Paper ID: 2404.09844

Facial Features Integration in Last Mile Delivery Robots

Delgermaa Gankhuyag, Stephanie Groiß, Lena Schwamberger, Özge Talay, Cristina Olaverri-Monreal

Delivery services have undergone technological advancements, with robots now directly delivering packages to recipients. While these robots are designed for efficient functionality, they have not been specifically designed for interactions with humans. Building on the premise that incorporating human-like characteristics into a robot has the potential to positively impact technology acceptance, this study explores human reactions to a robot characterized with facial expressions. The findings indicate a correlation between anthropomorphic features and the observed responses.

Submitted: Apr 15, 2024