ロボット相棒に向けて：盲導犬ロボット設計のためのハンドラーと盲導犬の相互作用の理解
Towards Robotic Companions: Understanding Handler-Guide Dog Interactions for Informed Guide Dog Robot Design
盲導犬利用者と訓練士へのインタビューと観察を通じて、盲導犬との相互作用やニーズを明らかにし、盲導犬ロボットの設計指針を導出した研究。
著者: Hochul Hwang, Hee-Tae Jung, Nicholas A Giudice, Joydeep Biswas, Sunghoon Ivan Lee, Donghyun Kim
分類: cs.RO, cs.HC
原文アブストラクト
Dog guides are favored by blind and low-vision (BLV) individuals for their ability to enhance independence and confidence by reducing safety concerns and increasing navigation efficiency compared to traditional mobility aids. However, only a relatively small proportion of BLV individuals work with dog guides due to their limited availability and associated maintenance responsibilities. There is considerable recent interest in addressing this challenge by developing legged guide dog robots. This study was designed to determine critical aspects of the handler-guide dog interaction and better understand handler needs to inform guide dog robot development. We conducted semi-structured interviews and observation sessions with 23 dog guide handlers and 5 trainers. Thematic analysis revealed critical limitations in guide dog work, desired personalization in handler-guide dog interaction, and important perspectives on future guide dog robots. Grounded on these findings, we discuss pivotal design insights for guide dog robots aimed for adoption within the BLV community.
