Research on a Water-Drawing Robot Using Appropriate Technology: Focusing on Interaction Methods and User Experience

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Robots play a crucial role in various industries, and while humanoid robots often come to mind when considering robots that assist humans, their implementation is technically challenging and has limitations to replace human roles. Therefore, research is needed to enhance human experiences through appropriate technology. This study explores and verifies whether the application of appropriate technology, in this case water drawing, can provide positive value to users. It also proposes a modality to improve communication between robots and humans through non-verbal interaction. The study was conducted through a survey showing scenario videos of adult, child, and elderly to the subjects, and having them evaluate how the interaction methods of the water-drawing robot affect likability, satisfaction, and perceived value in various situations. The results showed that the water-drawing robot positively influenced likability, satisfaction, and perceived value, with a high correlation among the three variables. Therefore, the interaction of the water-drawing robot positively affects user experience, and using appropriate technology like water drawing can provide positive experience, suggesting that the adaptation of appropriate technology can enhance valuable experiences and positively impact humans. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2025.

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