Research Information System
Thesis Type: Postgraduate
Institution Of The Thesis: Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Informatics, Turkey
Approval Date: 2024
Thesis Language: Turkish
Student: FATMA BAL
Supervisor: Mehmet Tekerek
Abstract:
Robots are mechanisms that can effectively perform the tasks assigned to them, work instead of humans in dangerous environments, and repeat the same movements precisely. The increasing use of these mechanisms leads to an increase in the environments that require them to interact with humans. Humanoid robots with human-look have been developed to attract people's attention. Developments in technology and artificial intelligence have led to the development of social robots which can interact with humans. Today, some types of robots that can have both human-look and social abilities. These robots are defined as social humanoid robots. In this study, Pepper Robot, which is the pioneer of social humanoid robots, whose number and usage areas are increasing day by day, is preferred. The problems encountered by these robots in the human interaction process were analyzed. Suggestions are presented to address these problems. Lastly, a social humanoid robot application was developed within the framework of these suggestions. The problems experienced by the social humanoid robot during interaction with humans are summarized in a table as after literature review. The most common problems can be listed as follows: problems caused by people do not know how to interact with robots, problems caused by the robot's poor ability to communicate, and problems caused by the inefficient use of the tablet on the robot. These problems show that people find it difficult to interact naturally with social humanoid robots. These problems affect the usability of the robot. Usability is defined as the ease of achieving certain goals when using technology. In this study, Nielsen's design principles were taken into consideration while evaluating humanrobot interaction. The social capabilities of the Pepper Robot used in the study are explained in detail. Then, the competencies that Pepper should have, are discussed within the framework of Nielsen's principles, and recommendations are given. A number prediction application was developed in line with these suggestions. When the application is launched, the robot first introduces itself and then provides information about the application if the user wishes. In addition, a suitable interface was developed that allows the user to interact using the tablet. According to the number guessed by the user, the robot informs the user both verbally and using body language. Keywords: Human Robot Interaction, Pepper Robot, Robot Applications, Social Humanoid Robot