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Application of an adapted FMEA framework for robot-inclusivity of built environments [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2022 Mobile robots are deployed in the built environment at increasing rates. However, lack of considerations for a robot-inclusive planning has led to physical spaces that would potentially pose hazards to robots, and contribute to an overall productivity ...
Y. J. Ng +6 more
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Frontiers in Robotics and AI, 2023 Humans and robots will increasingly have to work together in the new industrial context. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the User Experience, Technology Acceptance, and overall wellbeing to achieve a smoother and more satisfying interaction while ...
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Evaluating the Robot Inclusivity of Buildings Based on Surface Unevenness
Applied SciencesMobile service robots experience excessive vibrations when travelling over uneven surfaces in their workspace, increasing the degradation rate of the mechanical components or disrupting the robot’s sensing abilities for proper localization and ...
Charan Satya Chandra Sairam Borusu +6 more
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A Framework for Auditing Robot-Inclusivity of Indoor Environments Based on Lighting Condition
BuildingsMobile service robots employ vision systems to discern objects in their workspaces for navigation or object detection. The lighting conditions of the surroundings affect a robot’s ability to discern and navigate in its work environment. Robot inclusivity
Zimou Zeng +6 more
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BuildingsDeveloping guidelines for designing robot-inclusive spaces has been challenging and resource-intensive, primarily relying on physical experiments and observations of robot interactions within the built environment.
Anilkumar Ezhilarasu +4 more
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Human–robot collaboration in surgery at the nexus of knowledge, agency, and ownership [PDF]
Scientific ReportsHuman-robot collaboration is transforming healthcare, particularly in surgical environments. Robotic surgery systems, embodied by advanced AI, are pivotal in augmenting human expertise across specialties such as gynecology and laparoscopic surgery ...
Ezgi Merdin-Uygur +4 more
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RoboticsAs collaborative robots (cobots) increasingly share workspaces with humans, ensuring safe physical human–robot interaction (pHRI) has become paramount.
Samarathunga S. M. B. P. B. +3 more
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Determinants of Technology Adoption in Tourism: Insights from a Systematic Literature Review
SAGE OpenThe rapid development of modern technology due to the global pandemic has significantly reshaped the tourism industry, incorporating innovations such as QR codes, virtual reality (VR), robot services, and artificial intelligence (AI) to meet evolving ...
Ayuan Zhang, Ban Zhang, Yongjie Zhu
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Social robots for child development: research hotspots, topic modeling, and collaborations
Humanities & Social Sciences CommunicationsSocial robots are increasingly used to support children’s cognitive, emotional, and social development, yet systematic research on overarching themes remains limited.
Xinghua Wang +6 more
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Supporting Autistic Children's Participation in Research Studies: A Mixed-Methods Study of Familiarizing Autistic Children with A Humanoid Robot. [PDF]
Autism Dev Lang ImpairIt is important that autism research is inclusive and supports the participation of a wide range of autistic people. However, there has been limited research on how to make studies accessible for autistic participants.
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