Human-Cobot Interaction - Making Collaborative Robots More User-Friendly, prof. yuval cohen, prof. shraga shoval

 Human-Cobot Interaction - Making Collaborative Robots More User-Friendly

what makes humans feel comfortable and safe when working alongside collaborative robots (cobots).

Why It Matters: While extensive research exists on human-computer interaction, we know surprisingly little about close-proximity human-cobot collaboration without physical barriers.

Key Research Focus: The study examines four critical factors affecting user comfort and safety:

  1. Interface Design: 
    • Text-based communication
    • Female voice interaction
    • Male voice interaction
    • Visual feedback systems
  2. Physical Factors: 
    • Cobot operating speed
    • Applied force during interaction
  3. Communication Frequency: 
    • Impact of interaction intervals
    • Response timing
  4. Gender Differences: 
    • Exploring varying comfort levels between male and female users

Impact: This research could revolutionize how we design and implement cobot systems in workplaces, making human-robot collaboration more natural and comfortable.