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... ... @@ -1,15 +1,10 @@ 1 - Aftercomparingmultiple choicesof robots,wedecided toworkwiththePepperrobotfor implementingand evaluatingoursystem.1 +//<Describe the selection of the social robot you intend to use. The description includes the reasons for this selection and the characteristics of this specific robot.>// 2 2 3 -Pepper is a humanoid robot developed by SoftBank Robotics. It's chosen for its expressive embodiment and speech interaction capabilities. Pepper combines speech, gesture, and touchscreen communication, which allows it to provide verbal prompts, visual checklists, and empathic feedback during workplace interactions. Its integration with Choregraphe and Social Interaction Cloud also supports future connection to LLMs. Besides, the robot is compact and capable of moving autonomously, so it's easy to maneuver in different places. 4 4 5 - Pepper'smultimodal capabilitiesalso align withtheoperational demands ofworkplacetasksand thecognitivefactorsidentifiedin our situated cognitionframework.Speechprompts and visual checklistsguideemployeesthrough multi-stepprocedures,helpingmaintain attentionand workingmemory, while gesturesandstructured feedback reduce stress and cognitive load. This supports task accuracy and user confidence without overloadingthe employee, ensuringthesystemmeets both functional and cognitive support needs.4 +After comparing multiple choices of robots, we decided to work with the Pepper robot for implementing and evaluating our system. 6 6 7 - Alternative options werealsoconsidered. Nao,a smallerhumanoidrobotfrom thesamemanufacturer,offers similarsoftware compatibility andeasier maintenancebutlacksatouchscreen, whichmakes itlesssuitableforguidingadultusersin workplacesettings. Furhatisastationaryrobot head capableof naturalfacialanimation.It provides strongconversationalfocusandprivacycontrol,butnobodygestures.6 +Pepper is a humanoid robot developed by SoftBank Robotics. It's chosen for its expressive embodiment and speech interaction capabilities. Pepper combines speech, gesture, and touchscreen communication, which allows it to provide verbal prompts, visual checklists, and empathic feedback during workplace interactions. Its integration with Choregraphe and Social Interaction Cloud also supports future connection to LLMs. Besides, the robot is compact and capable of moving autonomously, so it's easy to maneuver in different places. 8 8 9 -Compared to non-embodied agents or desktop companions, Pepper offers enhanced social presence, which can improve engagement and clarity during guidance. This does come with considerable trade-offs, which include higher cost, maintenance requirements, and mobility constraints. However, in customer-facing spaces, safety and usability are considered: Pepper's autonomous movement is slow and monitored, and its gestures and prompts are designed to avoid startling or obstructing employees. 10 - 11 -Overall, Pepper provides a balance between expressive interaction and usability. It's a practical platform for evaluating how embodied guidance can assist employees with early cognitive decline in performing real-world workplace tasks. 12 - 13 13 [[Pepper (~[~[https:~~~~/~~~~/us.softbankrobotics.com/pepper~>~>https://us.softbankrobotics.com/pepper~]~]) >>image:SBR_Pepper-Hero_FullRobot.png||alt="Pepper" data-xwiki-image-style-text-wrap="true" height="462" width="200"]] 14 14 15 15