Human-human vs. human-robot teamed investigation

Abstract

Clips from an evaluation where participants, each paired with either a human or robot partner, were deployed to search a hallway for suspicious items, in a manner similar to tactics used by first responders handling bomb threats are presented. The teams used natural, verbal communication to collaborate, determine where hazards were located, and which items were suspicious. The video demonstrates that the investigations in both conditions played out in a similar manner and participants were able to complete the investigations successfully with a robot partner; however, sometimes the participants were uncertain how to interact with the robot.