In partially automated production processes where robots move around alongside humans, robots may be programmed to “look” in the direction they intend to move before moving. This may be by rotating their chassis or via LEDs/screens. This allows the humans to anticipate the robot’s movements rather than be surprised by it.
This is from a TV documentary I saw years ago, so you won’t get a source for me. Trust me, bro… or don’t.
I’ve heard the same thing with robots giving people space. I heard about some study or another where humans working alongside robots (e.g. robotic arms in a factory) felt a lot more comfortable when robots exaggerated how much distance they put between themselves and the person to signal that they “know” the person is there and won’t run into them.
In partially automated production processes where robots move around alongside humans, robots may be programmed to “look” in the direction they intend to move before moving. This may be by rotating their chassis or via LEDs/screens. This allows the humans to anticipate the robot’s movements rather than be surprised by it.
This is from a TV documentary I saw years ago, so you won’t get a source for me. Trust me, bro… or don’t.
I’ve heard the same thing with robots giving people space. I heard about some study or another where humans working alongside robots (e.g. robotic arms in a factory) felt a lot more comfortable when robots exaggerated how much distance they put between themselves and the person to signal that they “know” the person is there and won’t run into them.