Caregiving role in humanrobot interaction: A study of the mediating effects of perceived benefit and social presence
We examine the effects of caregiving role (robot vs. human caregiver) in HRI. Being a recipient of caregiving acts leads users to form more positive perceptions. Perceived benefit and social presence mediate the effects of the caregiving role. Immersive tendency is a significant predictor of user perceptions of the robot. Need to belong is a significant predictor of user perceptions of the robot.
caregiving role perceived benefit social presence social robots computers are social actors (casa) social exchange theory