Robot choreography: An aesthetic application in user acceptance of a robotic arm

An industrial robotic arm has been programmed for use by quadriplegics, as a personal assistant in a rehabilitative setting. This case study is an investigation of the acceptance of this device by individuals who may be likely to use the robot in an actual home or work setting. The use and acceptance of assistive devices has been a significant problem in the utilization of these instruments. An assessment of attitudinal changes of selected quadriplegics in response to the presentation of two orientation programs on the use of a robotic arm was the focus of this project. The whole study can be conceived of as a series of series of investigations of the hypothesis that aesthetic movement of a robotic arm can affect an individual´s attitude toward the acceptance and use of robots. As a piece of exploratory research, this case study does not reveal conclusive evidence to support the hypothesis.