Dynamic Graphical Signage Improves Response Time and Decreases Negative Attitudes Towards Robots in Human-Robot Co-working

Abstract

C will blur the boundaries between traditional manual and automated manufacturing processes. However, to achieve full potential of new technology, human operators need confidence in robotic co-worker technologies and their capacities. In this experiment, we investigate the impact of screen based dynamic instructional signage on 39 participants from a manufacturing assembly line. The results provide evidence that dynamic signage helps to improve response time for the experimental group with taskrelevant signage compared to control group with no signage. Furthermore, the significantly with increasing accuracy on the task after interaction with the robot.

Graphical Signage Decreases Negative Attitudes towards Robots and Robot Anxiety in Human-Robot Co-working

“…Previous results from the studies conducted by our lab show that the presence of signage can increase efficiency and participant wellbeing [8,9]. In this paper we present preliminary results comparing the effects of static and dynamic signage on participants' negative attitudes and anxiety towards robots.…”