-In (Digital Media Design, HongIk University, International Design School for Advanced Studies)
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Journal of Digital Convergence / v.18, no.2, 2020 , pp. 361-366 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to find out user preference on personification of the public service robot. Public service robot services in public places is increasing, which is expected to continue to increase. Proper anthropomorphism of robots has positive effect on user experience. On the other hand, when the level of likeness exceeds a certain point, it provokes strangeness and a sense of unease. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare standards for anthropomorphism required for public service robots. In order to find it, a survey and an in-depth interview were conducted. According to the analysis, people prefer verbal interaction with the robot, and the proper age for the voice is in their 20s and 30s. It is recommended that no biological signals appear on the robot and there is a need for personalized services. Through this research, it is expected that it will contribute to design of public service robots that enhance user experience.
Keywords
Public Service Robot; Personification; HRI; Uncanny Valley; Design;
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