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Wafa Johal1, Doğa Gatos2, Asim Evren Yantac2
1School of Computer Science and IS, Faculty of Engineering and IT, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia.
Frontiers in Robotics and AI
|September 12, 2022
Summary
This study explored social drones in education through remote workshops. Findings offer design insights for integrating drones as educational tools, unlike other social robots.
Area of Science:
- Human-Robot Interaction
- Human-Drone Interaction
- Educational Technology
Background:
- Social robots are established in education, but flying robots remain unexplored.
- Existing research focuses on terrestrial social robots for classroom assistance.
- This study addresses the gap in understanding social drones within educational settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the potential roles and interactions of social drones in education.
- To explore design considerations for social drones in classroom environments.
- To differentiate social drones from other educational robots.
Main Methods:
- Conducted seven online remote workshops with 20 participants.
- Utilized online collaboration tools and a sketch artist for envisioning.
- Focused on participant perspectives regarding drone roles, interaction, and design.
Main Results:
- Identified key design implications for social drone roles and capabilities.
- Revealed participant ideas for drone appearance and functionality in classrooms.
- Highlighted differences between social drones and other educational robots.
Conclusions:
- Social drones present a novel avenue for educational applications.
- Further research is needed for developing and designing drones in education.
- Workshop findings provide a foundation for future human-drone interaction in learning environments.
Keywords:
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