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In this paper we investigate the influence interfaces and feedback have on human-robot trust levels when operating in a shared physical space. The task we use is specifying a "no-go" region for a robot in an indoor environment. We evaluate…

Robotics · Computer Science 2021-12-03 Marisa Hudspeth , Sogol Balali , Cindy Grimm , Ross Sowell

Social chatbots based on large language models are increasingly embedded in everyday platforms, yet how users develop trust in these systems over time remains unclear. We present a four-week longitudinal qualitative survey study (N = 27) of…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2026-04-27 Annie Landerberg , Kari Flatmo , Alan Said

Increasing anthropomorphic robot behavioral design could affect trust and cooperation positively. However, studies have shown contradicting results and suggest a task-dependent relationship between robots that display emotions and trust.…

This study investigated how wait time influences trust in and reliance on a robot. Experiment 1 was conducted as an online experiment manipulating the wait time for the task partner's action from 1 to 20 seconds and the anthropomorphism of…

Robotics · Computer Science 2023-02-17 Akihiro Maehigashi , Seiji Yamada

Scientists and philosophers have debated whether humans can trust advanced artificial intelligence (AI) agents to respect humanity's best interests. Yet what about the reverse? Will advanced AI agents trust humans? Gauging an AI agent's…

Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science 2022-12-29 Tim Johnson , Nick Obradovich

The assessment of trust between users is essential for collaboration. General reputation and ID mechanisms may support users' trust assessment. However, these mechanisms lack sensitivity to pairwise interactions and specific experience such…

Computer Science and Game Theory · Computer Science 2019-10-23 Claudia-Lavinia Ignat , Quang-Vinh Dang , Valerie Shalin

Our research project (CHATTERS) is about designing a conversational robot for children's digital information search. We want to design a robot with a suitable conversation, that fosters a responsible trust relationship between child and…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2022-05-24 Thomas Beelen , Ella Velner , Roeland Ordelman , Khiet P. Truong , Vanessa Evers , Theo Huibers

Graphical User Interface (GUI) agents extend large language models from text generation to action execution in real-world digital environments. Unlike conversational systems, GUI agents perform irreversible operations such as submitting…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2026-02-25 Yucheng Shi , Wenhao Yu , Jingyuan Huang , Wenlin Yao , Wenhu Chen , Ninghao Liu

Socially Assistive Robots (SARs) are robots that are designed to replicate the role of a caregiver, coach, or teacher, providing emotional, cognitive, and social cues to support a specific group. SARs are becoming increasingly prevalent,…

Robotics · Computer Science 2023-03-21 Khaled Kassem , Alia Saad

A social approach can be exploited for the Internet of Things (IoT) to manage a large number of connected objects. These objects operate as autonomous agents to request and provide information and services to users. Establishing trustworthy…

Social and Information Networks · Computer Science 2018-01-15 Zhiting Lin , Liang Dong

Social interactions promote well-being, yet barriers like geographic distance, time limitations, and mental health conditions can limit face-to-face interactions. Emotionally responsive AI systems, such as chatbots, offer new opportunities…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2025-10-28 Mahnaz Roshanaei , Rezvaneh Rezapour , Magy Seif El-Nasr

Social touch is essential for our social interactions, communication, and well-being. It has been shown to reduce anxiety and loneliness; and is a key channel to transmit emotions for which words are not sufficient, such as love, sympathy,…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2021-04-02 Carine Rognon , Taylor Bunge , Meiyuzi Gao , Chip Connor , Benjamin Stephens-Fripp , Casey Brown , Ali Israr

This workshop focused on identifying the challenges and dynamics between people and robots to foster short interactions and long-lasting relationships in different fields, from educational, service, collaborative, companion, care-home and…

Robotics · Computer Science 2023-11-10 Alessandra Rossi , Patrick Holthaus , Gabriella Lakatos , Sílvia Moros , Lewis Riches

Transfer learning aims to transfer knowledge or information from a source domain to a relevant target domain. In this paper, we understand transfer learning from the perspectives of knowledge transferability and trustworthiness. This…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2025-11-13 Jun Wu , Jingrui He

Emotion expressions serve as important communicative signals and are crucial cues in intuitive interactions between humans. Hence, it is essential to include these fundamentals in robotic behavior strategies when interacting with humans to…

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This workshop aimed for a deeper exploration of trust and acceptance in human-robot interaction (HRI) from a multidisciplinary perspective including robots' capabilities of sensing and perceiving other agents, the environment, and…

Robotics · Computer Science 2021-08-20 Alessandra Rossi , Patrick Holthaus , Sílvia Moros , Marcus Scheunemann , Gabriella Lakatos

The demand for social robots in fields like healthcare, education, and entertainment increases due to their emotional adaptation features. These robots leverage multimodal communication, incorporating speech, facial expressions, and…

Robotics · Computer Science 2024-07-31 Rita Frieske , Xiaoyu Mo , Yini Fang , Jay Nieles , Bertram E. Shi

To build AI-based systems that users and the public can justifiably trust one needs to understand how machine learning technologies impact trust put in these services. To guide technology developments, this paper provides a systematic…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2019-12-04 Ehsan Toreini , Mhairi Aitken , Kovila Coopamootoo , Karen Elliott , Carlos Gonzalez Zelaya , Aad van Moorsel

As technology become more advanced, those who design, use and are otherwise affected by it want to know that it will perform correctly, and understand why it does what it does, and how to use it appropriately. In essence they want to be…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2017-09-07 Brett W Israelsen

Personality has been identified as a vital factor in understanding the quality of human robot interactions. Despite this the research in this area remains fragmented and lacks a coherent framework. This makes it difficult to understand what…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2020-02-07 Lionel P. Robert , Rasha Alahmad , Connor Esterwood , Sangmi Kim , Sangseok You , Qiaoning Zhang