Claims

C01: Guidance Clarity: The Robot's guidance cues during walking are clear enough for a person to follow the intended route without confusion.

Testing: Set up a predetermined route and have participants follow the robot's guidance without prior knowledge of the path. Measure route adherence, number of deviations, and participant confidence in following the robot.

C02: Companionship Request Acceptance: The Robot's method of requesting companionship is perceived as non-intrusive and appropriate by at least 80% of participants.

Testing: Show participants videos of the robot requesting companionship in various scenarios. Get likert scale on intrusiveness, appropriateness, and likelihood of accepting the request.

C03:  Audio Cue Understanding for Activity Initiation: The audio cues by the Robot when initiating walking or seeking companionship can be correctly interpreted by listeners to identify the intended activity.

Testing: Show participants randomized audio cues from the robot and ask them to identify which activity the robot is requesting (walking, companionship, or other). Measure accuracy rate and confidence levels.