IDP: Small Talk

In the section below, we will elaborate on the basis of the interactions between the Robot and the end-user of the system, the PwD.

The robot initiates the interaction
Reasoning: To start off with several parts of UC01.0: Reminder, the robot needs to get the attention of the PwD. 
• The robot greets the user to start off their reoccurring(usually daily) interaction.
• The robot tries to initiate interaction with the PwD from the idle state for memory games.
• The robot reminds the PwD of something scheduled from it's idle state.

The same interaction types can be used in case the Robot aims to finish the interaction with the PwD.

PwD responds to the robot
Reasoning: To determine the next step in the conversations between the PwD and the robot, the PwD has to answer the robot’s questions.

The PwD can answer the robot’s questions and suggestions in the following ways:
• The PwD answers the robot’s questions verbally.
• The PwD taps the robot's tablet. This can for instance be done after the PwD has finished a certain task.
• The PwD can do nothing. In this case, the interaction will stop after a given amount of time.