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Would You Receive a Vaccine From a Robot? Speculative Perspectives on Robots Administering Vaccines

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This speculative exploration envisions a future scenario that poses the question, “Would You Receive a Vaccine from a Robot?”. We investigate the hypothetical acceptance of the robotic agent Pepper and a mechanical arm to apply the vaccine. Participants' perceptions were assessed through an online survey using fictitious scenarios, examining appearance, likability, perceived intelligence, safety, and waiting times. Findings indicate a willingness to accept vaccines from robotic agents, particularly social robots, highlighting key influencing factors. This study enriches discussions at the intersection of health technologies and human-robot interaction, offering insights for future research in the area of healthcare technologies.

Source: Revista Foco

DOI: 10.54751/revistafoco.v17n10-083

Authors: Raul Benites Paradeda, Heide Vanessa Souza Santos, Daniel Teodolino Torres

Institutions: University of Lisbon, Universidade do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte

Language: English

Topic: Social Robot Interaction and HRI

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4403519494

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