Challenges & Opportunities for the Adoption and Integration of Human-Robot Interaction Technologies

What is it about?

Our proposed workshop will explore these challenges and opportunities, providing a crucial platform for researchers, developers, and stakeholders to collaborate, share insights, and address these issues collectively. By fostering interdisciplinary dialogue, our workshop aims to catalyze innovation, establish best practices, and inform policies for responsible HRI integration. The community will gain invaluable knowledge, networking opportunities, and the chance to shape the future of HRI technologies while considering the technological and social factors crucial to their adoption and integration. Our main objective is to create a welcoming environment to discuss these issues and explore potential improvements together with attendees.

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Why is it important?

The integration and adoption of Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) technologies present numerous challenges and opportunities. Adoption refers to the initial selection for use, while integration involves acceptance within the user environment Eneh(2010). As we move towards a hybrid society with robots, issues like privacy concerns, ethical considerations, and potential job displacement must be addressed. However, the benefits are equally compelling, including improved efficiency, enhanced safety in hazardous environments, and assistance with physically demanding or repetitive tasks.