CulturalHRI

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This is a final project (First Class) that I completed to fulfil the graduation requirements
of the BSc Computer Science programme at the University of Birmingham.

Project Title:
'Developing a framework to examine the importance of cultures in Human-Robot Interactions'
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This research carries broader implications that transcend individual robotic interactions, with several dimensions of significance:

• Cultural Sensitivity in Robotic Design: Increase awareness and understanding of the critical role that cultural nuances play in shaping HRI. Inspire the inclusion of cultural considerations in the early stages of robotic design to enhance acceptability and practical utility of robots in diverse environments.
• Unification of Cultural HRI Research: Establish a unified research methodology that offers consistent interfaces and response mechanisms for culturally informed HRI studies. Foster a collaborative research ecosystem that enables code reusability, facilitates experiment replication, and encourages knowledge sharing across various HRI projects.
• Empirical Research Contribution: Bridge the current gap between the wealth of theoretical discourse and the lack of empirical evidence concerning cultural influences in HRI. Provide a substantial empirical dataset that supports theoretical claims and encourages continued scholarly investigation.
• Social and Professional Integration: Enhance the quality of human-robot interactions in professional settings, thereby improving the social integration of robotic agents in the modern workforce. Contribute to the development of culturally inclusive technologies that can accommodate the cultural diversity within global office environments.

In doing so, this study aspires to catalyse a paradigm shift in HRI research, where culture is no longer a peripheral consideration, but a pivotal element in crafting more empathetic, responsive, and effective robotic systems for the future.

For more information, please visit the project respository, or read the project report.