[iva] *New Issue* ACM Transactions on Human-Robot Interaction 14(1) March 2025

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ACM Transactions on Human-Robot Interaction
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We are pleased to announce the publication of Volume 14, Issue 1, March 2025.
https://dl.acm.org/toc/thri/2025/14/1


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Perspectives
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The Iron Cage of Social Robotics
Karolina Zawieska
Abstract: This article focuses on the conviction that has been popular within parts of the Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) community and beyond that social robots are or soon will become part of our everyday lives. Given the limited availability of social robots on ...
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/3695772.


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Surveys
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Systematic Review of Social Robots for Health and Wellbeing: A Personal Healthcare Journey Lens
Moojan Ghafurian, Shruti Chandra, Rebecca Hutchinson, Angelica Lim, Ishan Baliyan, Jimin Rhim, Garima Gupta, Alexander M. Aroyo, Samira Rasouli, Kerstin Dautenhahn
Abstract: Social robots have great potential in supporting individuals' physical and mental health/wellbeing. While they have been increasingly evaluated in some domains, such as with children with autism, their evaluation has not been as extensive in other areas. ...
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/3700446.


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Regular Papers
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Enacting Human–Robot Encounters with Theater Professionals on a Mixed Reality Stage
Marco C. Rozendaal, Jered Vroon, Maaike Bleeker
Abstract: In this article, we report on methodological insights gained from a workshop in which we collaborated with theater professionals to enact situated encounters between humans and robots on a mixed reality stage combining VR with real-life interaction. We ...
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/3678186.

Music Mode: Transforming Robot Movement into Music Increases Likability and Perceived Intelligence
Catie Cuan, Emre Fisher, Allison Okamura, Tom Engbersen
Abstract: As robots enter everyday spaces like offices, the sounds they create affect how they are perceived. We present "Music Mode," a novel mapping between a robot's joint motions and sounds, programmed by artists and engineers to make the robot generate music ...
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/3686811.

Comparison of Human-Drone Distancing Studies across In-Person and Online Modalities
Karissa Jelonek, Siya Kunde, Nathan Simms, Gerson Uriarte, Brittany Duncan
Abstract: Human–robot proxemics behaviors can vary based on personal, robot, and environmental factors which, along with their deployment in public-facing interactions, calls for an in-depth exploration. This article explores the impact of altitude and safety ...
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/3675757.

From "Made In" to Mukokuseki: Exploring the Visual Perception of National Identity in Robots
Katie Seaborn, Haruki Kotani, Peter Pennefather
Abstract: People read human characteristics into the design of social robots, a visual process with socio-cultural implications. One factor may be nationality, a complex social characteristic that is linked to ethnicity, culture, and other factors of identity that ...
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/3681782.

Sense of Embodiment Supports Motor Learning and Adaptation in Tele-Robotics
Sara Falcone, Robin Lieftink, Anne-Marie Brouwer, Douwe Dresscher, Dirk Heylen, Jan Van Erp
Abstract: In this article, we transition from the theoretical and experimental groundwork of manipulating and measuring Sense of Embodiment (SoE) to addressing a fundamental question: What is the purpose of optimizing the SoE in a teleoperation system? This ...
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/3688858.

Privacy beyond Data: Assessment and Mitigation of Privacy Risks in Robotic Technology for Elderly Care
Reinhard Grabler, Sabine Theresia Koeszegi
Abstract: The introduction of robotic technology in the context of elderly care poses new privacy challenges. We conducted a systematic literature review of publications from 2010 to mid-2023, focusing on privacy-related concerns and efforts to resolve privacy ...
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/3689216.

Assessing the Impact of Alerts on the Human Supervisor’s Decision-Making Performance in Multi-Robot Missions
Sarah Al-Hussaini, Yuxiang Guan, Jason M. Gregory, Kimberly Pollard, Peter Khooshabeh, Satyandra K. Gupta
Abstract: Multi-robot teams can be very useful in a wide variety of search and rescue missions in challenging environments. In a mission with considerable uncertainty due to intermittent communications, degraded information flow, and failures, humans need to assess ...
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/3689828.

