Robot Explanation Identity

TL;DR

This paper introduces the concept of Explanation Identity for social robots, emphasizing the importance of adaptable, empathetic explanations to enhance human-robot interaction and societal acceptance.

Contribution

It defines Explanation Identity as a multidisciplinary concept and provides a theoretical framework for integrating explanation capabilities into social robots.

Findings

Highlights the need for context-aware explanations in robots

Proposes a theoretical framework for Explanation Identity

Emphasizes importance of empathy and ethics in robot explanations

Abstract

To bring robots into human everyday life, their capacity for social interaction must increase. One way for robots to acquire social skills is by assigning them the concept of identity. This research focuses on the concept of \textit{Explanation Identity} within the broader context of robots' roles in society, particularly their ability to interact socially and explain decisions. Explanation Identity refers to the combination of characteristics and approaches robots use to justify their actions to humans. Drawing from different technical and social disciplines, we introduce Explanation Identity as a multidisciplinary concept and discuss its importance in Human-Robot Interaction. Our theoretical framework highlights the necessity for robots to adapt their explanations to the user's context, demonstrating empathy and ethical integrity. This research emphasizes the dynamic nature of robot identity and guides the integration of explanation capabilities in social robots, aiming to improve user engagement and acceptance.