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UC01.0: Preparation for a Visit

Version 21.1 by William OGrady on 2024/03/19 21:44

ObjectivePreparation/organisation of a visit
TDPVisit.png
Actors

PwD

Robot (NAO)

Pre-condition

A visitor is coming by the PwD's residence.

The robot is fully charged and set up for the PwD.

Post-conditionThe PwD is mentally prepared for the social visit
Action sequence
  1. NAO turns on automatically and verbally greets the PwD combined with a hand gesture.
    OR
    PwD turns on NAO through a verbal cue such as "hello NAO"
  2. NAO asks PwD if they are aware of the upcoming visit and if the PwD would like to know some more about the visitors.
  3. If no, NAO assures the PwD that changing their minds is allowed any time and then turns itself off.
  4. If yes, NAO tells the PwD exactly who is visiting by name and relation (eg. "you son, Bob, is visiting") and asks the PwD what they would like to hear about the visitor.
  5. PwD verbalizes intent to know more about an aspect of any of the visitors
  6. NAO answers the PwD's questions as well as it can given its knowledgebase
  7. NAO asks if PwD feels ready for the visit.
  8. If yes, NAO wishes them a nice visit and turns off.
  9. If no, they repeat step 5-7.
UC StepFunctionsEffectsIDP
1a/1bNAO initiates conversation by reminding PwD of visit X amount of time before visit. / Alternatively, PwD informs NAO of visit, and the conversation starts there. 

Remind PwD of start/end time visit. (CL1)

Remind PwD of which visitor will come by. (CL1)

user recognition, conversational models
2a

NAO discusses important aspects of the visitor with the PwD. This can be in question/answer form or in conversation form.

Remind PwD of important relational details of visitors. (CL2)

Make PwD feel prepared for a visit. (CL2)

conversational models, incorportation of feedback