Does anthropomorphism reduce stress in HRI?

摘要

In an experiment, we tested whether anthropomorphism would reduce psychological stress associated with human-robot interactions (HRI). Participants anticipated (vs. did not anticipate) an interaction with a humanlike versus machinelike robot type, and their electrodermal activity (EDA), a physiological indicator of psychological stress, was measured. Results indicate that anticipating an HRI increased psychological stress independent of robot type.