Table 1 Strengths and weaknesses of semi-autonomous touch method, robot’s autonomous touch method, and user-operated touch method.“Good” indicates that the touch method is considered to satisfy property. “Bad” indicates that the touch method does not satisfy property.
Operated touch method | Semi-autonomous touch method | Autonomous touch method | |
|---|---|---|---|
Feel less discomfort when touched by the robot (non-uncomfortableness) | Good | Good | Bad |
Experience a greater sense of being touched by another person (otherness) | Bad | Good | Good |
Inclined to continue interacting with the robot for a longer period (non-boredomness) | Bad | Good | Good |
