Interação criança-robô na educação: desafios computacionais na concepção de tecnologias para as próximas gerações

Abstract

Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) field is a union between several areas, such as psychology, computer science and engineering. The disciplines look for knowledge through designing and evaluating robotic systems which can contribute to the human tasks. Social and interactive skills are part of HRI, being increasingly studied to make the interactions more enjoyable, reliable and long-term. Researchers show that humans tend to attribute characteristics of life to robots and to have a social relationship with them, due of a biological appearance similarity and the ability to demonstrate movements. This manifestation occurs mainly in children and it is the purpose of this study is to evaluate and understand how the relationship between children and robots occurs and how a robot can aid in learning in the educational environment. We have explored some applications already performed and which theories and metrics used to measure the interaction. In this study, we investigated through an experiment carried out in a kindergarten school the factors of usability, social acceptance, user experience and social impact. The results show that robotics in education is very well accepted by students and also by teachers and that robot movements are fundamental to hold attention and motivate children to interact (sic).