[iva] *New Special Issue* ACM Transactions on Human-Robot Interaction 11(3) September 2022

[young at cs.umanitoba.ca]

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ACM Transactions on Human-Robot Interaction
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We are pleased to announce the publication of the Special Issue on Test Methods for Human-Robot Teaming Performance Evaluations, as Volume 11, Issue 3, September 2022.
https://dl.acm.org/toc/thri/2022/11/3


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Special Issue - Test Methods for Human-Robot Teaming Performance Evaluations
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Introduction to the Special Issue on Test Methods for Human-Robot Teaming Performance Evaluations
Jeremy A. Marvel, Shelly Bagchi, Megan Zimmerman, Murat Aksu, Brian Antonishek, Yue Wang, Ross Mead, Terry Fong, Heni Ben Amor
Abstract: This special issue of the Transactions on Human-Robot Interaction highlights, documents, and explores the metrics, test methods, and artifacts used in human-robot interaction (HRI) research. This collection of articles brings to attention the ...
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/3544303.

Intuitive, Efficient and Ergonomic Tele-Nursing Robot Interfaces: Design Evaluation and Evolution
Tsung-Chi Lin, Achyuthan Unni Krishnan, Zhi Li
Abstract: Tele-nursing robots provide a safe approach for patient-caring in quarantine areas. For effective nurse–robot collaboration, ergonomic teleoperation and intuitive interfaces with low physical and cognitive workload must be developed. We propose a ...
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/3526108.

Human-Robot Scaffolding: An Architecture to Foster Problem-solving Skills
John Páez, Enrique González
Abstract: In order to give assertive support, robots need to understand the cognitive and emotional characteristics of learners while in the learning process. Also, if the task involves handling capacity, robots must have similar skills. Three concepts were ...
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/3526109.

Evaluating Human–Robot Interaction Algorithms in Shared Autonomy via Quality Diversity Scenario Generation
Matthew C. Fontaine, Stefanos Nikolaidis
Abstract: The growth of scale and complexity of interactions between humans and robots highlights the need for new computational methods to automatically evaluate novel algorithms and applications. Exploring diverse scenarios of humans and robots interacting in ...
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/3476412.

SocNavBench: A Grounded Simulation Testing Framework for Evaluating Social Navigation
Abhijat Biswas, Allan Wang, Gustavo Silvera, Aaron Steinfeld, Henny Admoni
Abstract: The human-robot interaction community has developed many methods for robots to navigate safely and socially alongside humans. However, experimental procedures to evaluate these works are usually constructed on a per-method basis. Such disparate ...
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/3476413.

Measuring the Quality of Learning in a Human–Robot Collaboration: A Study of Laparoscopic Surgery
Eléonore Ferrier-Barbut, Philippe Gauthier, Vanda Luengo, Geoffroy Canlorbe, Marie-Aude Vitrani
Abstract: Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery (RALS) is now prevalent in operating rooms. This situation requires future surgeons to learn Classic Laparoscopic Surgery (CLS) and RALS simultaneously. Therefore, along with the investigation of the differences in ...
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/3476414.

Accepting Human-like Avatars in Social and Professional Roles
Medha Sharma, Kavita Vemuri
Abstract: Humans report perceptions of unease or eeriness as humanoid/android robots and digital avatars approach human-like physical resemblance, a phenomenon alluded by the Uncanny Valley theory. This study extends the discussions on interactions and acceptance ...
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/3526026.

Metrics for Robot Proficiency Self-assessment and Communication of Proficiency in Human-robot Teams
Adam Norton, Henny Admoni, Jacob Crandall, Tesca Fitzgerald, Alvika Gautam, Michael Goodrich, Amy Saretsky, Matthias Scheutz, Reid Simmons, Aaron Steinfeld, Holly Yanco
Abstract: As development of robots with the ability to self-assess their proficiency for accomplishing tasks continues to grow, metrics are needed to evaluate the characteristics and performance of these robot systems and their interactions with humans. This ...
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/3522579.

Metrics for Human-Robot Team Design: A Teamwork Perspective on Evaluation of Human-Robot Teams
Lanssie Mingyue Ma, Martijn Ijtsma, Karen M. Feigh, Amy R. Pritchett
Abstract: Metrics for human-robot teaming should extend to teams consisting of multiple human and robotic agents, and to teams working in complex, dynamic work domains. This work proposes that to comprehensively analyze and evaluate multi-human, multi-robot teams, ...
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/3522581.

Design and Evaluation of an Augmented Reality Head-mounted Display Interface for Human Robot Teams Collaborating in Physically Shared Manufacturing Tasks
Wesley P. Chan, Geoffrey Hanks, Maram Sakr, Haomiao Zhang, Tiger Zuo, H. F. Machiel van der Loos, Elizabeth Croft
Abstract: We provide an experimental evaluation of a wearable augmented reality (AR) system we have developed for human-robot teams working on tasks requiring collaboration in shared physical workspace. Recent advances in AR technology have facilitated the ...
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/3524082.

A Framework to Explore Proximate Human-Robot Coordination
Sachiko Matsumoto, Auriel Washburn, Laurel D. Riek
Abstract: Proximate human-robot teaming (pxHRT) is a complex subspace within human-robot interaction. Studies in this space involve a range of equipment and methods, including the ability to sense people and robots precisely. Research in this area draws from a wide ...
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/3526101.

Trust Measurement in Human-Autonomy Teams: Development of a Conceptual Toolkit
Andrea Krausman, Catherine Neubauer, Daniel Forster, Shan Lakhmani, Anthony L. Baker, Sean M. Fitzhugh, Gregory Gremillion, Julia L. Wright, Jason S. Metcalfe, Kristin E. Schaefer
Abstract: The rise in artificial intelligence capabilities in autonomy-enabled systems and robotics has pushed research to address the unique nature of human-autonomy team collaboration. The goal of these advanced technologies is to enable rapid decision-making, ...
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/3530874.

A Methodology to Design and Evaluate HRI Teaming Tasks in Robotic Competitions
Andrea Marrella, Lun Wang, Luca Iocchi, Daniele Nardi
Abstract: As social robots become more prominent in our lives, their interaction with humans takes an increasing role, and new collaborative scenarios emerge. This development brings the need to realize robust test methods enabling the design and evaluation of ...
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/3528415.

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ACM THRI welcomes contributions from across HRI and Robotics. For details on the journal, information for authors, and upcoming Special Issues, please visit the ACM THRI website: http://thri.acm.org

Odest Chadwicke Jenkins
Selma Sabanovic
ACM THRI Editors-in-Chief

James Young, University of Manitoba
ACM THRI Managing Editor