Social robots are robots that interact with humans and each other in a socially acceptable fashion, conveying intention in a human-perceptible way, and are empowered to resolve goals with fellow agents, be they human or robot. Optimal human–robot interactions require robots to possess the following attributes: embodiment in the physical environment, quick reactions to unexpected events, computational sophistication for meeting goals, and the ability to interact with other robots for the realization of goals of increasing difficulty.
ARI as humanoid receptionist robot and visitor guide at global IT company Ayesa
Ayesa, a leader in global IT services, has started an innovative project at their Barcelona office by integrating ARI, our social humanoid receptionist robot. This case study outlines the challenges