Human–robot interaction (HRI) is the study of interactions between humans and robots. Human–robot interaction is a multidisciplinary field with contributions from human–computer interaction, artificial intelligence, robotics, natural language processing, design, psychology and philosophy. A subfield known as physical human–robot interaction (pHRI) has tended to focus on device design to enable people to safely interact with robotic systems.
Kismet can produce a range of facial expressions.
This Nao Robot is often used for HRI research as well as other HRI applications.
This is an example of industrial collaborative robot, Sawyer, on the factory floor working alongside humans.
Researchers from the University at Texas demonstrated a rehabilitation robot in helping hand movements.
Human–computer interaction
Human–computer interaction (HCI) is research in the design and the use of computer technology, which focuses on the interfaces between people (users) and computers. HCI researchers observe the ways humans interact with computers and design technologies that allow humans to interact with computers in novel ways. A device that allows interaction between human being and a computer is known as a "Human-computer Interface (HCI)".
A computer monitor provides a visual interface between the machine and the user.