Human-Robot Team Performance Compared to Full Robot Autonomy in 16 Real-World Search and Rescue Missions: Adaptation of the DARPA Subterranean Challenge
Nicole Robinson, Jason Williams, David Howard, Brendan Tidd, Fletcher Talbot, Brett Wood, Alex Pitt, Navinda Kottege, Dana Kulić
Abstract: Human operators in human-robot teams are commonly perceived to be critical for mission success. To explore the direct and perceived impact of operator input on task success and team performance, 16 real-world missions (10 h) were conducted based on the ...
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/3665319.

Why Would Professionals Choose to Use a Robot with Their Clients with Autism? Applying the Theory of Planned Behaviour to Determine Professionals' Intentions
Louise Charpiot, Andreia Pinto Costa, Georges Steffgen
Abstract: Robots are thought to be able to address some of society’s challenges in autism care and education. Robots may extend services and provide them in personalised, repeated, and playful ways. However, it is still largely unknown to what extent professionals ...
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/3682073.

Expressing Anger with Robot for Tackling the Onset of Robot Abuse
Keisuke Nishiwaki, Dražen Brščić, Takayuki Kanda
Abstract: Service robots in public spaces can sometimes become victims of ‘abuse’, manifesting as persistent blocking of the robot’s path, physical violence such as pushing or pulling, or abusive language. This kind of abuse can be a serious obstacle to the ...
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/3696467.

Investigation of Low-Moral Actions by Malicious Anonymous Operators of Avatar Robots
Taha Shaheen, Dražen Brščić, Takayuki Kanda
Abstract: Avatar robots allow a teleoperator to interact with the people and environment of a remote place. Malicious operators can use this technology to perpetrate malicious or low-moral actions. In this study, we used hazard identification workshops to identify ...
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/3696466.

User Requirements and Involvement Methods in the Development of Hand Exoskeletons: A Review
Sedef Süner-Pla-Cerdà, Batuhan Şahin, Kutluk Bilge Arikan
Abstract: Current hand exoskeleton systems for assistive and rehabilitative purposes pose challenges due to weight, bulk, and size, thus negatively affecting user experience in terms of comfort and wearability. End-user involvement is vital during design and ...
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/3698240.

Socially Assistive Robots and Sensory Feedback for Engaging Older Adults in Cognitive Activities
Emilyann Nault, Lynne Baillie, Frank Broz
Abstract: Motivating older adults to engage in cognitive activities has the potential to slow cognitive decline. This article presents a participatory design (PD) workshop and follow-up prototype evaluation to determine how cognitive training activities can be ...
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/3698241.

Towards a Hierarchical User Requirement Structure for Upper Limb Assistive Robotics
Susanne Frennert, Maria Pozzi, Johanna Persson, Mariagrazia D’Ippolito, Donatella Mattia, Eva Díez-Rodríguez, Antonio Oliviero, Sara Fernández-Canosa, Fátima Villamayor Vega, Alessandro Giannotta, Simone Rossi, Andrea D’avella, Domenico Prattichizzo
Abstract: This article presents the results of an interdisciplinary study encompassing data collected from 108 in-depth interviews and 15 participatory workshops aimed at exploring the requirements of a diverse range of stakeholders in relation to assistive ...
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/3698242.

A Transparency-Based Action Model Implemented in a Robotic Physical Trainer for Improved HRI
Naama Aharony, Maya Krakovski, Yael Edan
Abstract: Transparency is an important aspect of human–robot interaction (HRI), as it can improve system trust and usability, leading to improved communication and performance. However, most transparency models focus only on the amount of information given to ...
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/3700598.

Motives and Risks of Self-Disclosure to Robots versus Humans
Angelika Augustine, Friederike Eyssel
Abstract: The extent to which people self-disclose depends on the valence and intimacy of that information. We developed a 16-item measure that features both dimensions to assess participants’ inclination to self-disclose to humans and robots across three studies, ...
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/3700887.

A Framework to Design Engaging Interactions in Socially Assistive Robots to Mitigate Dementia-Related Symptoms
Dagoberto Cruz-Sandoval, Monica Tentori, Jesus Favela
Abstract: People with dementia (PwD) often exhibit behavioral, physiological, and social symptoms that affect their relationships and reduce their quality of life. Socially assistive robots (SARs) have proven effective in reducing some of these symptoms. However, ...
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/3700889.


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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

Iolanda Leite, KTH Royal Institute of Technology
James E. Young, University of Manitoba
Editors-in-Chief, ACM Transactions on Human-Robot Interaction