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Abstract

A key factor for the acceptance of robots as regular partners in humancentered environments is the appropriateness and predictability of their behaviors, which depend partially on the robot behavior’s conformity to social norms. Previous experimental studies have shown that robots that follow social norms and the corresponding interactions are perceived more positively by humans than robots or interactions that do not adhere to social norms. However, the conducted studies only focused on the effects of social norm compliance in specific scenarios. Therefore, this paper aims to guide further research studies by compiling how researchers in relevant research fields think the perception of robots and the corresponding interactions are influenced independently of a specific scenario if a robot’s behavior conforms to social norms. Additionally, this study investigates what characteristics and metrics constitute a good general benchmark to objectively evaluate the behavior of social robots regarding its conformity to social norms according to researchers in relevant research communities. Finally, the paper summarizes how the obtained results can guide future research toward socially aware robot behavior.

DOI

10.1075/is.22029.roe

Publication Date

2023-04-21

Publication Title

Interaction Studies: Social Behaviour and Communication in Biological and Artificial Systems

Volume

23

First Page

513

Last Page

552

ISSN

1572-0381

Embargo Period

2023-11-03

Organisational Unit

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

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