Investigating Mind Perception in HRI through Real-Time Implicit and Explicit Measurements

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Pekçetin T. N., Acarturk C., Urgen B. A.

19th Annual ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction, HRI 2024, Colorado, United States Of America, 11 - 15 March 2024, pp.139-141 identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • Doi Number: 10.1145/3610978.3638366
  • City: Colorado
  • Country: United States Of America
  • Page Numbers: pp.139-141
  • Keywords: ecological validity, human-robot interaction, implicit association test, mind perception, social robotics
  • Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
  • Middle East Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Social robots have revolutionized social interaction and communication. This study explores our perception of robots, focusing on the factors influencing evaluations of Agency and Experience - two dimensions of mind perception. Three distinct aspects of our research include: investigating perceiver determinants alongside perceived agents and their actions, utilizing a naturalistic setup featuring live actions of both human and robot actors, and employing a comprehensive approach with both implicit and explicit measurements. In-person data were collected from 160 individuals across four generations. Future steps involve data analysis and result discussion. This study reevaluates the determinants of mind perception using a real-time paradigm, intending to contribute to the ongoing debate and deepen our understanding of mind perception in HRI.