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Adopting a Robot with Empathy? User Perceptions and Expectations of Emotional Intelligence in Social Robots

  • Zaiqiao Ye
  • , Yuxuan Wang
  • , Chuisong Chen
  • , Peiyao Cheng*
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Harbin Institute of Technology
  • Savannah College of Art and Design
  • Harbin Institute of Technology Shenzhen

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Abstract

A robot with emotional intelligence might detect frustration in a user's tone and respond with supportive or motivational language, fostering trust and emotional bonds. This study explores users' expectations of emotional intelligence in social robots. Using the Wukong robot and the Hume.AI platform, we conducted a study with surveys and contextual interactions. Data were collected from 30 participants in the US and China. The preliminary findings indicate that emotional in-telligence in robots plays a critical role in meeting both functional and emotional needs, shaping expectations, and fostering trust. However, the expectations of users towards enhanced emotional intelligence are diversified.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHRI 2025 - Proceedings of the 2025 ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages1737-1740
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9798350378931
DOIs
StatePublished - 2025
Externally publishedYes
Event20th Annual ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction, HRI 2025 - Melbourne, Australia
Duration: 4 Mar 20256 Mar 2025

Publication series

NameACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction
ISSN (Electronic)2167-2148

Conference

Conference20th Annual ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction, HRI 2025
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityMelbourne
Period4/03/256/03/25

Keywords

  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Social Robots
  • Trust Building
  • User Expectations

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