Computer Science > Human-Computer Interaction
[Submitted on 26 Feb 2026 (v1), last revised 2 Mar 2026 (this version, v2)]
Title:Walking with Robots: Video Analysis of Human-Robot Interactions in Transit Spaces
View PDF HTML (experimental)Abstract:The proliferation of robots in public spaces necessitates a deeper understanding of how these robots can interact with those they share the space with. In this paper, we present findings from video analysis of publicly deployed cleaning robots in a transit space, a major commercial airport, using their navigational ‘troubles’ as a tool to document what robots currently lack in interactional competence. We demonstrate that these robots, while technically proficient, can disrupt the social order of a space due to their inability to understand core aspects of human movement: mutual adjustment to others, the significance of understanding social groups, and the purpose of different locations. In discussion we argue for exploring a new design space of movement: socially-aware movement. By developing “strong concepts” that treat movement as an interactional and collaborative accomplishment, we can create systems that better integrate into the everyday rhythms of public life.
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From: Barry Brown [view email]**[v1]**Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:05:49 UTC (13,117 KB)
**[v2]**Mon, 2 Mar 2026 15:54:06 UTC (13,161 KB)
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