## 1 Introduction
### Related Works
The Unified Technology Acceptance and Use Theory (UTAUT) model [31] was used for investigating robot acceptance. We analyzed the relationship between performance expectancy (PE), effort expectancy (EE), social influence (SI), and behavioral intention (BI) to use robots. Even though there are extensions of UTAUT, these constructs are the main constructs for the original model. In addition to these constructs, we also investigated the relationship between perceived sociability (PS) and behavioral intention (BI) to use robots. As robots in office workplaces are likely to be social robots, we wanted to understand whether perceived sociability plays a role in robot acceptance or not. While previous robot acceptance studies [32; 33; 34] showed that perceived sociability is correlated with UTAUT constructs, there was no evidence of such a relationship with behavioral intention to use. This research is significant as it is one of the early studies investigating robot acceptance in office work environments and we believe it will guide similar future studies. To conduct the investigation, we collected data from two different countries: the United Kingdom and Turkey. We analyzed data from each country separately and analyzed the combined data. The analysis of the combined data suggests that the acceptance of robots is influenced by key factors, including perceived usefulness and sociability. Additionally, the cross-cultural analysis highlights that robots have the potential to be accepted in diverse countries, provided that cultural differences and context-specific preferences are adequately addressed. Therefore, this study is also important because it indicates that even in different cultures, robots may be adopted in office workplaces. Naturally, the investigation needs to be extended to other countries with different cultures to determine whether robot acceptance will be universal. Despite the growing body of literature on robot acceptance, there are evident gaps in understanding the dynamics of robot adoption in office settings. Previous studies have predominantly concentrated on industrial or service environments, leaving a void in research addressing the unique challenges and opportunities presented by office workplaces. Furthermore, the cross-cultural dimension of robot acceptance has been insufficiently explored, with limited comparative analyses across diverse cultural contexts. This study aims to fill these gaps by applying the UTAUT model to examine the acceptance of robots in office environments in the United Kingdom and Turkey. By integrating perceived sociability as an additional construct, this research provides novel insights into the role of social factors in shaping behavioral intentions. The findings from this study contribute to the existing body of knowledge by  
* Increasing our understanding of robot acceptance for human-robot co-working;
* Highlighting the role of perceived sociability in human-robot co-working;
* Offering cross-cultural perspectives on robot acceptance. By situating the research within the broader discourse on Industry 5.0 and technology acceptance, this study underscores its relevance and timeliness, providing actionable insights for both organizations and robotic technology developers. We envision that the integration of social robots into organizations will be widespread soon [3]. The future implications of robot integration are expected to lead to organizational change and have a transformative impact on job roles, workplace dynamics, and overall productivity within organizations across different industries [3,4].