Improvisation Theatre as HRI simulation tool

Abstract

This paper discusses how improvisation theatre can be used as a tool for design and (design) education in the field of Human-Robot Interaction. This tool has been explored in settings focused on design education for students as well as care professionals. In this paper, a format and set of guiding principles that were found to work constructively will be presented, as well as a discussion on outcomes, results, and insights from a number of sessions.