Social Robots in Space Exploration – Huili Chen

Social Robots in Space Exploration

In planning for future human space exploration, it is important to consider how to design for uplifting interpersonal communications and social dynamics among crew members. What if embodied social robots could help to improve the overall team interaction experience in space? On Earth, social robots have been shown effective in providing companionship, relieving stress and anxiety, fostering connection among people, enhancing team performance, and mediating conflicts in human groups. The project explores social human-robot interactions in long-duration space exploration missions.

Social Robots in Space Exploration

research; robots; space exploration

Overview

Check out the paper Toward Designing Social Human-Robot Interactions for Deep Space Exploration. The paper presented at the CHI ’21 Workshop SpaceCHI, May 8-13, 2021, Yokohama, Japan (Online Virtual Conference).

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