{"id":1471,"date":"2023-05-15T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-15T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/robotics24.net\/blog\/?post_type=glossary&#038;p=1471"},"modified":"2024-07-31T12:23:13","modified_gmt":"2024-07-31T12:23:13","slug":"hri-human-robot-interaction","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/robotics24.net\/blog\/glossary\/hri-human-robot-interaction\/","title":{"rendered":"HRI &#8211; Human\u2013Robot\u00a0Interaction"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plural \u279d&nbsp;Human-Robot Interactions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Human-robot interaction (HRI) is the study of the interaction between humans and robots, and encompasses the design, implementation, and evaluation of robots that work alongside or interact with people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Etymology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The term HRI &#8220;human-robot interaction&#8221; is formed by the combination of &#8220;human&#8221; and &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/robotics24.net\/blog\/glossary\/robot\/\" data-type=\"glossary\" data-id=\"787\">robot <\/a>interaction&#8221; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The field emerged in the late 20th century as robots began to be increasingly integrated into society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Synonyms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Human-Machine Interaction (HMI), Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), robot-human interaction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Antonyms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Robot-robot interaction, machine-machine interaction, &nbsp;Human-Human Interaction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pronunciation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\/\u02c8hju\u02d0m\u0259n \u02c8r\u0259\u028ab\u0259t \u02cc\u026ant\u0259r\u02c8ak\u0283\u0259n\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related terms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/robotics24.net\/blog\/glossary\/robot\/\" data-type=\"glossary\" data-id=\"787\">Robot<\/a> &#8211; Natural Language Processing (NLP) &#8211; Human\u2013Robot&nbsp;Interface &#8211; Human-robot collaboration &#8211; Human-robot communication &#8211; Human-robot cooperation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example Sentences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Human-robot interaction is crucial in the design of&nbsp;cobots&nbsp;for manufacturing processes. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Researchers are developing new techniques to improve human-robot interaction in healthcare settings. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The success of a&nbsp;teleoperated robot&nbsp;depends significantly on the quality of human-robot interaction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Curiosities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2015, a&nbsp;hitchhiking robot&nbsp;named &#8220;hitchBOT&#8221; was created to explore human-robot interaction in a social context. It successfully hitchhiked across Canada and parts of Europe but was damaged in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The &#8220;RoboCup&#8221; is an annual international robotics competition aimed at promoting robotics and&nbsp;AI&nbsp;research, with a focus on human-robot interaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Quotations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;HRI is an inherently interdisciplinary field that studies how humans and robots interact, communicate, collaborate, assist, and learn from each other.&#8221;<\/p>\n<cite>MIT Media Lab<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Robots are not our enemy \u2013 our enemy is our own intelligence, driving the development of technology without wisdom.&#8221;<\/p>\n<cite>Max Tegmark, Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The new challenge is not how to communicate with robots but how to live with them.&#8221;<\/p>\n<cite>Sherry Turkle,&nbsp;Alone Together: Why We Expect More from Technology and Less from Each Other<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Historical References<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the 1950s, Joseph Engelberger and George Devol developed the <a href=\"https:\/\/robotics24.net\/blog\/history-of-robots-origins-myths-facts\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"684\">first industrial robot<\/a>,&nbsp;Unimate, paving the way for the development of HRI.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the 1980s, the&nbsp;MIT Media Lab&nbsp;initiated the&nbsp;HRI research&nbsp;field with a focus on developing robots that could interact with humans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In 1996, Honda introduced the&nbsp;humanoid robot&nbsp;P3, marking a significant milestone in&nbsp;HRI&nbsp;research and development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fields of applications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examples of applications that use HRI include service robots in healthcare and hospitality, assistive robots for people with disabilities, and educational robots that help teach students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HRI can also be used in industrial settings, such as manufacturing and logistics, where robots can collaborate with humans to perform tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What are the main goals of human-robot interaction?<br><\/strong>The main goals of human-robot interaction are to design, implement, and evaluate robots that can work alongside or interact with people in a safe, effective, and efficient manner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This includes ensuring that robots are easy to use and understand, that they can communicate effectively with humans, and that they are able to adapt to the needs and preferences of the people they interact with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Who studies human-robot interaction?<br><\/strong>Human-robot interaction is studied by a variety of researchers and engineers, including computer scientists, psychologists, human-factors experts, and roboticists, as well as experts in other related fields such as cognitive science and sociology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How does HRI work?<br><\/strong>HRI involves the use of various technologies, such as sensors, actuators, and communication systems, to enable robots to perceive and respond to human input and behavior. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This includes developing algorithms for natural language processing and computer vision, as well as designing user interfaces and interaction protocols that are intuitive and effective for humans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What are some challenges associated with developing HRI?<br><\/strong>Some challenges associated with developing HRI include the complexity of human behavior and interaction, as well as the need to ensure that robots are safe, reliable, and trustworthy in their interactions with humans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, there are <a href=\"https:\/\/robotics24.net\/blog\/glossary\/roboethics\/\" data-type=\"glossary\" data-id=\"864\">ethical<\/a> and social considerations related to the use of robots in various contexts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>the study of the interaction between humans and robots, and encompasses 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