Exploring human-robot trust: Insights from the first 1000 subjects

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Abstract

Our work explores the possibility of using robots to aid humans in emergency evacuation situations [1, 2] Contrary to popular belief, the greatest risk to people during an emergency is not panic. Rather, it is the tendency to disregard automatic alarms and wait for further instructions [3]. Robots offer the possibility of providing individualized directions during an emergency. We believe that tailored directions will encourage people to take the emergency seriously. Robots might also alleviate congestion at egress choke points, an issue which has led to increased fatalities in some fires. During a fire, for example, a robot might direct some portion of evacuees to alternative egress points, thus easing congestion at these choke points and improving survivability.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2015 International Conference on Collaboration Technologies and Systems, CTS 2015
EditorsWaleed W. Smari, Joseph Natarian, William McQuay, Mads Nygard
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages485-486
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)9781467376464
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 19 2015
Event16th International Conference on Collaboration Technologies and Systems, CTS 2015 - Atlanta, United States
Duration: Jun 1 2015Jun 5 2015

Publication series

Name2015 International Conference on Collaboration Technologies and Systems, CTS 2015

Other

Other16th International Conference on Collaboration Technologies and Systems, CTS 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAtlanta
Period6/1/156/5/15

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Hardware and Architecture
  • Computer Science Applications

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