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A Theoretical and Qualitative Approach to Evaluating Children's Robot-Mediated Levels of Presence

Veronica Ahumada-Newhart1,2, Jacquelynne S Eccles2,3

  • 1Institute for Clinical and Translational Science, University of California, Irvine.

Technology, Mind, and Behavior
|July 11, 2022
PubMed

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Robotic avatars can help homebound children engage in developmental experiences. A new framework evaluates robot-mediated presence, identifying three levels: copresent, cooperating, and collaborating, to improve social supports.

Area of Science:

  • Child Development
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Robotics

Background:

  • 2.5 million US children are homebound annually due to illness, impacting development and well-being.
  • Bronfenbrenner's bioecological systems theory and self-determination theory offer insights into development in organic environments.
  • Presence theory in virtual environments provides concepts applicable to robot-mediated interactions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore implications of being homebound for child development and well-being.
  • To investigate the role of robotic avatars in providing developmental experiences for homebound children.
  • To develop a framework for evaluating robot-mediated presence in homebound children.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesized theories of human development (bioecological systems, self-determination) with presence theory.
  • Developed a framework to evaluate robot-mediated presence.
  • Conducted a systematic, multicase study on robot-mediated presence in schools for homebound children.

Main Results:

  • Identified three levels of robot-mediated presence: copresent, cooperating, and collaborating.
  • Provided empirical data from the first systematic, multicase study on this topic.
  • Established a foundational framework for consistent evaluation of robot-mediated presence.

Conclusions:

  • Robot-mediated presence can support developmental experiences for homebound children.
  • The developed framework aids in evaluating presence and engagement.
  • Understanding developmental needs is crucial for designing effective robotic interventions and social supports.

Keywords:
augmented realitychild developmentcollaborative robotshuman–robot interactionpresence

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