Journal of Digital Convergence (디지털융복합연구)

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User Preference for the Personification of Public Service Robot

공공서비스 로봇의 의인화에 관한 사용자 선호

  • Kim, Ban-Seok (Smart Design Engineering, HongIk University, International Design School for Advanced Studies) ;
  • Kim, Seung-In (Digital Media Design, HongIk University, International Design School for Advanced Studies)
  • 김반석 (홍익대학교 국제디자인전문대학원 스마트디자인엔지니어링 전공) ;
  • 김승인 (홍익대학교 국제디자인전문대학원 디지털미디어디자인 전공)
  • Received : 2019.11.14
  • Accepted : 2020.02.20
  • Published : 2020.02.28
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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to find out user preference on personification of the public service robot. Public service robot services in public places is increasing, which is expected to continue to increase. Proper anthropomorphism of robots has positive effect on user experience. On the other hand, when the level of likeness exceeds a certain point, it provokes strangeness and a sense of unease. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare standards for anthropomorphism required for public service robots. In order to find it, a survey and an in-depth interview were conducted. According to the analysis, people prefer verbal interaction with the robot, and the proper age for the voice is in their 20s and 30s. It is recommended that no biological signals appear on the robot and there is a need for personalized services. Through this research, it is expected that it will contribute to design of public service robots that enhance user experience.

본 연구는 사람들의 선호를 조사하여 공공서비스 로봇에 의인화가 어떻게 적용돼야 할지 알아보는 연구이다. 공공장소에서 서비스를 제공하는 공공서비스 로봇이 도입되고 있으며 이는 앞으로도 증가할 전망이다. 적절하게 의인화된 로봇은 사용자 경험을 증진하는 효과가 있지만 지나치게 인간과 흡사한 로봇은 불쾌감을 느끼게 한다. 이에 따라 공공서비스 로봇에 요구되는 의인화 적용 기준을 마련하는 것이 필요하다. 이를 위해 설문조사와 심층 인터뷰를 진행하였다. 분석 결과 사람들은 로봇에 언어적 상호작용을 선호하며 음성의 적절한 나이는 20~30대이다. 로봇에 생체 신호는 나타나지 않는 것이 바람직하며 개인에 맞춤화된 서비스에 대한 요구가 있다는 것을 알게 되었다. 본 연구를 통해 사용자 경험을 높이는 공공서비스 로봇 디자인에 기여할 것으로 기대한다.

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